Live Studio Shows to Stream on Twitch Including Daily Live Studio Show from Tokyo

Unique Streaming Content to Include Pre-Olympic Activations, Athlete Interviews, Gaming Competitions and Interactions with Twitch Creators

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 6, 2021 – NBC Olympics and Twitch, the interactive livestreaming service, are partnering to produce and deliver live content that will live on a new NBC Olympics Twitch channel leading into and throughout the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, both parties announced today. This collaboration between NBC Olympics and Twitch will consist of unique programming tailored to the Twitch community, including highlight studio shows, game-ified pre-Olympic activations, Olympic athlete interviews and Olympic-themed gaming competitions.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Twitch on innovative ways to tell the stories of Team USA’s athletes in Tokyo and build Olympic excitement with their audience,” said Gary Zenkel, President, NBC Olympics. “The Olympic Games are perfectly aligned with Twitch consumers, who are passionate about great competition, personality and storytelling. We can’t wait to bring the unmatched moments and stories of the Olympics to Twitch’s interactive community.”

“The way that people consume traditional sporting events is changing. They no longer want to simply spectate; they want to be as close to the action and athletes as possible. We’ve seen this firsthand with the growth of our sports community on Twitch, as viewers tune in not only to watch their favorite athletes but to also take part in pre and post-game interviews and virtually connect with other fans from around the world,” said Michael Aragon, Chief Content Officer at Twitch. “The Olympics present an opportunity for a global fan base to embrace this new world of live and interactive sports. We are thrilled to partner with NBC to give fans in the United States an intimate, front row seat to this iconic sporting event and connect American athletes and fans in a way that can only happen on Twitch.”

NBC Olympics and Twitch will collaborate on a number of interactive tools leading into and during the Games. The first interactive experience on Twitch begins the week leading up to the Olympics before the Opening Ceremony. Twitch creators and their communities will work together to “keep the Torch alive” on the NBC Olympics Twitch channel. Viewers of the torch streams will need to work together to collect items and participate in chat to fan the flame and finally “Light the Cauldron” on the day of the Opening Ceremony.

NBC Olympics and Twitch will also host a pre-Opening Ceremony party on the NBC Olympics Channel the day before the Opening Ceremony, featuring Olympic-themed segments from top creators, all taking place in an innovative virtual setting. This event will lead into the Olympics-themed content on the NBC Olympics Channel, celebrating the Tokyo Olympics and preparing the community to gather together to participate.

During the Games, NBC Olympics and Twitch will collaborate on Olympic-themed programming to stream on its new NBC Olympics Channel on Twitch. will feature daily, unique Twitch-produced content inspired by the passion and competition of the Tokyo Games that will feature both Twitch and NBC Olympics talent.

• Daily Interactive Clip Show Best-of moments from the Tokyo Olympics get the Twitch interactive treatment in a daily clip show format with polls, live AMAs, and games that reinforce NBC’s programming and the stories about athletes and events that the Twitch community is excited about.
• Daily Competition – In the spirit of the Olympic Games, three teams of Twitch creators will compete in a daily competition featuring family-friendly games. Teams will accrue “medals” across multiple events throughout the 17 days of the Games. At the end of the Olympics, we’ll tally up to see which team takes home the ultimate gold.
• Primetime Sidecasting – During the primetime block of shows on NBC, Twitch creators will be commentating live on a companion interactive broadcast that encourages co-viewing of the nightly primetime broadcast on NBC. Twitch creators, watching off-camera NBC’s primetime coverage of the Games, will invite viewers to submit discussion topics in line with what anchors and guests are covering on the linear channel.
• Live From Tokyo – The Live From Tokyo segment will feature Olympic athlete interviews and Q&As giving fans in the United States the chance to connect with their favorite Olympic stars. This will also feature behind the scenes snapshots and live interactions and gaming from Tokyo.

The program will conclude with a closing celebration, which will consist of a Twitch version of an awards ceremony and looks back on the top 10 moments from all the content on the NBC Olympics channel during Games.

NBC Olympics will lead the sales process, in collaboration with Twitch, for this unique content, giving advertisers another avenue to connect to its coverage of the Games and to Twitch’s robust youthful audience.

ABOUT NBC OLYMPICS

A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic Games. NBC Olympics is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights on all platforms to all Olympic Games through 2032. NBC Olympics also produces thousands of hours of Olympic sports programming throughout the year, which is presented on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

ABOUT TWITCH

Launched in 2011, Twitch is a global community that comes together each day to create multiplayer entertainment: unique, live, unpredictable experiences created by the interactions of millions. It brings the joy of co-op to everything, from casual gaming and world-class esports to anime marathons, music, and art streams. Twitch also hosts TwitchCon, the biggest community event of the year, where tens of thousands of people come together to celebrate and connect with others who share their interests and passions. We’re always live at Twitch. Stay up to date on all things Twitch on Twitter and on our Blog.

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Previously NBC Olympics’ Coordinating Producer of Track & Field and Figure Skating, Hyland is also Coordinating Producer of Football Night in America and Notre Dame Football

Hyland Serves as NBC Sports’ Lead Producer of the Kentucky Derby for 10th Time Next Saturday, May 1 (2:30 p.m. ET on NBC)

Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, is Friday, July 23, LIVE on NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 19, 2021 – Award-winning producer Rob Hyland, who joined NBC Sports in 1997, has been named the producer of NBC Olympics’ primetime show, beginning with this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, it was announced today.

In Tokyo, Hyland will be working his 10^th Olympics for NBC Sports. He previously served as the lead producer for two of the Games’ most-watched sports – track & field since the 2012 London Olympics and figure skating since the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi in 2014.

NBC Olympics’ primetime show will air live across all time zones each night on NBC from Friday, July 23 through Sunday, August 8, and will be hosted by Mike Tirico.

“Rob has excelled in every production role he has worked at NBC Sports, and we are excited to have him lead our primetime NBC presentation,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production. “Whether it’s the Olympics, Football Night in America, Notre Dame Football, or Triple Crown horse racing, Rob’s expertise in the competition coupled with his creative thinking and innovative spirit have resulted in dynamic, compelling coverage.”

An 18-time Sports Emmy winner, Hyland is also the coordinating producer of Football Night in America – sports’ most-watched weekly studio show – Notre Dame Football, and Triple Crown horse racing. Hyland will serve as NBC Sports’ lead producer of the Kentucky Derby for the 10^th time next Saturday, May 1 (2:30 p.m. ET on NBC).

NBC Olympics will provide unprecedented coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 23, creating a full day of Olympic programming on NBC that culminates in what is always one of the most-watched nights in television with the primetime presentation of the Ceremony.

ABOUT NBC OLYMPICS

A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. NBC Olympics is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights on all platforms to all Olympic Games through 2032. NBC Olympics also produces thousands of hours of Olympic sports programming throughout the year, which is presented on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

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TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo Deportes App To Stream All Linear Coverage;
Telemundo Deportes’ Digital Platforms Will Complement the Olympic Programming with Over 1,000 Pieces of Short-Form Video Content

Telemundo Deportes’ Coverage Will Focus on Soccer, Sports and Stories that Appeal the Most to Hispanic Audiences

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MIAMI – April 19, 2021 – Telemundo Deportes, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the Olympic Games in the U.S., gears up to present the most extensive Olympic coverage ever in Spanish-language media with over 300 hours of programming. Telemundo network will present 187 hours of live competitions and daily recap specials, while its cable network Universo will provide 122 hours of live coverage. The entire linear offering will also be available live via TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo Deportes app. Coverage kicks off Wednesday July 21 with the Women’s Soccer Competition live on Universo at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT.

“We are getting ready for another historic Olympics presentation at Telemundo that will provide fans the most extensive and authentic coverage ever, featuring their favorite sports competitions and inspiring stories,” said Ray Warren, President, Telemundo Deportes. “Telemundo will cover the biggest stories of the Games, with a focus on the sports Latinos are passionate for like soccer, boxing and basketball. We want our audience to experience the best performances across disciplines, and the most compelling stories of the Hispanic athletes on their quest to make history.”

During the Olympics, on most days Telemundo and Universo will present at least 12 hours of live sports coverage throughout the night and early morning. In addition, Telemundo will present a two-hour recap show highlighting the best Olympic stories of the day, every weekday at 1 p.m. ET/PT beginning Monday, July 26 through Friday, August 6.

Telemundo Deportes’ 17 days of coverage of Tokyo 2020 will cover the Games’ biggest stories, with a focus on soccer and other sports competitions relevant to the Latino audience, including boxing, basketball, baseball, volleyball, beach volleyball. The coverage will also highlight the top stories that appeal the most to the audience and in which Latin American teams are strong contenders. In addition, Telemundo Deportes will complement NBC’s primetime coverage of Team USA and popular competitions like swimming, diving, athletics and gymnastics with daily recaps and highlights.

Leading to the start of the Olympics Telemundo Deportes will present two special preview shows:

• Tokyo 2020: En Busca del Sueño Olímpico (In Search for the Olympic Dream), a one-hour look into the stories around the hundreds of athletes who will experience the Olympics this summer, their origins, their motivations and the drive that pushes them to fight for their dreams and never give up. The show will air Saturday, July 17 on Telemundo at 5 p.m. ET/PT followed by a re-air on Universo at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
• Tokyo 2020: El Camino Dorado (The Golden Path), an inside look at the Olympics, the top stories to follow and the nuances of the host city. The show will air on Wednesday, July 21 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on Telemundo and 10 p.m. ET/PT on Universo.

To complement the extensive Olympics programming, Telemundo Deportes’ digital platforms will provide fans with over 1,000 pieces of short-form video and editorial content that will include special series, highlights, top news, live results, medal count, best of Tokyo and athlete profiles, and much more.

More information about Telemundo Deportes’ coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, including details on the schedule, digital content, and on-air talent will be provided closer to the start of the Games.

Telemundo Deportes is the U.S. leading sports brand and destination for the biggest, best global sports programming in Spanish-language. Home to two of the world’s most popular sporting events: the FIFA World Cup through 2026 and the Olympic Games through 2032, Telemundo Deportes delivers a comprehensive roster of live and studio programming. It presents Spanish-language coverage of Premier League, is the exclusive U.S. home of Liga MX’s Chivas de Guadalajara home matches and presents FIFA World Cup CONCACAF qualifying matches for most of the region, including the Mexico and USA national teams’ away matches. Telemundo Deportes also delivers Spanish-language coverage of NFL’s Sunday Night Football, Boxeo Telemundo, the #1 boxing program in Spanish, the digital sports news and entertainment commentary show Titulares y Más (TYM), and Zona Mixta on weekends, among other recognized sports properties.

101 Days to The Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, Friday, July 23, LIVE on NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 13, 2021 – It will be a summer of firsts for Mike Tirico and the NBC Olympics primetime show beginning in July in Tokyo.

Tirico, who makes his debut as the Summer Olympics primetime host, will anchor the show outdoors from a fifth-floor deck with a panoramic view of the Tokyo skyline, highlighted by the landmark Rainbow Bridge. The location marks the first time that the host of NBC Olympics’ primetime presentation will anchor from outdoors (NBC’s first Olympics was the 1964 Tokyo Games).

“We are excited to bring the energy of this vibrant host city to our primetime audience each night as Mike opens the show and interviews the stars of the Games from a spectacular vantage point,” said Molly Solomon, Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production.

After serving as a daytime host from an open-air set on Copacabana Beach at the 2016 Rio Olympics and anchoring NBC Olympics’ primetime and late-night coverage of PyeongChang 2018 from an indoor 3,500 square-foot geodesic dome studio, Tirico will host this summer’s primetime show in Tokyo’s morning and afternoon sunshine (Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Eastern Daylight Time).

“Tokyo is one of the great cosmopolitan cities in the world. The chance to use the city as our daily setting will help bring our viewers back in the States even closer to the Olympic experience,” Tirico said.

The outdoor presentation space, designed by NBC Olympics coordinating director Michael Sheehan and his team, will be enhanced by virtual graphics and an array of monitors. The TODAY show will also broadcast from this NBC Olympics outdoor set each day.

“We’re thrilled to be able to incorporate the live Tokyo cityscape into our most technologically advanced Olympics studio setup,” Sheehan said.

Sheehan, who has been leading the NBC Sports studio design team since 2014, also created with his team a technology-laden indoor presentation space, which can project sweeping cityscape backdrops similar to those seen on NBC’s Football Night in America studio show, which he directs.

NBC Olympics’ studios in Tokyo are designed by award-winning set designer Bryan Higgason, and the team of New York based HD Studio. Lighting for the studios is designed by LDG led by Steve Brill, and all fabrication is done by blackwalnut. The entire scenic project is supervised by NBC Olympic Vice President of Production Operations Atila Ozkaplan.

In 101 days, NBC Olympics will provide unprecedented coverage of the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 23, creating a full day of Olympic programming on NBC that culminates in what is always one of the most-watched nights in television with the primetime presentation of the Ceremony.

ABOUT NBC OLYMPICS

A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. NBC Olympics is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights on all platforms to all Olympic Games through 2032. NBC Olympics also produces thousands of hours of Olympic sports programming throughout the year, which is presented on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

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Allyson Felix, Chuck Aoki, April Ross, Christian Taylor, and More Share Life Lessons with Millions of Children on ClassDojo 

Content Available for Free at ClassDojo.com/heart

STAMFORD, Conn. – April 12, 2021 – NBC Olympics, ClassDojo, and Classroom Champions have partnered to connect children with Olympic and Paralympic athletes in a new exclusive learning series, “Heart of a Champion”. In this unique series, children hear stories from elite U.S. athletes about building important life skills such as perseverance, courage, and goal setting. Children can follow the athletes on their journey to make the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams for the Tokyo Olympics this summer.

Each athlete will share their experience with one important social or emotional trait. An especially notable athlete in the 10-part series is Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field Olympian of all time. Winning her first international title at the age of 15, she has now gone on to hold more world championship and Olympic titles than any other female track athlete. Her episode on courage relates her journey on the track to the courage students use in the everyday classroom setting.

The following athletes and topics are featured in the series:

• • Allyson Felix (Track & Field) – Courage
  • Christian Taylor (Track & Field) – Goal Setting
  • Chuck Aoki (Wheelchair Rugby) – Perseverance
  • Emily Regan (Rowing) – Teamwork
  • Lex Gillette (Track & Field) – Feedback
  • Sophia Herzog (Swimming) – Diversity
  • David Boudia (Diving) – Focus
  • April Ross (Beach Volleyball) – Community

“Heart of a Champion” will be available to the public for free at ClassDojo.com/heart and distributed for free to all classrooms on ClassDojo. Children deserve access to the world’s best learning experiences and role models. This series ends a difficult school year with an inspirational series encouraging students to strive for greatness amidst challenges.

“For decades NBC has been bringing the extraordinary stories of Olympic athletes to life,” said Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer, Entertainment and Sports, NBCUniversal. “Through our partnership with ClassDojo and Classroom Champions, we are excited to connect these athletes with millions of students and to share their inspirational journeys in order to help kids succeed in sports, in the classroom, and in life.”

Sam Chaudhary, CEO of ClassDojo: “Sonia Sotomayor said that ‘a role model in the flesh provides more than inspiration…his or her very existence is confirmation of possibilities one may have every reason to doubt, saying, ‘Yes, someone like me can do this.’’ We couldn’t be more excited to give children everywhere the chance to hear stories from inspiring role models like Allyson Felix, and other extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic athletes on the road to Tokyo.”

“Olympians and Paralympians are the most inspirational athletes our country has to offer to help kids see their potential. As these athletes put their long-standing dreams on hold through the first Olympic and Paralympic postponement in history, there’s no one better equipped to teach kids about perseverance,” said Steve Mesler, Olympic Gold Medalist and Chief Executive Officer of Classroom Champions. “Our partnership with NBC Olympics and ClassDojo is an exciting step in getting the right people in front of millions more kids struggling to find role models in today’s world.”

“One of the most courageous acts one can do is be themselves, but it is also one of the most challenging life skills to learn or teach,” said Allyson Felix, 6-time Olympic Gold Medalist. “When the Tokyo Games were postponed, it tested these lessons once more. It took courage, perseverance, teamwork and my community as an athlete and as a mom, to keep my competition mindset for an additional year. It’s because of these skills, that I’m once again ready to compete at the highest level.”

The Games of the XXXII Olympiad will take place July 23-August 8 in Tokyo, Japan. NBCUniversal will present more than 7,000 hours of coverage for U.S. viewers. The Tokyo Paralympics take place August 24-September 5, with NBCU providing unprecedented coverage. 

About NBC Olympics

A division of NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic Games. NBC Olympics is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights on all platforms to all Olympic Games through 2032. NBC Olympics also produces thousands of hours of Olympic sports programming throughout the year, which is presented on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

About ClassDojo

ClassDojo is a leading education company, with a vision to give every child on Earth an education they love. Its flagship app is the #1 communication app for K-8 teachers, children and families globally. They use it to stay connected, sharing through the school day with photos, videos, messages, and activities. Families rely on ClassDojo Beyond School to help children get learning experiences they love, beyond those their school can offer. Today, ClassDojo is used by 95% of pre-K-8 schools in the US, and serves over 51 million students in 180 countries. To learn more, visit: classdojo.com or Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or read about our@samchaudhary/https-medium-com-samchaudhary-how-to-change-education-from-the-ground-up-f82b8f3e4b95__;!!PIZeeW5wscynRQ!_CoLWtDshjGepzq_9Tn1TOipTZPHG6Qy04nB5qZotAC3N_3ulkC-4BpSMnffcJgdyD0%24"> thesis here.

About Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions is a non-profit dedicated to connecting students with world-class athlete mentors. Classroom Champions supports students’ social and emotional learning (SEL) and academic achievement, and provides curriculum and mentorship programs to districts, schools, and teachers to encourage children to achieve successful futures. Over the past 10 years, Classroom Champions and its more than 200 Olympians, Paralympians, NCAA student-athletes, and professional sport athlete mentors have taught SEL skills to more than 1 million students across 35 countries. Classroom Champions has provided more than $10,000,000 in scholarships to Title I, rural, and Indigenous communities. Students participating in Classroom Champions see significant improvements in the classroom, teachers see improved engagement, and athlete mentors learn new skills to prepare for life after sport. To learn from more athletes visit www.classroomchampions.org.