Who is in the NFL Best Buy commercial?
A look at the faces — and players — behind Best Buy’s NFL ads
(By Carmichael Phillip)
What do we mean by “the NFL Best Buy commercial”?
When people refer to “the NFL Best Buy commercial,” they may be thinking of one of several TV spots produced by Best Buy that tie in with National Football League (NFL) branding or seasonal campaigns. Over the past few years Best Buy has run multiple ads associated with the NFL — for example, “NFL: Fandom Unleashed: Save Up to $1,000,” “2022 NFL: LG OLED Evo,” “NFL: Players Arriving on Gameday,” or “NFL: In the Game: Bigger Is Better.”
Because there isn’t a single “the commercial,” the answer depends on exactly which ad you saw. Below I’ll map out what is publicly known about several of the more prominent Best Buy + NFL commercials — and why you might not find a definitive “cast list.”
What we do know about recent Best Buy + NFL commercials
The 2022 Best Buy commercial titled “2022 NFL: LG OLED Evo” is documented — and the commercial is catalogued as an electronics/appliances‑industry spot tied to the NFL.
The 2025‑2024 era campaign “NFL: Fandom Unleashed: Save Up to $1,000” is another active Best Buy spot carrying NFL branding.
A recently released 2025 commercial called “NFL: Players Arriving on Gameday” also falls under Best Buy’s NFL‑branded advertising.
Older commercials such as “NFL Kickoff: Bring the Game Home” (around 2021) also exist under the Best Buy + NFL umbrella.
So — there are multiple “NFL Best Buy” commercials, across different years, products, and campaigns.
Why there is no definitive list of “who is in it”
When it comes to identifying the people appearing in these commercials, there are some major gaps:
For many of the recent spots, there is no publicly verified casting information. For instance, for the 2025 “NFL: Players Arriving on Gameday” commercial, the official listing shows “None have been identified” for actors/actresses.
Some commercials seem to feature actual NFL players — for example, a 2022 Best Buy spot listed names of NFL‑affiliated athletes, such as some roster players and “kids.”
Even when names are listed — those appear to be NFL players, not necessarily actors or “main faces” of the ad in a narrative/commercial‑style way.
For other commercials, the “Actors – Add” field remains blank — which suggests either the ad used extras or models whose names were never disclosed publicly, or that the advertising catalogers simply don’t have verified info.
Because of this — there is no widely accepted “who is that person” answer. If you saw a Best Buy NFL ad on TV, and there was a particular actor, fan, or model you remember — chances are good that their identity was never publicly disclosed.
What that says about modern advertising — and why we may not find answers
The ambiguity surrounding “who is in the commercial” reflects broader trends in advertising:
Use of uncredited actors/models and stock extras — Many big retailers (not just Best Buy) produce commercials that prioritize aesthetic over star power. The work is often done by extras, everyday people, or background actors who are paid for their time but not named publicly.
Licensing constraints and privacy — Unless a person in an ad is a public figure (for example, a well‑known athlete or celebrity), their name may never be released; they often sign release forms and remain anonymous.
Volume of commercials — Large brands produce many spots per year. Maintaining detailed public records of every person in every ad is costly and rarely prioritized.
Blurring of fan vs. athlete vs. actor roles — In commercials tied to the NFL, sometimes real players appear, sometimes “regular fans,” sometimes actors playing fans. This mixing makes attribution even harder.
Because of all this, even devoted fans or curious viewers often cannot definitively say who was that woman, man, or kid they saw in a Best Buy NFL commercial — unless the person involved is a public figure and credited.
What we can do — and how you might track it down
If you want to try to identify who appeared in a Best Buy + NFL commercial you saw:
Record the exact ad title and year: e.g. “NFL: Fandom Unleashed — Save Up to $1,000 (2024),” or “2022 NFL: LG OLED Evo.” That way you start with a documented slot.
Use ad‑tracking databases: Websites like iSpot.tv or archives of commercials catalog many TV spots with metadata — sometimes listing cast or credited names. For example, some Best Buy NFL spots list involved NFL players or generic “kids.”
Check the credits or end‑slate (if any): Occasionally, commercials offer a “talent by” or “cast” credit, though many do not.
Reach out to casting agencies or the ad agency credited: Many Best Buy NFL spots list agencies (for example, one spot named a creative agency under “Wunderman Thompson”).
Search for social‑media or user discussions: Sometimes people who participated (extras, models) share their work online — or fans recognize a familiar face. But success on this route is hit‑or‑miss.
So — who is in the NFL Best Buy commercial? The honest answer: maybe a mix of real NFL players, extras, and unknown actors — but we may never know all their names.
If you ask me personally, there’s no definitive, publicly verified “girl in the Best Buy NFL commercial.” The most documented Best Buy NFL spot from 2022 lists several NFL‑associated athletes and some children/“kids.”
But none of the more recent ads (2024–2025) have publicly disclosed cast names.
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