Bruce Buffer has introduced UFC title fights at the White House and launched groups earlier than the 2026 World Cup last, however one main sporting project stays on his want record.
The longtime “Voice of the Octagon” informed TMZ Sports that he hopes the NFL will finally invite him onto the subject to open a Super Bowl.
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With Super Bowl LXI scheduled for SoFi Stadium close to his Los Angeles house, Buffer used the interview to make his curiosity unmistakable: “Take note, NFL. I’m ready to go.”
Buffer Called the Super Bowl His Remaining Bucket-List Event
Buffer mentioned he would think about an invite from the NFL an honor after three a long time of introducing fighters inside the UFC Octagon. “My bucket list personally is to one day in the future have the honor of being requested by the NFL to announce the opening of the Super Bowl,” he mentioned.
The position he described can be a ceremonial introduction somewhat than a place in the broadcast sales space. The NFL has not introduced an settlement with Buffer or publicly responded to his pitch.
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Buffer famous that the subsequent championship recreation can be significantly handy as a result of he lives close to SoFi Stadium. “I live down the street,” he joked.
He Introduced the Chiefs and 49ers During Super Bowl Week
Buffer has already delivered his signature saying fashion at an official NFL occasion. In February 2024, he launched the Chiefs and 49ers as they entered Allegiant Stadium for Super Bowl LVIII Opening Night in Las Vegas.
The look passed off six days earlier than the groups met in the championship recreation. Buffer introduced every roster onto the subject for media interviews however didn’t take part in the pregame presentation on Super Bowl Sunday. He additionally appeared in Bud Light’s “Up for Whatever” business throughout Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.
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The Buffer Brothers Shared the World Cup Final Stage
Buffer made his NFL pitch days after showing together with his half-brother, boxing announcer Michael Buffer, earlier than the World Cup last between Spain and Argentina on July 19.
The brothers delivered separate introductions for the finalists at New York New Jersey Stadium. Bruce used the emphatic fashion related together with his “It’s time!” UFC announcement, whereas Michael introduced the voice behind boxing’s “Let’s get ready to rumble!”
Bruce had additionally launched France earlier than its semifinal towards Spain, whereas Michael dealt with Argentina’s introduction earlier than its semifinal towards England. Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
