The NFL, ESPN and Lucasfilm are set to present an animated alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI in 2027 set in the “Star Wars” galaxy. Multiple outlets report that the broadcast will be part of Disney’s programming lineup for the game, with franchise characters appearing through a real-time animated “alternate” viewing format.

Reports describe the event as another installment in Disney’s broader slate of alternate Super Bowl telecasts, branded alongside other “Funday Football”-style presentations. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety note that the “Star Wars”-themed offering will run alongside other alternate broadcasts tied to Disney channels and digital platforms. Variety adds that Disney Channel/Disney XD and Disney+ will be involved, with well-known “Star Wars” characters such as C-3PO featured as guiding voices for viewers. ESPN’s standard coverage is expected to remain the primary feed while the animated version offers a separate, franchise-driven experience.

While outlets vary in how they describe branding and platforms, all describe a coordinated Disney–ESPN–Lucasfilm effort to expand the Super Bowl LXI viewing experience through an animated “Star Wars” alternate telecast.