LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 12: A general view of The Vince Lombardi Trophy and The Pete Rozelle Trophy during the Super Bowl Winning Team Head Coach and MVP Press Conference at the Mandalay Bay North Convention Center on February 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
It’s always a fun exercise to look into the future and predict what might happen, especially when it comes to sports. So, here are our predictions for the next 10 Super Bowl matchups and which team will win it:
2026: Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills passes the ball for a Touchdown to Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs #14in the game between the Buffalo Bills vs the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
These are two teams and fan bases that are dying for even a chance at playing for the Super Bowl. In this matchup, though, it’s Josh Allen and the Bills who will come out victorious.
2027: Washington Commanders vs. Cincinnati Bengals
CINCINNATI, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paul Brown Stadium on September 30, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
This matchup will feature two high-powered offenses that simply outscored everyone to get to the big game. Joe Burrow will get his first Super Bowl ring!
2028: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Los Angeles Chargers
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 12: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates after defeating the Washington Football Team 20-16 at FedExField on September 12, 2021 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Although it’s Jalen Hurts who has the Super Bowl experience over Justin Herbert, Herbert plays the game of his life, putting up 38 points in the Chargers 38-30 win over Philly.
2029: Chicago Bears vs. Baltimore Ravens
LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS – APRIL 26: Caleb Williams #18 of the Chicago Bears speaks answers a question from the media during his introductory press conference at Halas Hall on April 26, 2024 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Caleb Williams was drafted first overall in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson will finally reach a Super Bowl, but he will run into a Chicago Bears team led by Caleb Williams, that is far too dangerous on both sides of the ball. Bears win 27-17.
2030: Washington Commanders vs. Kansas City Chiefs
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Mahomes gets back to the Super Bowl, only to lose to Jayden Daniels, who finally gets his first Super Bowl ring after losing to the Bengals in 2027.
2031: Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos
CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 25: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a touchdown pass during the first quarter of an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions at Bank of America Stadium on August 25, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
This is a matchup from many years ago where Peyton Manning and the Broncos completely beat up on Cam Newton and the Panthers. This time around, though, it’s Bryce Young and the Panthers who will beat up on the Broncos.
2032: San Francisco 49ers vs. New England Patriots
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 17: A detail view of a San Francisco 49ers logo is seen on a helmet in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images)
This will be a battle of two historic franchises that haven’t won a championship in many years. The 49ers will come out on top, winning their first championship since the 1990’s.
2033: New York Giants vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Two more historic franchises who haven’t been to a Super Bowl in years. The Steelers and Giants will battle it out, go to overtime and it’s the Steelers who will emerge victorious.
2034: Carolina Panthers vs. Las Vegas Raiders
HENDERSON, NEVADA – JUNE 10: A team logo is shown above the entrance at the 336,000-square-foot Las Vegas Raiders Headquarters/Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center under construction on June 10, 2020 in Henderson, Nevada. The site will serve as the team’s practice facility and will include three outdoor football fields, a 150,000-square-foot field house with one-and-a-half indoor football fields, a three-story office area, and a 50,000-square-foot performance center. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
The Panthers will return to the Super Bowl for the second time in four seasons; however, this time, they will lose to a Raiders team that, after years of terrible football, are finally good again, thanks to Tom Brady.
2035: Arizona Cardinals vs. New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 9: A close up of a New York Jets logo prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
This is a matchup between two teams who seemingly haven’t had anything go right for them… ever. Certainly not in the past 30 years or more. Something has got to give for one of them, and in this case, it will be the Cardinals edging out a victory against the Jets 31-28.
