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Sofía Vergara Kicks Off the Big Game in Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress, producer and entrepreneur Sofía Vergara will kick off the Big Game on Sunday by tossing her useless shoes for something so much better—the convenience of Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®. The global superstar teams up with Skechers for the footwear brand’s 13th Big Game appearance—airing nationwide just before kickoff when New England faces Seattle on NBC. (View it now here.)

“No one can kick off a game like Sofía. She brings energy, passion and attitude to the field with her signature style and confidence,” added Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “She’s the perfect fit for Team Skechers, and will remind the millions of viewers that life is always easier and more comfortable when you go hands-free with Skechers Slip-ins.”

Appearing for the 13th year in 2026, Skechers has been a perennial advertiser during the Big Game. The brand’s first appearance starred Joe Montana in 2010, and last year it featured Andy Reid as he was also coaching the game. Other notable past Skechers Big Game commercial highlights include Snoop Dogg, Mark Cuban with a French bulldog named Mr. Quiggly, Tony Romo, Mr. T, and Willie Nelson singing “On the Road Again.”

Skechers offers its complete range of footwear, including Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins®, at Skechers retail stores and skechers.com, as well as at department stores and footwear retailers around the globe.

About Skechers U.S.A., Inc.

Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company® based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Contacts

Media Contact:
Jennifer Clay
Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
jennc@skechers.com

Skechers U.S.A., Inc.


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Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
jennc@skechers.com

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