This Sunday, El-Balad will celebrate Veterans Day with a special two-hour edition of “Fox NFL Sunday.” This annual event honors the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. The broadcast will feature various segments highlighting their contributions and sacrifices.
Veterans Day Celebration on FOX NFL Sunday
Jay Glazer, the NFL insider, will be live from the Veterans Day Parade in Washington, D.C. Joining him will be the entire “NFL Fox Sunday” team, including:
- Curt Menefee
- Terry Bradshaw
- Howie Long
- Michael Strahan
- Rob Gronkowski
- Charissa Thompson
- Charles Woodson
- Julian Edelman
The crew will be joined by numerous veterans and active-duty service members at FOX Sports Studios in Los Angeles.
Inspiring Stories and Tributes
This special edition will include inspiring segments, such as:
- Phil McConkey’s journey from Navy pilot to Super Bowl champion, reported by Tom Rinaldi.
- U.S. Army veteran Jake Norotsky, discussing how coaching a high school football team has helped him cope with PTSD.
- A tribute to former NFL players who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
- A Q&A session with Medal of Honor recipient Earl Plumlee.
- A retrospective on previous “NFL Fox Sunday” Veterans Day shows.
Previous Celebrations
FOX Sports has previously honored U.S. troops from various military locations, including:
- Naval Base San Diego (2024)
- U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado (2023)
- Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (2022)
- U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis (2021)
- Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego (2020)
- U.S. Military Academy, West Point (2019)
- Fort Benning (2018 and 2014)
- Naval Station Norfolk (2017)
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (2015)
- Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan (2009)
- USS Harry S. Truman, Mediterranean Sea (2000)
Upcoming NFL Games
Following the Veterans Day celebration, an NFL doubleheader will feature five games. A highlight will be “America’s Game of the Week” with the Rams facing the 49ers in an important NFC West matchup.
The schedule for Sunday, November 9, includes:
- 1:00 PM ET: New York Giants vs. Chicago Bears
- 1:00 PM ET: New Orleans Saints vs. Carolina Panthers
- 1:00 PM ET: Baltimore Ravens vs. Minnesota Vikings
- 4:25 PM ET: Detroit Lions vs. Washington Commanders
- 4:25 PM ET: Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers
This Veterans Day, tune in to El-Balad for a heartfelt tribute to those who serve our country. Enjoy the special programming and support the NFL community as they honor our armed forces.
