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ESPN and Disney announce Star Wars-themed Super Bowl alt broadcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:32 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

ESPN and Disney announce Star Wars-themed Super Bowl alt broadcast

Summary

ESPN has unveiled the 'Star Wars Funday Football' alternate broadcast for Super Bowl 61, scheduled for February 14, 2026. The broadcast will feature animated avatars of players and various Star Wars characters during key moments of the game. A teaser has been released, showing C-3PO and R2-D2 preparing for the event. In addition, collaborations between ESPN and Disney will begin during the October 26 Monday Night Football game, including Darth Vader interviewing a player on SportsCenter+. They will also air Star Wars-themed highlights from the same game starting October 20.

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By the Numbers

•Star Wars Funday Football to air during Super Bowl 61 on February 14, 2026.
•Teaser features C-3PO and R2-D2 discussing the upcoming game.
•Animated avatars and character appearances planned for the broadcast.
•Darth Vader to interview a player on SportsCenter+ on October 26.
•Star Wars-themed highlights to debut on SportsCenter starting October 20.

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11:32 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN, Disney tease bonkers Star Wars-themed Super Bowl alt broadcast

What they're saying

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Ahead of the first ESPN Super Bowl broadcast in 2027 , another alternate broadcast, which will be inspired by Disney’s Star Wars , has been announced. ESPN has announced the “Star Wars Funday Football” alternate broadcast for Super Bowl 61, which airs on Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) next year. A teaser was released featuring C-3PO and R2-D2 walking […] The post ESPN, Disney tease bonkers Star Wars-themed Super Bowl alt broadcast appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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