Even though Super Bowl 56 is at SoFi stadium in L.A., the Rams aren’t the 2022 home team — the Cincinnati Bengals are. And this obscure NFL rule is why.
distinction will instead go to the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals, who will have to travel over 2,000 miles to get to SoFi Stadium.
How does the NFL determine the home team for the Super Bowl? Well, “home” and “away” teams for the Super Bowl alternate between conferences each year, and this year the home designation goes to the AFC. Up until last season, the difference between being the “home” or “away” team was mostly ceremonial. However, the 2020made history by becoming the first team to ever play a Super Bowl at their home stadium. The Bucs were the actual “home” team for Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium, as well, since it was a year in which the NFC representative got the designation.
So, what do the Bengals gain from being the “home” team in the Rams’ stadium? They get to choose the uniforms they will wear. As far as benefits of being the “away” team, the Rams get to call the coin toss at the beginning of the game, along with overtime if necessary.Here’s the latest news on the Rams vs. Bengals Super Bowl 2022 showdown. Get our coverage on how to watch, commercials, the halftime show, injuries and more.
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