The Philadelphia Eagles are preparing to take the field in São Paulo, Brazil, against the Green Bay Packers, and they’re doing so with a fresh uniform twist. In a gesture honoring their Brazilian hosts, the Eagles will debut an all-new uniform combination for this international game, a departure from their usual on-field attire.
For this highly anticipated NFL game in Brazil, the Eagles will sport a striking black and white uniform combination. This marks the first time the team has ever worn this specific color scheme, featuring black helmets, white jerseys, and black pants. This unique choice for the Eagles Brazil Uniforms is a deliberate and respectful nod to SC Corinthians, the renowned Brazilian soccer club. Arena Corinthians, the home stadium of SC Corinthians, will be the venue for the Eagles-Packers game.
Jon Ferrari, the Eagles’ assistant general manager, highlighted the intention behind this uniform selection. “We thought the uniform combination that we’ve never worn before was a unique nod to them,” Ferrari stated. He further explained that this decision also served as a way to move away from the team’s traditional green jerseys for this particular game.
The choice to avoid green is significant because green is prominently associated with Palmeiras, the major rival of Corinthians. While Ferrari clarified that there was no explicit prohibition against wearing green, discussions with Corinthians led the Eagles to opt for the black and white combination. This thoughtful consideration ensures a welcoming atmosphere and demonstrates cultural sensitivity in their Brazilian debut.
Interestingly, while the Eagles are switching things up, the Green Bay Packers will be wearing their traditional green jerseys. Ferrari reassured fans that wearing green to the game is perfectly acceptable and safe, dispelling any online speculation to the contrary. He pointed out that both the Brazilian national team and other clubs have worn green at Arena Corinthians without issue.
Despite being played at a neutral site, the Eagles are technically designated as the home team for this international matchup. Their decision to adopt the black and white colors of their hosts could potentially resonate with the local Brazilian fans, perhaps even swaying crowd support in their favor as they face the Packers in this historic game.
