The Giants are turning Thursday night at MetLife Stadium into a full-scale “White Out” as they prepare to face the Washington Commanders.
New York, sitting in first place at 5-2-1, is trying to build a playoff-style setting for a divisional matchup on Thursday Night Football. The plan is simple: the team will be in all white, and the crowd is being asked to match it.
From the team’s press release, the Giants “are set to wear their “Vintage White” uniforms and fans are strongly encouraged to wear white to the game to “White Out” MetLife Stadium. All attendees will receive a rally towel along with wearable light bands, which will be used for coordinated stadium-wide displays throughout the game. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and be in their seats by 7:45 p.m. for special player introductions, fireworks and a laser show,“
The club is also rolling out a “White Out” Shop for fans looking to dress the part before kickoff. The team said the shop will feature a limited edition “White Out” collection from Starter, along with other apparel including the “Vintage White” jerseys.
Early access is set for Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. outside MetLife Stadium between the MetLife and Verizon Gates. Parking in Lot F will be free for the Wednesday shop, and no parking pass is required.
The white look isn’t new for the Giants this season. They wore the vintage jerseys in their Week 9 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and they’re hoping to stay unbeaten in them for the year. This will be the only home game where the vintage uniforms are worn this season, and the throwback setup is meant to celebrate the 1980’s, when the franchise won its first Super Bowl.
“The Vintage White jerseys and pants resurfaced in 2016 as part of the NFL’s Color Rush concept, which commemorated 50 years of games being broadcast in color. The white jersey features blue numbers with a red outline, just like the Giants wore on the road for two decades.”
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