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ESPN's Pat McAfee to host Field Pass at Super Bowl LXI

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:00 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

ESPN's Pat McAfee to host Field Pass at Super Bowl LXI

Summary

Pat McAfee's Field Pass will transition from college football to the Super Bowl, as announced on The Pat McAfee Show. ESPN plans to air the altcast for Super Bowl LXI in February, with select broadcasts of Monday Night Football beginning on October 19 for the Commanders-49ers game. McAfee noted the growing success of Field Pass in the college playoff format, which attracted significant viewership. Dan Orlovsky will join McAfee for NFL broadcasts, while AJ Hawk remains focused on college coverage. Additional Monday Night Football games featuring Field Pass are planned, enhancing ESPN's range of viewing options for the season.

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By the Numbers

•Field Pass to debut for Super Bowl LXI in February 2027
•McAfee's NFL coverage begins on October 19
•Dan Orlovsky will join for NFL broadcasts
•AJ Hawk stays with college game coverage
•Field Pass has gained popularity with college football fans

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7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee’s ‘Field Pass’ coming to Super Bowl LXI and select ‘Monday Night Football’ games

What they're saying

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Pat McAfee’s Field Pass is officially making the jump from the College Football Playoff to the Super Bowl. McAfee announced Friday on The Pat McAfee Show that ESPN will air a Field Pass altcast for Super Bowl LXI in February. Before then, the show will also broadcast select Monday Night Football games, beginning with Commanders-49ers…
— Yahoo Sports

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