Super Bowl 2026 Media Row Highlights Revealed

From interviews with the Garcia Twins to NFL stars Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo, PEOPLE gives an exclusive look at the biggest names at Super Bowl week in San Francisco.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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PEOPLE's Editor-at-Large Janine Rubenstein spoke to a star-studded lineup of athletes, celebrities, and reality TV personalities during Super Bowl week in San Francisco, including the Garcia Twins, Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Flavor Flav, and more. The interviews covered a range of topics from the players' seasons, injuries, and future plans to celebrity fashion and life off the field.

Why it matters

Super Bowl week is a major media event, with countless athletes, celebrities, and influencers descending on the host city. PEOPLE's exclusive access to these high-profile figures provides readers with a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the excitement and festivities surrounding the big game.

The details

PEOPLE's SiriusXM set at Media Row in San Francisco hosted a variety of guests over multiple days. Highlights include interviews with Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Tyler Shough, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star Midge Purce, Shameless actor William H. Macy, and several current NFL players like the Chicago Bears' Colston Loveland and Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings.

  • Super Bowl 2026 took place on February 9, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
  • PEOPLE's interviews were conducted during Super Bowl week, leading up to the big game.

The players

Janine Rubenstein

PEOPLE's Editor-at-Large who conducted the interviews at Media Row.

Nikki and Brie Garcia

42-year-old twin sisters who spoke to PEOPLE about the excitement of Super Bowl week.

Jaxson Dart

22-year-old New York Giants quarterback who discussed the team's strategy and his teammate Cam Skattebo.

Cam Skattebo

24-year-old New York Giants running back who spoke about the team's plans to turn around their 4-13 record from the previous season.

Flavor Flav

66-year-old rapper and sponsor of the U.S. bobsled/skeleton team who visited PEOPLE's set.

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What they’re saying

“I'm fired up, it's kind of a full circle moment. What an honor.”

— Tyler Shough, Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year

“Just in navigating the sports world, challenges arise, and a lot of us just happen to answer the call.”

— Midge Purce, Two-time National Women's Soccer League champion star forward

“I'm the owner of the team, which is the Cleveland Browns. It's a parallel universe, all our scripts are original. It's not really about the Browns, but a lot of our plot lines come from stuff that's happened in the NFL.”

— William H. Macy

“I'm just blessed, you know, super grateful.”

— Tetairoa McMillan, 2025 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year

“I think that for us, on the field, we play the old school brand of football. We're undeniable, we hate losing and we're going to turn that around soon.”

— Cam Skattebo, New York Giants running back

What’s next

The New York Giants will look to bounce back from their 4-13 record in the 2026 NFL season, with Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo leading the charge.

The takeaway

Super Bowl week in San Francisco provided a unique opportunity for PEOPLE to gain exclusive access to a wide array of sports and entertainment personalities, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at the excitement and festivities surrounding the big game.