Break from the Grind February 1, 2016
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: How many footballs are used in the Super Bowl?
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How many footballs is each team required to provide for the Super Bowl?
During the Super Bowl, 108 game balls and 12 kicker balls are used.
Wilson ships 108 balls to each team within 24 hours of championship games; 54 for practice and 54 for the game.
Teams present their 54 game balls to the officials on game day for inspection, then a DNA ink is added to the laces to indicate they are the authentic on-field game balls.