Tulane Celebrates Mardi Gras With New Special Edition Nike Vapor Elite Football
Mardi Gras is coming to Yulman Stadium.
Ahead of Tulane’s 2026 home opener against South Alabama on Saturday, September 12, the Green Wave are celebrating New Orleans’ iconic Mardi Gras culture with an all-new 2026 Special Edition Tulane Green Wave Nike Vapor Elite Mardi Gras Football to go along with their special city edition uniform.
Built by Big Game USA to the specifications of the Tulane Green Wave football team, the special edition football brings together Tulane’s signature colors with one of the most recognizable traditions in New Orleans.
The football features a green Mardi Gras-inspired Nike Swoosh outlined in purple and gold, along with a commemorative “ROLL WAVE” inscription and the iconic Jester Angry Wave graphic.
The result is a football that feels distinctly Tulane, and distinctly New Orleans.
The special edition ball is designed to celebrate the Green Wave’s Uptown Kickoff and the team’s September 12 home opener, giving fans an opportunity to own a piece of commemorative Tulane football memorabilia.
the football is available for fans looking to add a unique piece of Green Wave gear to their collection.
While Tulane’s traditional green and blue identity remains at the heart of the design, the Mardi Gras edition introduces purple and gold accents that immediately connect the football to New Orleans culture.
The centerpiece is the green Nike Swoosh, outlined in the Mardi Gras colors, while the “ROLL WAVE” marking and Jester Angry Wave graphic give the football an unmistakably celebratory feel.
It’s the type of specialty piece that goes beyond a traditional team football, combining Tulane football with one of the defining cultural traditions of its hometown.
For Tulane fans, the new Mardi Gras football is a unique way to celebrate the Green Wave, New Orleans and the start of the 2026 season.
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