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Nickelodeon's broadcast of Super Bowl 2024 will include SpongeBob SquarePants performance
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: A general view of atmosphere at Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants: The Bikini Bottom Experience at Goya Studios on October 17, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Nickelodeon)
The San Francisco 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Super Bowl LVIII . This year's Super Bowl will be broadcast on two networks in different formats, marking the first time in NFL history.
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Super Bowl LVIII will be broadcast on CBS, and in addition to that, there will be a kid-friendly version of the broadcast on Nickelodeon that will run simultaneously. The kid-focused telecast will include classic Nickelodeon features like green slime, as well as the cast of "SpongeBob SquarePants," who will be presenting the game.
Texas native Sandy Cheeks will serve as a sideline reporter, Larry the Lobster will provide commentary and play-by-play, while SpongeBob and Patrick will co-host the broadcast.
To kick off the Super Bowl action, the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants will perform "Sweet Victory" by David Glen Eisley, in addition to their regular broadcast duties. This is not the first time the cast has performed the song, and they will be doing an encore of a Season 2 episode performance.
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How to watch Super Bowl LVIII in Bikini Bottom
Super Bowl LVIII will air live on CBS and the alternative kid-friendly telecast on Nickelodeon on Feb. 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m., ET. The big game will be available to stream live on Paramount+.
Nickelodeon's Super Bowl broadcast will also be aired in the United Kingdom, Australia , and New Zealand on a delayed schedule.
Is Nickelodeon's Super Bowl coverage just for kids?
Nickelodeon's presentation of Super Bowl LVIII will feature vibrant graphics and cover the basic information of the game for young fans. However, the network has also emphasized that they are committed to keeping parents engaged, as stated in the NFL press release .
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: SpongeBob SquarePants will rock Super Bowl 2024
