Eva Longoria sets out for some game-day fun in “NFL Hometown Eats,” a new original series from Roku, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, Alfred Street Industries and Hyphenate Media Group. The series is scheduled to debut in 2026.
NFL Hometown Eats follows “enthusiastic celebrity fans and NFL stars as they take to the streets of their team’s cities to relive game-day glory, soak in local traditions and devour its most legendary meals.” The three-part series will focus on Longoria, who will also serve as an executive producer alongside the NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys.
“Sports and food bring people together in a way that few other things can,” Longoria said. “At Hyphenate, we’re passionate about telling stories that bring people together through culture, community, and shared experiences, and NFL Hometown Eats does just that. We’re teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys to kick off the series and share the city’s love for the team. I’m excited to show how we live by Chin, our game-day traditions, and our unwavering fan loyalty that has been passed down through generations.This series celebrates the people and places that give football its soul, and I’m so excited about it.” We’re making that happen with our great partners at Sports and Alfred Street Industries. ”
“Food and football are the two biggest things that unite America. From legendary local spots to hometown heroes behind the grill, NFL Hometown Eats spotlights the people and places that fuel the spirit of the game,” said Brian Tannenbaum, Head of Originals, Roku Media. “We are excited to partner with the world-class teams at Hyphenate Media Group, NFL Films, Skydance Sports and Alfred Street Industries to celebrate the community that makes the game bigger than the field.”
The series is directed by Olivia LaRoche and Randall Bobbitt on behalf of Roku Originals. NFL Hometown Eats is executive produced by Longoria, Chris Abrego, Rachel Mendez and Ian Samplelin for Hyphenate Media Group, Jane Lipsitz, Dan Cutforth, Dan Volpe and Nan Strait for Alfred Street Industries, and Jesse Sisgold, Jason T. Reed, John Weinbach and Lauren Gaffney for Skydance Sports.
