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Star Wars Super Bowl Alternate Telecast
Disney, ESPN and NFL team up for Star Wars animated Super Bowl LXI telecast in 2027.
In brief
Disney, ESPN and NFL team up for Star Wars animated Super Bowl LXI telecast in 2027. Disney, ESPN and NFL will broadcast Super Bowl LXI as an animated Star Wars-themed telecast on Feb 14, 2027. Originally reported by TheWrap.
Star Wars Telecast Announcement
ESPN, Lucasfilm, Disney and the NFL will present an animated alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI set in the Star Wars galaxy.
“The Star Wars animated telecast will recreate every play of Super Bowl LXI in real time, transforming players on the field into animated avatars, while Star Wars characters join the action subbing in during key moments and various Easter eggs appearing throughout the game”
Star Wars Funday Football Details
The telecast, dubbed 'Star Wars Funday Football', will stream live on Disney+ and the ESPN App, as well as air on Disney Channel and Disney XD on Feb 14, 2027.
Star Wars Telecast Impact
The telecast will give fans of all ages a new way to experience ESPN’s Super Bowl production.
The essence
Disney, ESPN and NFL will broadcast Super Bowl LXI as an animated Star Wars-themed telecast on Feb 14, 2027.
