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Debuting Today: ESPN’s Latest Cover Story, in Collaboration with The Undefeated, Focused on Tyrann Mathieu

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The latest ESPN Cover Story, in collaboration with The Undefeated, featuring Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu debuted today across the network’s digital, linear and social platforms. ESPN Cover Story is the sports fan’s monthly ticket to the biggest stories on the most captivating athletes – told with inside access, bold reporting and unforgettable visuals.

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ESPN and the NFL Partner to Air Weekly Monday Night Football Classics Starting Monday at 8 p.m. ET

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ESPN will re-air iconic Monday Night Football games from the past 15 years every Monday night at 8 p.m. ET for the next five weeks, March 30 – April 27. These games reflect efforts by ESPN and the NFL to deliver fans some of their favorite sports moments as a small but welcomed distraction in the middle of a difficult and unprecedented time.

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NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes to Join the 2019 NFL Draft on ABC for the Network’s Live Prime-Time Coverage of Round 1, April 25 in Nashville

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Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the 2018 NFL MVP and former first-round NFL Draft pick, will be among the special guests for the the 2019 NFL Draft on ABC for Round 1 on April 25 in Nashville

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Sunday NFL Countdown: Kareem Hunt’s Exclusive Interview with Lisa Salters

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Earlier today on ESPN, Sunday NFL Countdown aired a live interview with former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt. The exclusive interview, conducted by Monday Night Football reporter Lisa Salters, is Hunt’s first since he was released by the Chiefs and placed on the Commissioner’s exempt list after video of him assaulting a woman became public.

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Chiefs-Rams on ESPN Delivers 16.7 Million Viewers – Monday Night Football’s Best Audience Since December 2016

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The Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams on ESPN delivers 16.7 million viewers – Monday Night Football’s best audience since December 2016

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“SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” BUS HEADS TO KANSAS CITY FOR BENGALS-CHIEFS WEEK 7 MATCHUP

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New Features Include Carrie Underwood Music Experience, a Selfie Mirror in Collaboration with @OnHerTurf, and a Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

STAMFORD, Conn. – October 18, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus heads to Kansas City this week ahead of Sunday night’s Bengals- Chiefs game (coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. CT on NBC).

The SNF bus continues to travel the country, making stops in the host cities of Sunday Night Football games, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into the action of SNF broadcasts.

New features on board this season include a Carrie Underwood SNF Open experience, a selfie-mirror presented by @OnHerTurf – a partnership between Refinery29 and NBC Sports that shares in the celebration and amplification of women in sports – and an area showcasing SNF’s new initiative with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

In addition, fan favorites returning to the bus include a life-size player wall, the official Player of the Game Ball signed at the end of every SNF matchup, and the replica of the Football Night in America desk. The bus continues its journey this week making stops in the Kansas City-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Cincinnati Bengals.

The bus will arrive in Kansas City this Saturday, October 20 at the Thornberry Unit Boys & Girls Club from 2:00—4:00 p.m. CT. On Sunday, October 21, the bus will be in the Ford Tailgate District of Arrowhead Stadium from 3:00 p.m. until kickoff at 7:20 p.m. CT.

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time (CT) Location
Saturday, Oct. 20 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. B&GC Thornberry Unit
 

Sunday, Oct. 21

  

3 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.

  

Arrowhead Stadium

 

ABOUT THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS

Since week 1, the bus has traveled across the country to each SNF host city. To give more fans a chance to join in on the experience, the SNF Bus also visits markets along the route without a SNF game on the schedule. The bus arrives in each host city two to three days prior to the game, making stops at local landmarks and events before heading to the game site. Once at the stadium, the Sunday Night Football bus gives fans the opportunity to interact with America’s most-watched primetime television show with exclusive activities and experiences.

The 2018 bus features football field decaling on the floor, and a replica of the Football Night in America studio where fans can grab a mic, and act as “special correspondents” for photos. From the Carrie Underwood music experience and the @OnHerTurf display, to the life-size NFL player wall, fans have numerous opportunities to interact and share memories from the bus.

The full list of cities the SNF bus will be visiting throughout the season:

Week Date Matchup
7 21-Oct Cincinnati at Kansas City
8 28-Oct New Orleans at Minnesota
9 4-Nov Green Bay at Minnesota
10 11-Nov Dallas at Philadelphia
11 18-Nov Pittsburgh at Jacksonville
12 25-Nov Green Bay at New England
13 2-Dec San Francisco at Seattle
14 9-Dec Pittsburgh at Oakland
15 16-Dec Philadelphia at Los Angeles Rams
16 23-Dec Kansas City at Seattle
17 30-Dec TBD

 

THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS BY THE NUMBERS

  • The SNF bus will travel almost 20,000 miles across the country during the season.
  • The bus will make stops in 12 unique locations, making stops in the host cities of all Sunday night games.
  • It would take 50 footballs to make up the length of the SNF Bus, and 46,000 footballs to equal the weight of the bus.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

The Sunday Night Football bus also incorporates social media inside and out, with SNF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts along with the #SNF hashtag displayed on the exterior.

A dedicated producer will collect photos and create videos of the bus’ travels and the cast of characters it encounters along the way. Life on the road with the Sunday Night Football bus is featured on the Sunday Night Football Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts and NBC Sports on Snapchat.

 

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

 

 

 

 

“SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” BUS HEADS TO BOSTON-AREA FOR CHIEFS-PATRIOTS WEEK 6 MATCHUP

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New Features Include Carrie Underwood Music Experience, a Selfie Mirror in Collaboration with @OnHerTurf, and a Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

STAMFORD, Conn. – October 11, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus heads to Boston this week ahead of Sunday night’s Chiefs-Patriots game (coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC).

The SNF bus continues to travel the country, making stops in the host cities of Sunday Night Football games, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into the action of SNF broadcasts.

New features on board this season include a Carrie Underwood SNF Open experience, a selfie-mirror presented by @OnHerTurf – a partnership between Refinery29 and NBC Sports that shares in the celebration and amplification of women in sports – and an area showcasing SNF’s new initiative with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

In addition, fan favorites returning to the bus include a life-size player wall, the official Player of the Game Ball signed at the end of every SNF matchup, and the replica of the Football Night in America desk. The bus continues its journey this week making stops in the Baltimore and Boston-areas ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the New England Patriots.

The bus will arrive in Boston on Saturday, October 13 at West Roxbury High School from 1:00—5:30 p.m. ET for the Boston Latin School vs. Nantucket High School football game. As winner of the SportsEngine Comin’ Home Sweepstakes – which aims to support youth sports participation by recognizing local teams — Boston Latin School will have the SNF bus available for game-day tours. On Sunday, October 14, the bus will be in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium from 4:00 p.m. until kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET.

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time (ET) Location
Saturday, Oct. 13 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. West Roxbury High School
 

 

Sunday, Oct. 14

  

 

4 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.

  

 

Gillette Stadium

 

 

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ABOUT THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS

Since week 1, the bus has traveled across the country to each SNF host city. To give more fans a chance to join in on the experience, the SNF Bus also visits markets along the route without a SNF game on the schedule. The bus arrives in each host city two to three days prior to the game, making stops at local landmarks and events before heading to the game site. Once at the stadium, the Sunday Night Football bus gives fans the opportunity to interact with America’s most-watched primetime television show with exclusive activities and experiences.

The 2018 bus features football field decaling on the floor, and a replica of the Football Night in America studio where fans can grab a mic, and act as “special correspondents” for photos. From the Carrie Underwood music experience and the @OnHerTurf display, to the life-size NFL player wall, fans have numerous opportunities to interact and share memories from the bus.

The full list of cities the SNF bus will be visiting throughout the season:

 

Week Date Matchup
6 14-Oct Kansas City at New England
7 21-Oct Cincinnati at Kansas City
8 28-Oct New Orleans at Minnesota
9 4-Nov Green Bay at Minnesota
10 11-Nov Dallas at Philadelphia
11 18-Nov Pittsburgh at Jacksonville
12 25-Nov Green Bay at New England
13 2-Dec San Francisco at Seattle
14 9-Dec Pittsburgh at Oakland
15 16-Dec Philadelphia at Los Angeles Rams
16 23-Dec Kansas City at Seattle
17 30-Dec TBD

 

THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS BY THE NUMBERS

  • The SNF bus will travel almost 20,000 miles across the country during the season.
  • The bus will make stops in 12 unique locations, making stops in the host cities of all Sunday night games.
  • It would take 50 footballs to make up the length of the SNF Bus, and 46,000 footballs to equal the weight of the bus.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The Sunday Night Football bus also incorporates social media inside and out, with SNF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts along with the #SNF hashtag displayed on the exterior.

A dedicated producer will collect photos and create videos of the bus’ travels and the cast of characters it encounters along the way. Life on the road with the Sunday Night Football bus is featured on the Sunday Night Football Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts and NBC Sports on Snapchat.

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

 

 

 

Chiefs-Broncos – ESPN’s Most-viewed Monday Night Football Game Since September 2017

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Last night’s Monday Night Football – a dramatic 27-23 Kansas City Chiefs come-from-behind victory over the Denver Broncos – averaged 13.3 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes, according to Nielsen. It is the most-viewed Monday Night Football since last year’s Cowboys-Cardinals game on September 25 (13.8 million viewers). The week 4 MNF audience reflects a 10 percent increase compared to last year’s Redskins at Chiefs week 4 game (12.2 million viewers).

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