Workers at the Wilson Sporting Goods factory in Ada, Ohio, spring into action once the Super Bowl matchup is announced. Each participating team, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs, receives a total of 108 specially prepared footballs, with an emphasis on readiness for practice and gameplay. Crafted by hand through a detailed 20-step process, these balls are designed with precision, featuring tracking chips and unique designs, and must be prepped quickly to allow players to break them in ahead of the Super Bowl.
"Certain parts of the process require a handmade feel. It's like making a beautiful, sculpted pair of shoes." - Kevin Murphy, General Manager, Wilson Team Sports.
"The first batch of footballs must be sent to the Super Bowl teams within about 18 hours to ensure they have enough time to break them in for practices and the game."
"The two teams will each get a shipment of 108 footballs, along with a dozen more for the kickers, all stamped with the Super Bowl logo and team names."
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