Roger Goodell, Mickey Mouse set stage for Disney, NFL collab at Fanatics Fest NYC 2026

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell hopped on a video call with Mickey Mouse to set the stage for a new collaboration.

In a new video shared by Disney on social media Monday, Goodell is seen on a call asking for advice on how to win people over.

When he's told to smile more, Goodell says, "OK, I'll try it your way, thanks Mickey."

Along with the video, Disney announced Monday that it will join with the NFL and Champion for a special collaboration at Fanatics Fest NYC, a four-day sports fan festival taking place this year from July 16-19 at the Javits Center in New York City.

On Thursday, July 16, Goodell and sports journalist Taylor Rooks will host an event that will, "reimagine a beloved sports tradition through an unmistakably Disney lens," according to Disney Consumer Products.

And throughout Fanatics Fest NYC this year, attendees can visit the Disney Fan Zone, described as a destination featuring, "exclusive merchandise, immersive experiences, surprise-and-delight Disney moments."

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