ESPN Heads to Super Bowl LIX, Brings Studio Lineup to New Orleans and Continues Traditional Pre- and Post- Game Shows from Sideline of America’s Biggest Game; ESPN’s Many Platforms Provide Comprehensive Coverage of Chiefs and Eagles

Derek Volner

ESPN is headed to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, with many of the network’s shows originating from the Crescent City leading up to, and on, Super Bowl Sunday. ESPN hosts, analysts, insiders, reporters, writers and more, will blanket NOLA for coverage populating ESPN’s many platforms 24-hours-a-day leading up to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles contest. ESPN’s onsite presence at America’s biggest game is one of the company’s longest standing traditions.

ESPN’s New Orleans-based coverage begins with the arrival of the AFC Champion Chiefs and the NFC Champion Eagles and will accelerate Thursday, Feb. 6, as Get Up, First Take, NFL Live and SportsCenter each originate from Fulton Street Square, in downtown New Orleans, for two straight days. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, The Pat McAfee Show begins its three-day Super Bowl residency, originating from the Super Bowl Media Center. Additional shows, including NFL Matchup and ESPN BET Live, will originate or have a presence in New Orleans.

ESPN’s traditional Super Bowl Sunday programming will surround Super Bowl LIX as Postseason NFL Countdown (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET) and NFL Primetime (approx. 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.) will be inside the Caesars Superdome before and following the game.

Chris Berman, host of NFL Primetime, will be onsite for his 43rd Super Bowl, while Super Bowl Champion Jason Kelce, analyst on Postseason NFL Countdown, works his first.

Monday, as the teams touch down in New Orleans, ESPN will begin a week of reports from both team’s hotels and practice facilities with NFL reporters Jeff Darlington (Chiefs) and Sal Paolantonio (Eagles) each embedded with the Super Bowl participants.

ESPN Digital, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, ESPN Audio and Andscape are among ESPN’s platforms which will super serve fans with analysis, news, interviews and predictions at all hours of Super Bowl Week. More on those and other platform’s plans can be found below.

ESPN will distribute Super Bowl LIX via ESPN platforms to more than 140 million homes and 129+ countries/territories globally. Among those areas: Latin America, Brazil, the Caribbean, Australia/New Zealand, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Netherlands and via affiliated partners TSN/RDS in Canada and D+HOTSTAR in India.

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Super Bowl Sunday on ESPN

Mike Greenberg Hosts His First Super Bowl Sunday Show; Joined by Bruschi, Kelce, Ryan, Smith, Schefter, Dolan and More
ESPN’s Postseason NFL Countdown extends to four hours for its season finale, airing during its traditional Super Bowl Sunday late morning/early afternoon window. In addition to Jason Kelce’s Super Bowl analyst debut, broadcasting Hall of Famer Mike Greenberg will conclude his first season as host of Countdown with the Super Bowl edition.

Analysts Tedy Bruschi (3x Super Bowl Champion), Rex Ryan (Super Bowl Champion) and Alex Smith (3x Pro Bowler with Chiefs and former NFL Draft first overall pick) will round out the main set. Kelce, who also joined the Postseason NFL Countdown on Championship Sunday, will be a fixture throughout the four hours. Postseason Countdown analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss has been on a medical leave since December.

Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter will be stationed inside the Superdome while Darlington (Chiefs) and Paolantonio (Eagles) will remain with the Super Bowl teams. Sports betting analyst Erin Dolan will also join the show in the stadium.

Further details on the specific elements and features of the show will be announced during Super Bowl Week.

NFL Primetime Follows Super Bowl LIX on ESPN and ESPN+
With the confetti falling and a champion crowned, Berman, Booger McFarland and Smith will be on NFL Primetime (approximately 10:30 p.m. on ESPN and ESPN+) live from the Superdome field recapping the game and welcoming players and coaches from the winning team on-set.

Morning SportsCenter & SportsCenter with SVP Bookend Day on ESPN
ESPN’s Super Bowl Sunday begins at 7 a.m. with a three-hour Bristol-based edition of SportsCenter, with reports from New Orleans leading into Postseason NFL Countdown. Postgame, SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt (approximately 11:30 p.m., ESPN) will provide further extensive coverage following NFL Primetime. Louis Riddick and Super Bowl Champion Ryan Clark will join from inside the Superdome while Tim Hasselbeck will be in studio with Van Pelt in Washington D.C.

NFL Matchup Available Throughout Super Bowl Weekend
The final NFL Matchup of the season, previewing Super Bowl LIX, will be available throughout Super Bowl Sunday on ESPN+, following its taping in New Orleans. The 30-minute show, hosted by Paolantonio, will also air Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m., both on ESPN2.

ESPN Writers in the Press Box; Chiefs Beat Reporter Adam Teicher to Conclude Decorated Career
ESPN will cover the Chiefs-Eagles matchup from a variety of angles with an array of writers at the game:

Global Presentations: ESPN Broadcasters for Super Bowl LIX
The following broadcast teams will call the game to a potential audience of more than 140 million homes around the world.

ESPN’s Super Bowl Week Shows in New Orleans
ESPN’s Fulton Street Square set will house nearly all ESPN shows on Thursday and Friday. A rundown of each show:

Darlington and Paolantonio will join multiple shows, providing consistent updates on the AFC and NFC Champions.

ESPN Radio From the Media Center; ESPN Podcasts from New Orleans
ESPN Radio will have a significant presence inside the NFL Media Center, beginning Wednesday. The national morning show, Unsportsmanlike (6 a.m.-10 a.m.), and the mid-day show (Noon-2 p.m.) are live for three consecutive days. Hosts Chris Canty, Evan Cohen and Michelle Smallmon will all be on location for the morning, with Fortenbaugh & Harry Douglas on the mid-day show.

Heading into Chiefs-Eagles, Mina Kimes, Bill Barnwell, Marcus Spears and others will all be releasing episodes of their respective podcasts, recapping the road to the title game and previewing the matchup.

ESPN Radio Live From the Airstream Studio at the Media Center; ESPN Podcasts from New Orleans
ESPN Radio will have a significant presence inside the NFL Media Center, beginning Wednesday at 6 a.m. ET. The national morning show, Unsportsmanlike (6 a.m.-10 a.m.), Q Myers & Hembo (10 a.m.-Noon.) and Joe Fortenbaugh & Harry Douglas (Noon-3 p.m.) are live for three consecutive days. An assortment of Hall of Fame, All Pro and fan favorites will join shows leading up to the big game.

Hosts Chris Canty, Evan Cohen, Michelle Smallmon, Q Myers and Paul Hembekides will all be on location for the morning, with Fortenbaugh & Harry Douglas on the mid-day show from the signature ESPN Radio Airstream Studio.

Heading into Chiefs-Eagles, Mina Kimes, Bill Barnwell, Domonique Foxworth, Marcus Spears and others will all be releasing episodes of their respective podcasts, recapping the road to the title game and previewing the matchup.

On Super Bowl Sunday, ESPN Radio will have Playoff Preview with the Pros (5 p.m.). Earlier in the day, the radio lineup begins with Best Week Ever (7 a.m.) and Sunday Morning with Matt & Myron (10 a.m.).

More Highlights:

ESPN Digital Dives into the Multitude of Storylines Surrounding the Chiefs-Eagles
ESPN.com, ESPN+ and Andscape will delve into multiple storylines:

On Andscape

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Media Contacts:
Derek Volner: Derek.Volner@ESPN.com
Lily Blum: Lily.Blum@ESPN.com

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