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The road to Super Bowl LXI starts with this epic Disney and NFL collection

Disney, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics have released a new merchandise collection pairing all 32 NFL teams with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters. The collection is now available online, part of Disney and ESPN's 'Year of the Super Bowl' countdown to Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 outlets · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 24–25, 2026 Published 15h ago

Disney and NFL unveil new team-character merchandise for Super Bowl LXI countdown

Disney, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics have teamed up for a new merchandise collection that pairs NFL teams with Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters. The line, which includes exclusive tees, crewnecks, and fleece styles for all 32 teams, is now available online at the Disney Store, as reported by ABC7 Los Angeles and WDW News Today.

The collection is part of Disney and ESPN's "Year of the Super Bowl," according to ABC7, which notes that the countdown to Super Bowl LXI is already underway. Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027, and will air live on ABC for the first time in twenty years and on ESPN for the first time ever, the outlet reports.

Standout designs for fans

ABC7 highlights several designs from the collection. The Houston Texans t-shirt features Jessie from "Toy Story," described as bringing "real Lone Star energy." The Dallas Cowboys t-shirt pairs the team with Woody, also from "Toy Story."

Multiple teams receive Star Wars-themed shirts, including the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Las Vegas Raiders, and Buffalo Bills. The New York Giants t-shirt features Wreck-It Ralph, while the Carolina Panthers t-shirt showcases Bagheera from "The Jungle Book." The Los Angeles Rams t-shirt features Sulley from "Monsters, Inc."

The collection also includes accessories such as Disney crew socks for the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints.

Pricing and availability

ABC7 lists several products with prices and discounts, though the article notes it participates in affiliate marketing programs. For example, a Pittsburgh Steelers Homage Unisex Star Wars x NFL Tri-Blend T-Shirt is priced at $29.99 (25% off), and a Dallas Cowboys Rock Em Socks Unisex Toy Story Three-Pack Crew Socks Set is listed at $48.74 (25% off). Other items are mentioned without specific prices.

WDW News Today separately reports that the collection is now online at the Disney Store and invites readers to share their thoughts on social media.

Both outlets note that merchandise links may generate compensation for the publishers.

How each outlet told it

ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC

Framing: Emphasizes the collection as a path to Super Bowl LXI, using 'epic' as a descriptor; leaves out that the collection is also available online at Disney Store (though that is mentioned in the lead). — Promotional and enthusiastic, evident in phrases like 'epic Disney and NFL collection' and 'show off your team spirit'.

Facts Included:

Disney, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics have collaborated on the collection
Collection is part of Disney and ESPN's 'Year of the Super Bowl'
Countdown to Super Bowl LXI is underway
Collection includes exclusive tees, crewnecks, and fleece styles for all 32 teams
Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027
Super Bowl LXI will air on ABC for the first time in twenty years and on ESPN for the first time ever
Numerous specific product examples are provided (e.g., Jessie for Houston Texans, Star Wars-themed shirts for 49ers, Eagles, Raiders, Bills, Wreck-It Ralph for Giants, Sulley for Rams, etc.)
Several products are listed with prices and discounts (e.g., Cincinnati Bengals shirt at $29.99, 25% off)

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WDW News Today as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC

Framing: not available — Neutral, promotional — the piece announces the release and invites social media engagement without critical commentary.

Facts Included:

Disney and the NFL have teamed up on a collection
Collection pairs NFL teams with iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters
Collection is now online at the Disney Store

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimDisney and the NFL have teamed up on a collection that pairs NFL teams with iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars characters.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via WDW News Today as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC, ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe collection is now online at the Disney Store.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via WDW News Today as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
ClaimChampion and Fanatics are collaborators in the Disney and NFL partnership.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe collection is part of Disney and ESPN's 'Year of the Super Bowl'.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe countdown to Super Bowl LXI is underway.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimSuper Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, February 14, 2027.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimSuper Bowl LXI will air live on ABC for the first time in twenty years.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe collection includes exclusive tees, crewnecks, and fleece styles for all 32 teams.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Houston Texans t-shirt features Jessie from Toy Story.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe San Francisco 49ers t-shirt features a Star Wars theme.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Philadelphia Eagles t-shirt features a Star Wars theme.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe New York Giants t-shirt features Wreck-It Ralph.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Carolina Panthers t-shirt features Bagheera from The Jungle Book.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Las Vegas Raiders t-shirt features a Star Wars theme.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Los Angeles Rams t-shirt features Sulley from Monsters, Inc.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Buffalo Bills t-shirt features a Star Wars theme.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Miami Dolphins socks are Disney crew socks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe New Orleans Saints socks are Disney crew socks.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Dallas Cowboys t-shirt features Woody from Toy Story.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Pittsburgh Steelers Homage Unisex Star Wars x NFL Tri-Blend T-Shirt - Charcoal costs $29.99 (25% off).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe Dallas Cowboys Rock Em Socks Unisex Toy Story Three-Pack Crew Socks Set costs $48.74 (25% off).	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC7 Los Angeles as of Aug 24, 2026, 8:17 PM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: ABC7 Los Angeles, WDW News Today 21 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-25