The New York Giants will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise's iconic 1986 championship team, one of the most historic seasons in franchise history, during Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.
This Sunday, the team will hold a dedicated 1986 Championship Celebration Game at MetLife Stadium. Fans will have the opportunity to welcome Legends during a pregame walk-in in the plaza, followed by an on-field halftime ceremony honoring members of the 1986 team.
The first 25,000 fans through the gates will receive a Mark Bavaro bobblehead, courtesy of Quest®. Fans will also have the chance to win a VIP ticket bundle and autographed memorabilia by visiting Giants social media accounts.
The Giants will also wear their classic 80s era blue uniform and rebrand the stadium to include their classic helmet design at midfield and vintage end zones with "GIANTS" block lettering.
"This anniversary is about honoring a team that defined Giants football and delivered one of the most dominant championship runs in NFL history," said John Mara, President and CEO, New York Giants. "We look forward to celebrating these Legends while giving our fans unique opportunities to relive and connect with that unforgettable season."
In collaboration with Starter, the team will launch a retail collection, the '86 Championship Capsule, celebrating the 1986 championship season, featuring authentic storytelling, nostalgic design elements, and premium production. The collection will include original Super Bowl locker room gear, iconic satin jackets, and other sideline pieces worn by players and staff during that season. The full collection will be dropping later this season with select pieces now available at the Giants online shop.
"I have a personal connection to both this anniversary and capsule collection. That championship team was built on toughness, grit, and determination," said Giants Ring of Honor member and Chairman of GIII Sports/Starter, Carl Banks. "This capsule brings back that championship feeling and celebrates the players, coaches and fans who made it happen."
The Giants will also air an original content series spotlighting legendary players, defining moments, and the lasting impact of the 1986 Championship season. Currently streaming on the Giants' YouTube channel is an exclusive Phil Simms film breakdown with Jaxson Dart, in which the duo analyzes some of Simms' most memorable plays from the 1986 season.
Additional initiatives will include a championship caravan trophy tour throughout the Tri-State area and surprise-and-delight moments for fans.
Visit Giants.com/1986 for more information.
View photos of the Giants wearing their Legacy uniforms, presented by Quest.
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