Maria Taylor's Milestone During Super Bowl

 

Maria Taylor's selection for Super Bowl LX marks her as the first Black woman to host the pregame show and present the Lombardi Trophy, a role last held by a woman in 1992, underscoring progress in NFL broadcasting diversity.

Posted on February 8, 2026, amid Black History Month, the tweet quotes a photo of Taylor on the sideline in an NBC Sports red blazer, symbolizing her poised, energetic on-air presence during high-stakes coverage.

First Black woman to host a Super Bowl pregame show and handle the Lombardi Trophy presentation for Super Bowl LX. So, so deserving! Happy Black History Month🤎 https://t.co/UAArWwrkyW

— Ashly Holder (@AshNoelleTV) February 8, 2026