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“SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” BUS MAKES FIRST-EVER TRIP TO CHICAGO FOR VIKINGS-BEARS WEEK 11 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. – November 16, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus makes its first-ever trip to Chicago this week ahead of Sunday night’s Vikings-Bears 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 Chicago-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Minnesota Vikings take on the Chicago Bears.

The bus will arrive in Chicago on Friday, November 16 at the Union League Boys & Girls Club from 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. CT and will be joined by WMAQ and NBC Sports Chicago. On Saturday, November 17, the bus will be at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, IL for the University of Illinois vs. Iowa football game from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. CT ahead of kickoff at 3:30 p.m. CT. On Sunday, November 18, the bus will be at Soldier Field for game day from 4:30 p.m. until kickoff at 7:20 p.m. CT.

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time (CT) Location
Friday, Nov. 16

 

 

 4 p.m. –6 p.m.

 

 

 Union League B&GC (Not Open to Public)

 

 

 
 

Saturday, Nov. 17

 

Sunday, Nov. 18

 

 

 12 p.m. –3 p.m.

 

4:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.

 

 Memorial Stadium – University of Illinois vs. Iowa

 

Soldier Field

 

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
11 18-Nov Minnesota at Chicago
12 25-Nov                Green Bay at Minnesota
13 2-Dec Los Angeles Chargers at Pittsburgh
14 9-Dec Los Angeles Rams at Chicago
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 (@SNFon NBC) 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 PHILADELPHIA FOR COWBOYS-EAGLES WEEK 10 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. – November 8, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus heads to Philadelphia this week ahead of Sunday night’s Cowboys-Eagles 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 Philadelphia-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

The bus will arrive in Philadelphia on Friday, November 9 at WCAU from 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. and will be featured on WCAU Live morning news. The bus will spend the afternoon at the NBC Sports Philadelphia from 2:30-3:30 p.m. ET to film a segment that will air during the Flyers vs. Blackhawks broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia on Saturday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m. ET. On Saturday, November 10, the bus will spend the morning at the Willow Grove Mall Verizon store from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. before traveling to Cookies Tavern for the Marine Birthday Celebration from 3:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. On Sunday, November 11, the bus will be at Xfinity Live! from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. for The Centurions Trophy Tour watch party – as crosstown Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United meet in an eagerly –anticipated match — and will activate for game day from 4:00 p.m. until kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET.

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time (ET) Location
Friday, Nov. 9

 

 

Friday, Nov. 9

 11 a.m. –1 p.m.

 

 

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 WCAU – Comcast Center

 

 

NBC Sports Philadelphia
 

 

Saturday, Nov. 10

 

 

 

Saturday, Nov. 10

 

 

Sunday, Nov. 11

 

 

Sunday, Nov. 11

  

 

10 a.m. –12:30 p.m.

 

 

 

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 

 

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

 

4 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.

  

Willow Grove Mall Verizon Store

 

 

Cookies Tavern – Marine Birthday Celebration

 

Xfinity Live! (Manchester Derby Watch Party)

 

Xfinity Live!

 

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
10 11-Nov Dallas at Philadelphia
11 18-Nov Minnesota at Chicago
12 25-Nov                Green Bay at Minnesota
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 (@SNFon NBC) 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 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL-AREA FOR SAINTS-VIKINGS WEEK 8 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 25, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus heads to Minneapolis this week ahead of Sunday night’s Saints-Vikings 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 Minneapolis-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the New Orleans Saints take on the Minnesota Vikings.

 

The bus will arrive in Anoka, Minn. on Friday, October 26 at Anoka City Hall from 5:00—7:30 p.m. and will be featured on KARE-TV’s evening news. On Saturday, October 27, the bus will be in Minneapolis at the Twin Cities Harvest Festival from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m CT before moving to the Sheraton Hotel for the Taste of the NFL event from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. CT. On Sunday, October 28, the bus will be at U.S. Bank Stadium from 4:00 p.m. until kickoff at 7:20 p.m. CT.

 

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time (CT) Location
Friday, Oct. 26

 

 

Saturday, Oct. 27

 5 a.m. –7:30 a.m.

 

 

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

 Anoka City Hall

 

 

Twin Cities Harvest Festival
 

 

Saturday, Oct. 27

 

 

Sunday, Oct. 14

  

 

5 p.m. –7 p.m.

 

 

4 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.

  

 

Sheraton Hotel

 

 

U.S. Bank 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
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–