Disney Broadens Super Bowl LXI Plans With Pat McAfee, Next-Gen Stats

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What happened

Pat McAfee has been turning up in more places on ESPN.

Add Super Bowl Sunday to the list.

McAfee will lead a growing number of so-called “alterna-casts” built around Disney’s 2027 Super Bowl plans.

Key facts

  • McAfee will lead a growing number of so-called “alterna-casts” built around Disney’s 2027 Super Bowl plans.
  • Reported by Variety and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 13:23:45 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

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