The Buccaneers are bringing back a look that fans clearly weren’t ready to let go of.
Tampa Bay announced Tuesday that its white 1976 creamsicle throwback uniforms will return in 2026, after the franchise brought them back last season to mark its 50th anniversary. The set is a nod to the Buccaneers’ inaugural season, with white jerseys and pants, orange numbers and the familiar creamsicle helmet.
What was supposed to be a one-year celebration turned into something bigger. The response from fans and players was so strong that Tampa Bay decided to make the throwbacks a return fixture, and the team will wear them again in Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 6.
The reveal came through a 70s-style commercial featuring Baker Mayfield, who helped announce the uniforms’ comeback. The Buccaneers also posted the news on social media with the line: “The '76 Jersey!
Back by popular demand this fall! pic.twitter.com/t4VcVkNuuv”
Last season, the white creamsicle look was worn twice, and Tampa Bay won both games. The Buccaneers beat the eventual Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on the road, 38-35, and later topped the New York Jets, 29-27.
The uniforms quickly caught on around the league after their debut, and Tampa Bay’s game against Seattle - with both teams in throwbacks - was widely viewed as one of the best uniform matchups in recent NFL history. That kind of reaction made it hard for the Buccaneers to treat the jerseys as a one-off.
Now the question is whether the look can keep the same magic in 2026, with the Chargers looming in a late-season matchup that could carry serious playoff implications for Tampa Bay.
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