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Super Bowl Goes Interstellar: Star Wars Takes Over SoFi Stadium!
20 Oct
Summary
- 2027 Super Bowl will feature an animated Star Wars universe presentation.
- Lucasfilm, ESPN, and Disney are collaborating on this unique alternate telecast.
- C-3PO voice actor Anthony Daniels will contribute to the animated Star Wars broadcast.
The 2027 Super Bowl, scheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, will offer a truly unique viewing experience. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Lucasfilm, ESPN, and Disney are set to present an animated, real-time alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI. This special broadcast will be immersed in the iconic Star Wars universe.
The "Funday Football" alternate presentation will be accessible via streaming on Disney+ and the ESPN app, as well as airing on Disney Channel and Disney XD. This innovative approach will run concurrently with the main broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and Disney+. Previous "Funday Football" broadcasts have featured beloved characters from franchises like Toy Story and The Simpsons, but this marks the first time such an animated experience will accompany the NFL's championship game.
The Star Wars-themed telecast will incorporate animated avatars of the real-life players and feature Star Wars characters during key moments. Renowned actor Anthony Daniels is confirmed to voice C-3PO and other characters. Sony's Beyond Sports technology will power the data visualization for this animated presentation. Additional alternate broadcasts will be available on ESPN2, ESPNU, and NFL Network.
