From Variety · Brian Steinberg · · 50s
Disney Super Bowl LXI Plans Expand
Disney adds Pat McAfee and stats-focused Super Bowl coverage to 2027 broadcast strategy.
In brief
Disney adds Pat McAfee and stats-focused Super Bowl coverage to 2027 broadcast strategy. Disney will broadcast Super Bowl LXI through multiple channels including Pat McAfee's 'Field Pass' and a stats-focused 'Playbook' telecast. Originally reported by Variety.
Disney Broadens Super Bowl LXI Plans
Disney will lead multiple Super Bowl LXI broadcasts including Pat McAfee's 'Field Pass' on ESPNU and a stats-focused 'Playbook' on NFL Network.
“Pat McAfee has been turning up in more places on ESPN. Add Super Bowl Sunday to the list.”
Super Bowl LXI Broadcast Options
Disney's 'Field Pass' will air alongside ABC and ESPN broadcasts while 'Playbook' features Field Yates, Chase Daniel, Louis Riddick and Seth Walder.
“McAfee will lead a growing number of so-called 'alterna-casts' built around Disney's 2027 Super Bowl plans”
2027 Super Bowl Coverage Strategy
Disney's 2027 Super Bowl plans include ESPN and ABC broadcasts with Pat McAfee anchoring 'Field Pass' and a stats-focused 'Playbook' on NFL Network.
“Additionally, the company will offer a statistics-focused Super Bowl telecast, 'Playbook', which will be led by Field Yates, Chase Daniel, Louis Riddick and Seth Walder”
The bottom line
Disney will broadcast Super Bowl LXI through multiple channels including Pat McAfee's 'Field Pass' and a stats-focused 'Playbook' telecast.
