Announcing This Year’s Panini Kid Reporter: Evan Sanchez!

Congratulations to this year’s Panini’s Kid Reporter contest winner: Evan Sanchez!

From a pack of 2024 Donruss Elite NFL, 11-year-old Evan became the latest winner of Panini’s annual program. The Nevada resident will head all the way to New Orleans, where he’ll attend Super Bowl LIX, along with an extensive list of related activities.

As the title of Kid Reporter suggests, Evan’s main duties will be throwing on his press hat and grilling the athletes with some hard-hitting questions. Or, perhaps he’ll take it easy on the Eagles and Chiefs as they gear up for the biggest game of the year.

His unforgettable itinerary also includes a stop at the 2025 Super Bowl Experience presented by Panini. Young Evan, accompanied by his father Raymond, a high school football coach, will be one of many fans to experience what’s described as “the NFL’s football theme park.” Interactive games, player autographs, photo ops and more headline the exciting event.

A trip to the Panini VIP Lounge is also in order, where the lucky winner will interview even more athletes and, of course, rip open some packs. Attending the Merlin Olsen Super Bowl Luncheon will be another highlight of Evan’s stay in New Orleans.

Finally, and most importantly, Evan and Raymond will head inside the Caesars Superdome to watch Super Bowl LIX. Evan is a devoted Rams fan and will have to decide to cheer on the Chiefs or Eagles. Or, he’ll put any allegiance aside and just root for a tight, hard-fought matchup.

Some more about Evan: He’s a fifth-grade student who notes Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp as his favorite NFL players. An athlete himself, he plays baseball, flag football, soccer and basketball. He also enjoys fishing, camping and wrestling. And now, he’s headed to the Super Bowl.

From the French Quarter to the fourth quarter, Evan will undoubtably enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime trip, while also making Panini proud as the latest Kid Reporter. Congratulations again!