ESPN releases 2026 ManningCast schedule
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- The ManningCast, hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning, will enter its sixth season in 2026, continuing as a popular alternative broadcast for Monday Night Football on ESPN2.
- The brothers will cover 11 regular-season games and Super Bowl LXI, which will be simulcast on ABC and ESPN, maintaining their flexible schedule rather than moving into full-time analyst roles.
- A new feature called “Manning Mode” will debut, incorporating real-time data, advanced analytics, and predictive insights during the broadcasts.
- The Mannings released an elaborate promotional trailer for the new season, featuring celebrities like Anne Hathaway, Larry David, and Serena Williams, which will also air as a SportsCenter special on ESPN2.
- While the show’s format remains consistent, blending celebrity guests and football analysis, the brothers continue to entertain and engage viewers, with some suggesting they explore acting given their star-studded promotional efforts.
