Disney has introduced that the winner of Tremendous Bowl LX goes to Disneyland on February 9, 2026! Not solely that, however the park will play host to ESPN’s 24-hour ‘Handoff’ occasion beginning its protection of the massive sport in 2027. This shares full particulars, so you can begin planning for the parade down Important Avenue USA, this 12 months or subsequent.

Let’s begin with the bulletins made by ESPN and Disney Parks. ESPN will shut out protection of this 12 months’s NFL season and instantly set its sights on the 2026–27 marketing campaign with a particular one-time, 24-hour, multi-platform initiative dubbed “The Handoff.”

The in a single day occasion begins on Sunday, February 8, 2026 instantly after Tremendous Bowl LX concludes. “The Handoff” will transition ESPN’s protection from Tremendous Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, and start the street down I-5 South to Los Angeles, the place Tremendous Bowl LXI might be performed on February 14, 2027. That is ESPN’s first-ever time airing the Tremendous Bowl.

Powered by lots of ESPN’s largest personalities and supported throughout ESPN and Disney platforms, “The Handoff” will characteristic reside exhibits, unique reveals and unique storytelling from areas all through Southern California.

Notice that neither ESPN nor ABC are airing Tremendous Bowl LX. Quite, the massive sport itself will air on NBC and streamed on Peacock on Sunday, February 8, 2026 with protection starting at 6:30 p.m. ET. This additionally coincides with the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Video games, additionally on NBC and Peacock, leading to that community doing its personal all-day occasion on Sunday (becoming that the Common vs. Disney rivalry extends to dueling all-day sporting occasions).

As a part of NBC’s Legendary February, that Sunday is the ‘4K All Day’ occasion on NBC and Peacock. This marks the primary time a Tremendous Bowl and Olympic Video games might be introduced in 4K HDR on the NBC broadcast community and the Peacock streaming service.

February eighth begins with reside Winter Olympics protection beginning at 7 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, adopted by Tremendous Bowl pregame protection at midday ET, sport protection at 6:30 p.m. ET, and finishes with Primetime in Milan starting at roughly 10:45 p.m. ET – offering followers with 17 hours of 4K HDR protection on the largest day in sports activities.

Suffice to say, sports activities followers are in for a deal with subsequent Sunday and Monday. I’m actually enthusiastic about this 12 months’s Tremendous Bowl and Olympics, however you’re in all probability right here for the Disneyland crossover. Listed here are the main points of ESPN’s “The Handoff” occasion…

“The Handoff” Begins at Web site of Tremendous Bowl LXI

Following the crowning of a champion inside Levi’s Stadium and the conclusion of NFL PrimeTime from the identical website, Chris Berman — an unique ESPN voice and NFL broadcasting legend — will ceremonially “hand off” to Scott Van Pelt, who might be at SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, the house of Tremendous Bowl LXI. This symbolic second marks the official begin of “The Handoff.”

• SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt – Van Pelt anchors his signature late-night version, delivering in-depth highlights and response to Tremendous Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks whereas providing glimpses and teases of what’s forward for ESPN.
• Tremendous Bowl Stay – That very same evening, Tremendous Bowl Stay hosted by Laura Rutledge will air, persevering with the community’s complete recap of Tremendous Bowl LX and a glance ahead on the persevering with NFL storylines. The present may also air from SoFi Stadium.

Disneyland on Monday, February 9, 2026

“The Handoff” continues Monday, Feb. 9, with ESPN studio exhibits broadcasting from Disneyland Park and extra programming originating from areas throughout Southern California:

• Stay From Disneyland – With a set in City Sq. on the foot of Important Avenue, U.S.A., inside Disneyland Park, First Take with Stephen A. Smith, a number of editions of SportsCenter, NFL Stay and a second episode of Tremendous Bowl Stay will originate from inside the park. ESPN may also welcome and honor a participant from the Tremendous Bowl LX championship workforce.
• ABC Information and Disney Integration – ABC Information’ Good Morning America will originate partially from Levi’s Stadium for its Monday present and Tuesday will air an interview with a participant from the Tremendous Bowl LX championship workforce. World Information Tonight with David Muir may also characteristic content material in its Monday broadcast as a part of the daylong cross-platform second.
• Full West Coast Lineup – The day begins with Get Up from ESPN’s Los Angeles studios and concludes with Jimmy Kimmel Stay! from Hollywood.

“The Handoff” serves as a prelude to ESPN and Disney’s full Tremendous Bowl initiative.

Our Commentary

It is smart that Disney and ESPN wish to begin hyping up their Tremendous Bowl protection now, as that’ll assist transfer these bundled streaming service subscriptions. It additionally is smart that they’re airing the Tremendous Bowl parade at Disneyland reside on ESPN.

I’ve at all times questioned why Disney spent a lot cash on that industrial, however by no means capitalized with an precise broadcast. This strikes me as a simple and apparent synergy alternative, on par with the ABC Christmas Day Parade, however primarily interesting to a special, untapped demographic: dads.

As we’ve identified beforehand, the window between Christmas and winter is big for households planning journey. That’s exactly why the Christmas parade and Tremendous Bowl industrial are such useful promoting. Now, there would be the one-two punch of the industrial plus the parade. (I do know Disney has used footage from the parade previously, however this could dial that up a stage.)

It’s additionally not a shock in any respect that Disneyland, and never Walt Disney World, will host the Tremendous Bowl LX parade provided that the massive sport is being performed within the San Francisco 49ers stadium. Whether or not the celebration is at Magic Kingdom in Florida or Disneyland in California is dictated by the host website of the Tremendous Bowl. It’s nearly solely concerning the ease of go to, and Northern California is nearer to Southern California than it’s Central Florida.

I’d additionally think about that dwelling state groups usually tend to seem at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, because the case could also be, when there’s an in depth name. For instance, a Tremendous Bowl in Houston that includes the Rams may find yourself with a parade at Disneyland as an alternative of Magic Kingdom. That’s only a guess, although. To one of the best of my information, there haven’t been any examples of that dynamic in latest historical past.

And there received’t be this 12 months with the Tremendous Bowl LX match-up being the Seattle Seahawks (NFC) going through the New England Patriots (AFC). If the Seahawks win, Disneyland is the plain location for a parade; Washington is an enormous ‘feeder’ for Disneyland. If the Patriots win, there isn’t any apparent match. Walt Disney World could be the extra logical alternative, however comfort for the gamers wins out.

Being a diehard Detroit Lions fan, I’m doing simply as Disney is doing and searching previous this 12 months’s large sport solely, and in the direction of Tremendous Bowl LXI in Los Angeles. (Though I can’t say the hiring of Drew Petzing offers me motive for optimism–Mike Kafka does, although.)

It’s secure to say I converse for all of America in saying the dream match-up for Tremendous Bowl LXI is the Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Payments (though they appear equally engaged in curious teaching selections). That’s the sport everybody needs to see.

Personally, I’d additionally accept the Colts or Chargers on the AFC facet, and wouldn’t be upset if by some means the Jaguars, Ravens, Bengals, Browns or Jets (hahahaha to these final two) managed to make it.

Though I’m fairly optimistic we received’t be attending Tremendous Bowl LXI in LA, we would be the first friends in line for the Toy Story Lot or the Jap Gateway if the Lions do handle to win all of it. Heck, we’d go watch the parade for the Payments or a lot of different groups, as long as none of them beat the Lions.

On the danger of stating the plain, the parade for Tremendous Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027 may also nearly actually be hosted at Disneyland because the sport is being performed at SoFi Stadium, which is mainly in Los Angeles (and on the Disneyland facet of LA).

I’m additionally trying ahead to this occasion from Disneyland on February 9, 2026 and ESPN’s protection of the 2027 Tremendous Bowl. It could possibly be argued that ESPN has one of the best broadcast sales space proper now–though I’m undecided that’ll nonetheless be true in 2027 if Brady has one other large year-over-year enchancment–and different issues just like the ManningCast may make it enjoyable.

In the event you’re visiting Disneyland on February ninth, count on elevated crowds and congestion, particularly if the Seahawks win. My hope is that it’s like Candlelight Processional with extra restrictive reservation availability (talking of which, you would possibly wish to seize these now). Must be fascinating to see–we’ll preserve you posted!

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YOUR THOUGHTS

What do you consider ESPN’s Handoff occasion at Disneyland? Planning to be within the park on February 9, 2026 for the broadcasts or Tremendous Bowl parade? Do you agree or disagree with our commentary? Any questions we might help you reply? Listening to your suggestions–even once you disagree with us–is each fascinating to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas beneath within the feedback!