Super Bowl Sunday: CBS Jim Nantz is ready to call his 7th SB telecast. The network has every aspect covered.

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FILE - Announcer Jim Nantz looks on after NFL Super Bowl 53, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. Nantz will step away from calling the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament after next year and will be succeeded by Ian Eagle. CBS Sports confirmed the news Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, after it was first reported by the New York Post. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)

For CBS Jim Nantz is set to call his seventh Super Bowl broadcast and his Super Power is his abilty to craft a story of how the game is unfolding in real time. Nantz, with be joined by Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson  along with reporters Evan Washburn and Jay Feely and Rules Analyst Gene Steratore. The game will be produced by Jim Rikhoff and directed by Mike Arnold.

THE NFL TODAY will provide pregame, halftime and postgame coverage, anchored by James Brown, who is hosting the Super Bowl pregame show for a record 11th time, alongside analysts Phil SimmsBill CowherNate BurlesonBoomer Esiason and JJ Watt, lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, as well as Ian EagleCharles DavisMatt RyanJason McCourty and others. THE NFL TODAY is produced by Drew Kaliskiand directed by Bob Matina.

CBS Sports’ seven hours of Super Bowl Sunday pregame coverage will begin at 11:30 AM, ET on CBS and Paramount+, highlighted by: Nickelodeon’s NFL SLIMETIME; NFL Films’ ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL; YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE! – an original documentary on the story behind the iconic NFL Today studio show; a four-hour edition of THE NFL TODAY; and the SUPER BOWL ON CBS KICKOFF SHOW.

  • NFL SLIMETIME – 11:30 AM, ET
    • Hosts Nate Burleson and Young Dylan are kicking off Super Bowl Sunday with even more Slime. They will preview the game with NFL highlights, interviews and game picks as football fans have never seen them before.
  • ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL –12:00 PM, ET
    • ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWLisNFL Films’ annual look back at the sights and sounds from the 2023 NFL season. Culled by NFL Films producers, the one-hour special will feature the best of nearly 125 players and coaches wired for sound, focusing on the most exciting moments and the best teams on the journey to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII. Original orchestral music was once again used in producing the show. ROAD TO THE SUPER BOWL debuted following the 1969 season.
  • YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE! – 1:00 PM, ET
    • “YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE! The Show That Changed Sports Television Forever”is an original special about the story of The NFL Today – the groundbreaking studio show that altered the landscape of sports TV. Featuring interviews with the only surviving original cast members Brent Musburger and Jayne Kennedy, as well as current TV personalities, YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE! reflects on the show’s historic half-century of NFL studio coverage. Pete Radovich serves as coordinating producer. Produced by NFL Films and CBS Sports, and directed by Erik Powers and Chip Swain.
  • THE NFL TODAY – 2:00 PM, ET
    • THE NFL TODAY will originate live from Bellagio and Allegiant Stadium, with four hours of Super Bowl LVIII coverage leading up to kickoff. THE NFL TODAY is anchored by James Brown with analysts Phil SimmsBill CowherNate BurlesonBoomer Esiason and JJ Watt, and lead NFL insider Jonathan JonesIan EagleCharles DavisMatt Ryan and Jason McCourty will provide additional commentary, along with Kyle Brandt and other guests to be announced.
  • SUPER BOWL ON CBS KICKOFF SHOW – 6:00 PM, ET
    • The kickoff show rounds out the Network’s lead-up to kickoff, featuring the singing of the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “America the Beautiful” as well as the coin toss and team introductions.
  • SUPER BOWL LVIII – 6:30 PM, ET
    • CBS Sports presents Super Bowl LVIII live from Allegiant Stadium. Jim Nantz and Tony Romo call the game, with reporters Tracy Wolfson, Evan Washburn and Jay Feely and Rules Analyst Gene SteratoreArmando Quintero and Benny Ricardo call the Network’s SAP coverage in Spanish.
  • THE NFL TODAY POSTGAME SHOW – Following the game
    • THE NFL TODAY crew will recap Super Bowl LVIII, and Jim Nantz will present the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the champions.

Immediately following THE NFL TODAY POSTGAME SHOW, extended postgame coverage will continue live on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports HQ.

Sean McManus is Chairman, CBS Sports, and serves as Executive Producer for THE NFL ON CBS. David Berson is President, CBS Sports. Harold Bryant is Executive Producer and Executive Vice President, Production, CBS Sports.