NFL special football to honor U.S. 250th birthday

NFL to honor America's 250th birthday with special tributes once calendar flips to 2026

The NFL will honor America's 250th birthday with special footballs and field decorations during the final week of the regular season and through the playoffs.

NFL Teams Up With White House For Salute To America 250th Anniversary

The NFL, in coordination with the White House's Salute to America 250 Task Force, is beginning the national celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independance a bit early and carrying through the 2026 season.The league announced Wednesday that in 2026 it will participate in the nationwide recognition of the 250th anniversary of the July 4, 1776 resolution announcing the United States as a free and independent nation.But, the NFL appar…

NFL Highlights America's 250th on Thanksgiving

The NFL will mark America’s 250th anniversary beginning in Week 18 of the 2026 season with on-field tributes, special broadcasts, and commemorative fan events.

NFL to use commemorative ball in 2026 to mark nation's 250th birthday

The NFL will mark the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 with embossing on the footballs and special field markings.

NFL special football to honor U.S. 250th birthday

The NFL will commemorate the United States' 250th birthday with specially embossed footballs and field markings.

NFL celebrates 250th anniversary of United States of America

In 2026, the NFL will participate in the nationwide recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.