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NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES RECORD PROGRAMMING FOR 2022 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

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  • 230+ Hours of Winter Paralympic Programming Features Record 120 Hours of Television Coverage
  • First-Ever Paralympic Winter Games Primetime Coverage on NBC & Record Paralympic Broadcast TV Coverage
  • Peacock to Live Stream All NBCUniversal Coverage of Paralympic Winter Games
  • Live Coverage of Opening and Closing Ceremonies on USA Network
  • NBCOlympics.com and NBC Sports App to Provide Live Comprehensive Streaming Coverage via Authentication

  • Extensive Athlete Profiles and Interviews Featured Across Linear, Digital and Social Media Platforms
  • Toyota Returns as Presenting Sponsor of NBCU’s Paralympic Coverage; Paralympic Advertiser Roster Grows from 5 to 30+

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 28, 2022 – Beginning five weeks from today, NBCUniversal will present 230+ hours of Paralympic Winter Games programming, including a record 120 hours of television coverage, for the 2022 Paralympics from Beijing, China, taking place March 4-13, across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app. In addition to record programming, the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics will also feature unprecedented promotion and advertising support.

In its most ambitious effort ever for a Winter Paralympics, NBCU’s coverage, which will once again be presented by Toyota, will feature a record 120 hours of television coverage; seven total hours on the NBC broadcast network, including three in primetime, a first for a Winter Paralympics; similar to the Beijing Olympics, coverage of all events and competition on Peacock; live coverage of the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony on USA Network; and comprehensive live streaming coverage on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication, including all television coverage as well as exclusive coverage of alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, sled hockey, snowboarding, and wheelchair curling.

In addition to being the presenting sponsor of NBCUniversal’s Paralympic Games coverage for the third consecutive Games, Toyota will be the exclusive auto advertiser across all linear and digital coverage of the Beijing Winter Paralympics. Also supporting the athletes of Team USA will be 30+ companies, many of whom are advertising in the Paralympics for the very first time.

Similar to the Tokyo Paralympics, primetime broadcasts on NBC will feature the top stories and moments of the Paralympics with a special focus on the athletes of Team USA. The first primetime broadcast will set the stage for the Games, with the following broadcasts featuring NBC Sports’ award-winning storytellers taking viewers inside the Winter Paralympics like never before with athlete profiles, interviews and competition footage.

Programming highlights also include:

  • All of NBCUniversal’s 2022 Paralympic Winter Games coverage, totaling more than 230 hours, will stream live on Peacock. The service’s premium tier will serve as the streaming home of the Winter Paralympics. Click here to learn more and sign up.
  • On cable, USA Network and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present daily 2022 Paralympic Winter Games coverage throughout the day, including in primetime (excluding Sunday, March 13). USA Network, which debuts as the cable home of the Winter Paralympics with more than 70 hours, will present live coverage of the Opening Ceremony on Friday, March 4, and live coverage of the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, March 13.
  • com and the NBC Sports app will live stream all of NBCUniversal’s Winter Paralympics coverage across desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs for authenticated users.
  • Accessibility features for all television coverage include closed captioning (CC) and audio description (AD) to assist viewers in experiencing the accomplishments and stories of the Paralympic athletes. Digital content accessibility features include keyboard navigation, color contrast and support for screen readers.
  • Additional programming details will be announced at a later date.

NBCUniversal’s extensive promotion leading up to the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games has been highlighted by:

  • “Get to Know Team USA” takeovers of NBC Olympics and On Her Turf social platforms, featuring five-time Paralympian and 10-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters (cross-country skiing, biathlon), Danielle ‘Dani’ Aravich (Nordic skiing), and 2018 Paralympian Thomas Walsh (alpine skiing). Walsh was part of a special moment with four-time Olympian Steven Nyman during a Birds of Prey telecast in December when they exchanged racing bibs.
  • Athlete interviews across NBC affiliate stations, including with two-time Paralympic gold medalist Jen Lee (sled hockey) and 2018 Paralympic gold medalist Andrew Kurka (alpine skiing).
  • Appearance on NBC News’ TODAY last week by two-time Paralympic medalist Mike Schultz (snowboarding) about his athletic journey and training ahead of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.

Additional promotion for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games will occur during NBCUniversal’s coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and in the weeks between the Olympics and Paralympics.

Team USA is expected to feature a number of medal contenders, including five-time Paralympian and 10-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters (cross-country skiing, biathlon); two-time Paralympic medalist, including a gold, Andrew Kurka (alpine skiing); two-time Paralympian and three-time Paralympic gold medalist Kendall Gretsch (cross-country skiing, biathlon); 2018 Paralympian Thomas Walsh (alpine skiing); and two-time Paralympic medalist, including a gold, Mike Schultz (snowboarding). The U.S. is also expected to challenge for medals in team sports and returns many members of the 2018 gold medal-winning sled hockey team, including Rico Roman, Josh Pauls, and Jen Lee.

NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Tokyo Paralympics just four months ago generated numerous viewership milestones, including the two most-watched Paralympic Games telecasts on record in the U.S. Coverage collectively reached 14.1 million viewers, setting a new Paralympics Games record and marking an increase of 81% vs. the Rio Paralympics in 2016 (7.8 million). Click here for details.

“Just off the massive success of the Tokyo Paralympics, we are committed to growing our Paralympics coverage across our platforms and bringing the extraordinary achievements of Para Winter Games athletes to the American audience,” said Gary Zenkel, President, NBC Olympics. “In partnership with Toyota and our record roster of 30-plus advertisers, the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games will mark new heights in our coverage and storytelling.”

“We’re ecstatic to see NBC and Toyota’s continued commitment to bringing great Team USA performances and the excitement of the Paralympic Games into American homes,” said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. “Showcasing the stories of our winter Paralympic athletes living out their dreams is integral to continuing momentum to our shared goal of increasing Para awareness and inclusion.”

“This is a game-changer for winter Paralympic sports in America,” said 10-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters. “As an athlete and advocate for the Paralympic Movement, the more we can have partners like NBC and Toyota bring our Movement to the forefront of society, the more we showcase to the next generation of athletes that there’s a place to live out their dreams.”

“We are thrilled to present the Paralympic Winter Games in just a few short weeks,” said Alexa Pritting, coordinating producer for NBCU’s Paralympic coverage. “Whether it’s on the ice or snow, we look forward to showcasing the athletes and telling their compelling stories as they compete on the world’s biggest stage.”

“It’s our pleasure to partner with NBCUniversal for the third consecutive Paralympic Games to bring even more coverage to American viewers,” said Lisa Materazzo, group vice president, Toyota Marketing, Toyota Motor North America. “There is no better global event for Toyota to reinforce our passionate belief that everyone has the right to freedom of movement in an inclusive society. It’s exciting to see support for the Paralympic Movement grow and we can’t wait for viewers to see that when a person is free to move, anything is possible.”

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NBCUNIVERSAL TO PROVIDE LIVE 4K HDR COVERAGE OF 2022 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES PRIMETIME & PRIME PLUS SHOWS FOR FIRST TIME

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4K HDR Coverage to be Provided for Opening & Closing Ceremonies, and All Primetime and Prime Plus Coverage Throughout Olympic Winter Games

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 27, 2022 – For the first time ever for a Winter Olympics, NBC Sports will provide live coverage of the NBC broadcast network’s Olympics primetime and Prime Plus shows in certain markets in the 4K Ultra High Definition (UHD) format with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and ATMOS sound, providing viewers with the excitement and pageantry of the Olympic Games in astonishing fashion.

NBC’s primetime coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies will also be presented in 4K HDR. Events which will be featured in 4K HDR during the Winter Olympics primetime and Prime Plus shows include figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, hockey, bobsled, and other sports. Prime Plus follows the late local news in most markets and often features live competition given the time difference between Beijing and the U.S.

NBCUniversal will distribute the 4K HDR coverage to U.S. distribution partners, who will individually choose how to make the content available to their customers.

“The Winter Olympics provide some of the most amazing moments and stunning visuals in the world of sports,” said Gary Zenkel, President, NBC Olympics. “We’re excited to once again bring the American audience closer to all of the incredible action with our live primetime and Prime Plus shows utilizing this remarkable 4K HDR technology.”

NBC Sports’ 4K UHD programming provides pictures in ultra-high resolution (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) that is four times that of current HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), High Dynamic Range (HDR), which produces wider contrast and richer range of colors, and Dolby ATMOS, which provides a fully immersive overhead surround sound experience.

NBCUniversal will provide coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games from Feb. 2-20. The Opening Ceremony will be presented on Friday, Feb. 4, live in the morning and again in primetime on NBC and Peacock. Similar to recent Winter Games, NBC’s primetime Olympic coverage begins the night before the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 3. Coverage begins on Wednesday, Feb. 2, on USA Network and Peacock. NBCUniversal is presenting its 18th Olympic Games, 12th consecutive overall, and sixth straight Winter Games, all the most by any U.S. media company.

ABOUT NBC SPORTS

NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more.

–NBC OLYMPICS–

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS $4.5 MILLION PEGASUS WORLD CUP CHAMPIONSHIP INVITATIONAL SERIES THIS SAT., JAN. 29 LIVE AT 4:30 P.M. ET ON NBC AND PEACOCK

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Host Ahmed Fareed Joined by Jerry Bailey, Britney Eurton, Matt Bernier, and Nick Luck

Coverage Streams on NBCSports.com & the NBC Sports app

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 27, 2022 – NBC Sports presents horse racing’s first major event of the year, the $4.5 million Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series from Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida this Saturday, Jan. 29, live at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The 2022 Pegasus World Cup features reigning champion and 2021 Eclipse Award Horse of the Year finalist Knicks Go. Also expected to compete in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) are Big Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) champion Life Is Good and 2019 Belmont Stakes winner Sir Winston.

Colonel Liam, last year’s $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf winner, will look to defend his title against a field that includes Man o’ War Stakes (G1) winner Channel Cat and Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1) champion Hit the Road.

In its sixth year, the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series will include the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1), to be contested by the expected nine-horse field on the dirt at 1-1/8 miles, and the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1). NBC Sports will also present highlights of the inaugural Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf (G3), which will run earlier in the day on Saturday, during the show. The Pegasus World Cup, which is known for world class racing, features a special race day that combines the fusion of celebrity attendees, fashion, and live performances.

Ahmed Fareed hosts Saturday’s coverage alongside Hall of Fame jockey and analyst Jerry Bailey, reporters Britney Eurton and Nick Luck, and analyst/handicapper Matt Bernier from on-site at Gulfstream Park.

NBC Sports Audio on SiriusXM channel 85 will carry live coverage of the event.

In addition to Peacock, all NBC coverage will be streamed live on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app.

For more information about the Pegasus World Cup, visit www.pegasusworldcup.com and follow @PegasusWorldCup #RunWithUs on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

 

NBC SPORTS AND HORSE RACING: NBC Sports is the exclusive home to the most important and prestigious events in horse racing, including the Triple Crown, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Royal Ascot, and Pegasus World Cup Invitational Series. NBC has been the exclusive home of the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes since 2001, and the Belmont Stakes since 2011, when NBC Sports Group reassembled the Triple Crown.

ABOUT THE STRONACH GROUP AND 1/ST 

The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core.  The company’s consumer facing brand 1/ST (pronounced “First”) powers The Stronach Group’s forward-thinking 1/ST RACING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY, 1/ST EXPERIENCE, and 1/ST PROPERTIES businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group’s continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred horse racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING drives the best-in-class horse racing operations at the company’s premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, Gulfstream Park West and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course – home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the newly formed operating group for all of 1/ST’s media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, GWS and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is horse racing’s largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. 1/ST PROPERTIES is responsible for the development of the company’s live, work and play communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland).  As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group’s commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred horse racing on and off the track. For more information, please visit www.1st.com.

EXCHANGE TEAMS UP WITH COMCAST NBCUNIVERSAL TO PROVIDE SERVICE MEMBERS WITH FREE STREAMING OF THE 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS

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DALLAS AND NEW YORK – Service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will again enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full streaming coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal. Military members will be able to stream all the action from the Olympic Winter Games using their personal devices and computers through ShopMyExchange.com. The Winter Olympics take place Feb. 2 – 20.

Through this arrangement, U.S. service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide can stream more than 2,100 hours of events, a record for a Winter Olympics, using NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app, via authentication. Top stories and moments, as well as live streams of select practice and warm-up sessions, extensive video content including event recaps, highlights, viral moments, interviews and more, will be featured throughout the games.

“We’re excited to once again team with Comcast NBCUniversal to bring the Olympics to service members and their families, wherever they are called to serve,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull. “The Olympics are like no other event, and we’re pleased to play a part in helping our military community cheer on Team USA.”

“We’re honored to continue our partnership with the Exchange in bringing the glory of the Games to veterans, service members, and military families around the world,” said Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Carol Eggert, Senior Vice President of Military & Veteran Affairs at Comcast NBCUniversal. “We’re grateful for our military and its service to our Nation and excited to offer multiple ways for them to view all the action and stories of inspiration from Team USA.”

Service members can access NBCUniversal’s coverage from their computers or personal devices by visiting NBCOlympics.com or the NBC Sports app and choosing the Exchange as their service provider.

Because of content rights restrictions, an active ShopMyExchange.com account is required. OCONUS viewers must also be physically located on-installation at a military location with internet service through an authorized internet service provider to gain access. An authorized provider is one which has partnered with the Exchange on the technical solutions allowing streaming viewership on U.S. military installations in OCONUS.

NBCUniversal will provide coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games from Feb. 2-20. The Opening Ceremony will be presented on Friday, Feb. 4, live in the morning and again in primetime on NBC and Peacock. Similar to recent Winter Games, NBC’s primetime Olympic coverage begins the night before the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 3. Coverage begins on Wednesday, Feb. 2, on USA Network and Peacock. NBCUniversal is presenting its 18th Olympic Games, 12th consecutive overall, and sixth straight Winter Games, all the most by any U.S. media company.

Additional information is available on the Exchange’s online community Hub.

 

Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 53rd-largest retailer in the United States. Its earnings provided $2.1 billion in dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs over the last 10 years. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on broadband, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

About NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE OF 60TH IMSA ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA ENDURANCE RACE ACROSS NBC, USA NETWORK AND PEACOCK

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Live Coverage Begins Saturday at 1:30 p.m. ET on NBC; All Coverage Streams on Peacock

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Serves as Analyst with Leigh Diffey and Calvin Fish; James Hinchcliffe Makes Debut on Peacock Pit Box with Marty Snider

Steve Letarte Pulls An All-Nighter – Working All 24 Hours Providing Analysis and Showcasing Unique Rolex 24 Infield Extravaganza

Double Duty – Townsend Bell to Participate in Race and Serve as Race Analyst

Peacock Presents Robert Wickens’ Return to Racing at IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Race Friday at 1:35 p.m. ET

Monster Energy Supercross Anaheim – Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock, Encore Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on NBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 26, 2022 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship begins this weekend with unparalleled live coverage of the 60th Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race at Daytona International Speedway on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.

The Rolex 24 At Daytona features icons of the racing world competing on teams across five separate classes of competition – Daytona Prototype International (DPi), Le Mans Prototype 2 (LMP2), Le Mans Prototype 3 (LMP3), GT Daytona Pro (GTD PRO), and GT Daytona (GTD) – where the world’s premier car manufacturers are represented.

This year’s race is no exception with some of the world’s most well-known drivers competing, including Jimmie Johnson, Scott Dixon, Helio Castroneves, Simon Pagenaud, Sebastien Bourdais, Alexander Rossi, Alex Palou, Marcus Ericsson, and Austin Cindric. The Wayne Taylor Racing No. 10 car will be aiming for its fourth consecutive overall win.

NBC Sports’ comprehensive presentation will utilize 14 of its IMSA, NASCAR and INDYCAR commentators, analysts and reporters on-site for its comprehensive coverage of the Rolex 24 headlined by NBC Sports’ lead IMSA commentating team of play-by-play voice Leigh Diffey, Rolex 24 winner and former IMSA GT driver and analyst Calvin Fish (analyst) alongside NASCAR on NBC analyst and NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr.

INDYCAR fan-favorite and veteran driver James Hinchcliffe makes his on-air debut with NBC Sports, joining Marty Snider and Vanessa Richardson on the Peacock Pit Box on pit road, and also serving as an analyst in the booth.

Steve Letarte will be pulling an all-nighter for NBC Sports, working all 24 hours of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Letarte will work alongside his NASCAR on NBC boothmate Jeff Burton to provide analysis and showcase the unique experience at the Rolex 24 infield.

Parker Kligerman, Kevin Lee and Dillon Welch will serve as pit reporters throughout the event. Dave Burns and Brian Till will also serve as play-by-play commentators.

In addition to comprehensive Rolex 24 At Daytona coverage, Peacock will also provide exclusive streaming coverage of Robert Wickens’ return to racing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Daytona this Friday at 1:35 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports’ coverage will also include a number of features surrounding the Rolex 24, including a piece highlighting the 60-year anniversary of the event, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s interview with Mario Andretti, and an interview with Robert Wickens following his return to racing on Friday.

Below are the broadcast details for the Rolex 24 at Daytona. All coverage will also stream on Peacock.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play/Host: Leigh Diffey, Dave Burns, Brian Till, Marty Snider
  • Analyst: Calvin Fish, Dale Earnhardt Jr., James Hinchcliffe, Steve Letarte, Jeff Burton, Townsend Bell
  • Pit Reporters: Parker Kligerman, Kevin Lee, Dillon Welch
  • Reporter: Vanessa Richardson


HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – NBC, USA Network
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Time (ET) Platform
Sat., January 29 1:30-2:30 p.m. NBC
  2:30-4 p.m. Peacock
  4-7 p.m. USA Network
  7-10 p.m. Peacock
  10 a.m. – 3 p.m. USA Network
Sun., January 30 3-6 a.m. Peacock
  6 a.m. – Noon USA Network
  Noon – 2 p.m. NBC

 

Below is the full 2022 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship schedule with platforms and times, all ET:

Date Race Circuit Network Start Time
Sat., March 19 Twelve Hours of Sebring Sebring International Raceway USA/Peacock  10 a.m.
Sat., April 9 Grand Prix of Long Beach Long Beach Street Circuit USA  5 p.m.
Sun., May 1 Laguna Seca WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca NBC  3 p.m.
Sun., May 15 Mid-Ohio Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course USA  2 p.m.
Sat., June 4 Detroit Grand Prix Belle Isle Park USA  3 p.m.
Sun., June 28 Six Hours of The Glen Watkins Glen International USA/Peacock  10:30 a.m.
Sun., July 3 Sports Car Grand Prix Canadian Tire Motorsport Park NBC  3 p.m.
Sat., July 16 Northeast Grand Prix Lime Rock Park USA/Peacock  3 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 7 Road America Road America USA/Peacock  TBD
Sun., Aug. 28 GT Challenge at VIR VIRginia International Raceway USA  2 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 1 Petit Le Mans Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta NBC/USA/Peacock  12 p.m.

 

SUPERCROSS RETURNS TO ANAHEIM THIS SATURDAY AT 10 P.M. ET LIVE ON CNBC AND PEACOCK

The 2022 Monster Energy Supercross season continues this weekend from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif., live on Saturday at 10 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock, as the series continues its California swing to open the year. Chase Sexton is coming off his first career win the 450SX Class in Oakland, marking the third different winner in three races to open the season. Michael Mosiman earned his first career win in the 250SX Class. Two-time 250SX East Champion Zach Osborne will serve as on-track analyst for this week’s broadcast.

Qualifying coverage on Saturday from Anaheim gets underway at 4 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock. All Supercross heats, qualifiers and live and on-demand replays of races will be available on Peacock. Click here for more details.

BROADCAST TEAM

  • Play by Play: Daniel Blair
  • Analyst: Ricky Carmichael
  • On-Track Analyst: Zach Osborne
  • Reporter: Kristen Beat

 

HOW TO WATCH

  • TV – CNBC
  • Streaming – Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Date Coverage Network/Streaming Time (ET)
Sat., Jan. 29 Monster Energy Supercross – Qualifying Peacock 4 p.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race CNBC, Peacock, NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app 10 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 30 Monster Energy Supercross – Race* CNBC 10 a.m.
  Monster Energy Supercross – Race* NBC 3 p.m.

 

All 17 Supercross races, highlighted by exclusive live coverage of heats, qualifiers and main event races, will be presented across NBC, CNBC, USA Network, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms. The 2022 season will feature a record three live races and 13 total hours of coverage on NBC. The complete schedule can be found here.

-NBC SPORTS-

 

NBC SPORTS’ PREMIER LEAGUE STUDIO SHOW TO BE PRESENTED LIVE FROM SOFI STADIUM THROUGHOUT SUPER BOWL WEEK

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Arlo White Crosses the Pond to Host Alongside Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard for Shows from Tuesday, Feb. 8 through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13 

White, Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux to Host the Following Weekend’s Shows (Feb. 19-20) from Sky Sports Studios in U.K.

Live 11-Hour Transfer Deadline Day Show on Peacock Next Monday, Jan. 31 Beginning at 8 a.m. ET

Premier League Viewership off to Best Start Since 2015-16

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 27, 2022 – In less than two weeks, NBC Sports’ Premier League studio show will hit the road for seven days of programming between Feb. 8-20.

First, from Feb. 8-13, the studio shows will be presented live from a set outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles – home of Super Bowl LVI on NBC, Peacock and Telemundo on Feb. 13. Arlo White will host the shows alongside analysts Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe and Tim Howard.

The following weekend, White will host Feb. 19-20 shows from Sky Sports studios in the U.K. alongside Lee Dixon and Graeme Le Saux – his regular match commentary partners.

Rebecca Lowe will serve as NBC’s daytime host throughout the 2022 Winter Games. From Feb. 2-20, NBC Sports International Broadcast Center in Stamford, Conn. will be utilizing all studios for Winter Games coverage.

The first week of remote coverage marks NBC Sports’ second Premier League trip to the Los Angeles area this season. On Oct. 23-24, NBC Sports and the Premier League brought the Premier League Mornings Live fan festival to the historic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum – home to two Olympic Games (1932 and 1984) and two Super Bowls (I and VII).

This February also marks the second time NBC Sports’ Premier League studio show will broadcast live from the Super Bowl – after making the trip to Arizona prior to Super Bowl XLIX in 2015.

Next Monday, Jan. 31, Sky Sports News’ 11-hour Transfer Deadline Day special will be presented live on Peacock from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. ET.

Viewership for NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage is at its highest since 2015-16 at this point in the season with a Total Audience Delivery of 588,000 viewers across English- and Spanish-language platforms – up 15% from last season.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS AND CLASSROOM CHAMPIONS LAUNCH LEARNING SERIES FOR CHILDREN FEATURING ATHLETES COMPETING IN 2022 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES

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‘Champion Mindset’ Series Features Olympians and Paralympians Sharing Life Lessons with Millions of K-8 Students Through Unique Collaboration between NBC Sports, Youth Sports Platform SportsEngine and Four of the Most Prominent Education Organizations in America

Athletes Featured Include Olympians and Paralympians Chris Mazdzer, Elana Meyers-Taylor, Dan Cnossen, Andrew Kurka and More

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 26, 2022 – NBC Sports and Classroom Champions have teamed up with four prominent education organizations to connect children with Olympic and Paralympic athletes in an exclusive learning series, “Champion Mindset.” Education content leaders BrainPOP, Classroom Champions, Epic!, and GoNoodle, and youth sports platform SportsEngine will collectively produce dozens of new, exclusive pieces of content for the initiative.

In this unique series, children hear stories from elite Team USA athletes about building important life skills—like perseverance, healthy living, and goal setting. Students, teachers and families will be able to engage with the content for free during the entirety of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

“As a new mom, I am more interested than ever before about how to be a positive role model to this next generation,” said Elana Meyers Taylor, Olympic Silver Medalist, Bobsled. “The Champion Mindset is more than just a way to think, it’s waking up each day believing in yourself and working toward becoming the best version of you. The partners coming together for this initiative are bringing these skills to life at a time when kids really need them. Proud and excited to be a part of the Champion Mindset on my way to the 2022 Winter Games.”

Each education partner will have a different form of content ranging from interactive videos for students to mixed-media videos to interactive lesson plans, all highlighting valuable lessons from athletes who will be competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics on what it means to have a Champion Mindset.

“Olympians and Paralympians are incredible role models for kids,” said Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer, Entertainment and Sports, NBCUniversal. “We are excited that this partnership will allow students to learn important life lessons from decorated athletes at the same time those athletes are skiing and sliding against the best Olympians and Paralympians in the world.”

Champion Mindset will be available to the public for free at YourChampionMindset.com and distributed to all subscribers of the education partners with a combined audience of over 50 million. Children deserve access to the world’s best learning experiences and role models, like the American athletes ready to compete for our country in the Winter Games.

“The obstacles I’ve faced in my life were difficult, but they got me here,” said Dan Cnossen, Paralympic Gold Medalist, Para Cross-Country Skiing and Para Biathlon, and retired Navy SEAL. “When I lost my leg during my service, there were many points when I felt like giving up, but I knew that wasn’t an option. I believe that anyone can channel the Champion Mindset and I’m incredibly grateful to be able to pass along what I have learned through my journey to kids across this country.”

“As an Olympic gold medalist, I know how powerful the athlete mindset can be in sport but also in life,” said Steve Mesler, Olympic Gold Medalist and Chief Executive Officer of Classroom Champions. “Champion Mindset is more than just about telling kids to persevere and dream big; but rather it’s about showing them the journey of these athletes as they compete for something they’ve dreamt about for decades. It’s not just a moment on the podium, it’s a mindset that keeps you going year after year. This is something we at Classroom Champions are incredibly proud to bring to kids in a tangible way. This partner initiative with some of the most beloved organizations in education will bring a unique lens to these lessons, and we’re excited for the world to see it.”

NBCUniversal will provide coverage of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games from Feb. 2-20. The Opening Ceremony will be presented on Friday, Feb. 4, live in the morning and again in primetime on NBC and Peacock. Similar to recent Winter Games, NBC’s primetime Olympic coverage begins the night before the Opening Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 3. NBCUniversal is presenting its 18th Olympic Games, 12th consecutive overall, and sixth straight Winter Games, all the most by any U.S. media company.

About NBC Sports

NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. The sports media company presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more.

About BrainPOP

BrainPOP is an online educational solution that makes rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all students. Proven to raise academic achievement, it has been a trusted resource to more than six million educators and has engaged the hearts and challenged the minds of over 300 million learners worldwide. 70% of K-8 U.S. schools turned to BrainPOP as a go-to resource during remote learning, and nine out of 10 educators would recommend it to a friend or colleague. BrainPOP provides endless opportunities for kids to take agency over their learning through playful, knowledge-building content and learner-driven projects that strengthen critical, computational, and creative thinking across the entire curriculum. The company is committed to empowering kids to succeed and thrive in the classroom and beyond.

 

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.

 

About Epic
Designed for unlimited discovery and unmatched safety, Epic is the leading digital reading platform for kids. Built on a collection of 40,000+ popular, high-quality books, audiobooks and videos from 250+ of the world’s best publishers—Epic reaches more than 50 million kids in homes and classrooms and fuels curiosity and reading confidence. Epic has made access free to educators and more than 2 million teachers have signed up for classroom use. Epic is part of the BYJU’S family of brands, working together to unlock a love of learning around the world. To learn more, visit getepic.com, or follow Epic on Facebook and Twitter.

 

About GoNoodle

GoNoodle is a fast-growing, media, and technology company committed to creating joy, health, and self-discovery in elementary-aged kids (and the adults in their lives). We make videos and games that get kids up and moving and developing their wellness, mental health, equanimity, and resilience. GoNoodle is in millions of homes and more than 90% of U.S. public and private elementary schools. Kids love it because it’s fun. Teachers love it because it engages students and reinforces curriculum. Parents love it because it’s meant to fuel their kids and bring them closer. To learn more, visit http://www.gonoodle.com.

 

About SportsEngine, Inc. 

Helping the world play smarter and live more, SportsEngine, Inc., an NBC Sports Group company, is the leading provider of sport relationship management software serving millions of coaches, parents, athletes, clubs, leagues, governing bodies, and associations. SportsEngine helps sports organizations around the globe reduce the time they spend on administrative tasks, and enables them to focus more on developing their athletes, providing safe experiences, and furthering the love of sport. Leagues and governing bodies across the country use National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI), a SportsEngine, Inc. subsidiary, to manage their background checks and safety programs. Learn more at: www.sportsengine.com/corp, facebook.com/sportsengine; or @sportsengine">twitter.com/@sportsengine.

NBC SPORTS’ STAR-STUDDED CAST TO PRESENT SUPER BOWL LVI, HEADLINING BIGGEST DAY IN SPORTS ON “SUPER GOLD SUNDAY” FEB. 13

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Al Michaels to Handle Record-Tying 11th Super Bowl TV Play-by-Play Call, Joined by Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya, Kathryn Tappen & Terry McAulay

Mike Tirico to Host Five-Hour Super Bowl LVI Pregame Show at 1 p.m. ET and Handle Lombardi Trophy Presentation on NBC & Peacock Amidst Hosting Winter Olympics Primetime Show

Maria Taylor Makes Super Bowl Hosting Debut Beginning Pregame at Santa Monica Pier, On-Field at Halftime & Postgame Anchor Post

Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees Makes Super Bowl TV Debut Alongside Fellow Super Bowl Champions Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison & Former NFL QB Chris Simms; Jac Collinsworth Makes Super Bowl Debut

NBC Sports’ NFL Insiders Mike Florio & Peter King Cover Respective 13th and 38th Super Bowls

Michael Holley and Michael Smith from Peacock’s Brother From Another to Report from AFC and NFC Team Hotels, while Access Hollywood’s Kit Hoover Goes Inside the NFL Tailgate

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rutledge Wood to Embark on “Super SoCal Adventure”; Steve Kornacki Makes “Super Sunday” Debut

Super Bowl Coverage on NBC and Peacock Bookended by Morning and Primetime Olympic Programming, Creating “Super Gold Sunday”

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 26, 2021 – NBC Sports’ presentation of Super Bowl LVI includes a star-studded commentating team as Los Angeles hosts its first Super Bowl in nearly three decades from SoFi Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 13, on NBC, Telemundo and Peacock. Super Bowl LVI marks the network’s 20th Super Bowl broadcast, and the first on Peacock. Telemundo will be the first Spanish-language broadcast network to air the Super Bowl.

In all, a record 27 hosts, analysts, and commentators will be in eight locations around Los Angeles and at SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl Sunday.

On Feb. 13, Super Bowl LVI and 2022 Winter Olympic Games converge across NBC Sports to create “Super Gold Sunday” – the biggest day in sports media history – featuring the awarding of the Lombardi Trophy in Los Angeles and multiple gold medal events in Beijing.

COMMENTATORS

Al Michaels, the play-by-play voice for NBC’s Sunday Night Football, calls Super Bowl LVI on NBC and Peacock. This marks Michaels’ 11th Super Bowl play-by-play assignment – tied for the most ever for a television commentator, joining former CBS and FOX announcer Pat Summerall (11).

Joining Michaels are 16-time Emmy Award-winner Cris Collinsworth (analyst), who played in two Super Bowls as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals; four-time Sports Emmy Award-winner Michele Tafoya and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporters); and three-time Super Bowl referee Terry McAulay (rules analyst). This marks the fifth Super Bowl assignment for Collinsworth and Tafoya, and the first game assignment for both Tappen and McAulay.

The Super Bowl LVI Pregame Show features host Mike Tirico, who will make an unprecedented hosting double as he will anchor the Olympic primetime show in Beijing beginning Thursday, Feb. 3. He will also host NBC Sports’ Super Bowl halftime show and handle the Lombardi Trophy presentation after the game. Tirico’s first broadcast from SoFi Stadium will be the Friday, Feb. 11 Olympic primetime show on NBC and Peacock, where he will host from a special outdoor set.

Maria Taylor makes her Super Bowl hosting debut, starting Sunday’s pregame show at the famed Santa Monica Pier, before heading to the field at SoFi Stadium. At halftime, she will provide viewers with a “moments-away” look at what’s to come in the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show from backstage and on-field locations. After the game, Taylor will anchor from the main set at SoFi Stadium.

Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees makes his Super Bowl television debut on the Super Bowl pregame show alongside Football Night in America teammates and fellow Super Bowl champions Tony Dungy and Rodney Harrison. Dungy won a Super Bowl as a player with the Pittsburgh Steelers (XIII) and as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts (XLI). Harrison won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots (XXXVIII and XXXIX).

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, whose father was MVP of Super Bowl XXI as quarterback of the New York Giants, joins Taylor at Santa Monica Pier before making his way to SoFi Stadium, while Jac Collinsworth makes his Super Bowl debut, working on the field alongside Harrison.

NBC Sports insiders Mike Florio and Peter King are covering their 13th and 38th Super Bowls, respectively. Florio will report on all the news surrounding Super Bowl LVI from on-location in Los Angeles, while King will present a feature and additional commentary. Steve Kornacki, NBC News’ celebrated political correspondent, will make his “Super Sunday” debut on the Super Bowl pregame show.

Throughout the pregame show, Michael Holley and Michael Smith from Peacock’s Brother From Another will report from the AFC and NFC team hotels, and Access Hollywood’s Kit Hoover will take viewers inside the NFL Tailgate at SoFi Stadium.

NBC Sports’ Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Rutledge Wood will embark on a “Super SoCal Adventure,” bringing viewers to various landmarks throughout Los Angeles leading up to the game.

Coverage will be led by Emmy-Award winner, Miguel Gurwitz, along with Ana Jurka, Karim Mendiburu and special guest Rolando Cantu, a former Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman. Carlos Mauricio Ramirez will handle play-by-play and Jorge Andres will provide game analysis. In addition, Andres Cantor will make an appearance on NBC Sports’ Super Bowl pregame show.

NBC Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl LVI is led by executive producer Fred Gaudelli and director Drew Esocoff, who will work their seventh Super Bowl together. NBC Sports’ Super Bowl LVI Pregame coverage is produced by Tommy Roy and Matt Casey, and directed by Pierre Moossa. Sam Flood is the executive producer of NBC Sports.

COVERAGE SCHEDULE

Sunday’s coverage on NBC and Peacock’s premium tier begins at 8 a.m. ET with the Winter Olympics from Beijing. Super Bowl LVI coverage begins at Noon ET with the NFL Films-produced Road to the Super Bowl.

At 1 p.m. ET, the five-hour Super Bowl LVI Pregame Show kicks off from Los Angeles on NBC and Peacock, leading into Super Bowl LVI at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Telemundo’s pregame show kicks off at 5 p.m. ET and will feature news, analysis and debate ahead of the game, as well a look at the NFL’s commitment to Latino fans.

Peacock customers who subscribe to the premium tier enjoy access to stream all NBC Sunday Night Football games including preseason, playoffs and Super Bowl LVI.

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream Super Bowl LVI to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The full HD-quality video stream will come directly from NBC’s broadcasts. NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app are available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Windows Store, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox, and Chromecast.

Following Super Bowl post-game coverage, including the awarding of the Lombardi Trophy, coverage from Beijing continues with the Winter Olympics Primetime Show at 10:45 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, which will feature gold medals awarded in ice dance figure skating and monobob. Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates and Madison Hubbell and Zach Donohue (ice dance), and Kallie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor (monobob) are expected to contend for medals.

After 30 minutes of local news coverage at Midnight ET, the day concludes with the Winter Olympics Prime Plus Show at 12:30 a.m. ET.

NBC Sports’ Feb. 13 Schedule on NBC and Peacock (all times ET):

8 a.m. 2022 Winter Olympics
Noon Road to the Super Bowl
1 p.m. Super Bowl LVI Pregame Show
6:30 p.m. Super Bowl LVI
10:45 p.m. 2022 Winter Olympics Primetime Show
Midnight Late Local News*
12:30 a.m. 2022 Winter Olympics Prime Plus Show

*NBC only

 

—NBC SPORTS—

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS 50+ HOURS OF TOURNAMENT COVERAGE THIS WEEK, HIGHLIGHTED BY PGA TOUR’S FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN FROM TORREY PINES

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Live Coverage of PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open Begins Today at 12:30 p.m. ET on GOLF Channel

2022 LPGA Tour Season Continues with the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio – Live Coverage Gets Underway on GOLF Channel Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET

GOLF Channel Presents First-Ever Televised APGA Tour Event with Final Round Coverage of APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational Sunday at 5 p.m. ET

DP World Tour’s Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic & Collegiate Southwestern Invitational Events Also Presented this Week

GOLF Channel to Provide Week-Long Coverage From 2022 PGA Show in Orlando

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 26, 2022 – NBC Sports presents more than 50 hours of tournament coverage this week with five events across the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, APGA Tour, DP World Tour, and collegiate golf, highlighted by the PGA TOUR’s 2022 Farmers Insurance Open from Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif.

On Sunday, GOLF Channel will present the first-ever telecast of an Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Tour event with final round coverage of the Farmers Insurance Invitational at Torrey Pines. Founded in 2010, the APGA Tour is a non-profit organization whose mission is to bring greater diversity to golf through professional tournaments and career development programs.

All week long, GOLF Channel’s studio shows are spotlighting the APGA Tour and its players through features, interviews, and on-site news coverage. Highlights include profiles on accomplished APGA Tour players Kevin Hall and Willie Mack III, an interview with APGA Tour CEO Ken Bentley, and reports from pro golfer Doug Smith, who co-hosts GOLF Channel’s Beyond the Fairway podcast and will be part of the tournament’s broadcast team on Sunday.

Also this week, GOLF Channel provides week-long coverage from the 2022 PGA Show in Orlando, Fla., showcasing the latest golf equipment, technology and fashion from major brands across the golf industry.

PGA TOUR: FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN

The PGA TOUR heads to Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif., for this week’s Farmers Insurance Open. The star-studded field will play one round on each the North Course and the South Course – which hosted the 2021 U.S. Open – on Wednesday and Thursday before the South Course becomes the sole venue played during the final two rounds.

GOLF Channel presents live coverage beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET today and 3 p.m. ET on Thursday, and provides lead-in coverage over the weekend.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Steve Sands
    • Analyst: Nick Faldo
    • Tower: Curt Byrum / Frank Nobilo
    • On-Course: Arron Oberholser

 

How To Watch – Wednesday, January 26 – Saturday, January 29 (all times ET)

    • TV – GOLF Channel
    • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday 3-7 p.m.
Friday 3-5 p.m.
Saturday 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

    • Jon Rahm
    • Bryson DeChambeau
    • Dustin Johnson
    • Brooks Koepka
    • Hideki Matsuyama
    • Xander Schauffele
    • Justin Thomas
    • Phil Mickelson
    • Patrick Reed

 

LPGA TOUR: GAINBRIDGE LPGA AT BOCA RIO

The 2022 LPGA Tour season continues this week with the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio from Boca Raton, Fla. World No. 1 Nelly Korda is the defending champion, and World Golf Hall of Famer Karrie Webb is expected to play, making her first appearance on the LPGA Tour since the 2020 Pelican’s Women’s Championship more than 14 months ago.

Live coverage gets underway Thursday at 11:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Grant Boone
    • Analyst: Morgan Pressel
    • Tower: Tom Abbott
    • On-Course: Jerry Foltz / Karen Stupples

How To Watch – Thursday, January 27 – Sunday, January 30 (all times ET)

    • TV – GOLF Channel
    • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Sunday 2-5 p.m.

Notable Players This Week

    • Nelly Korda
    • Jessica Korda
    • Brooke Henderson
    • Lydia Ko
    • Inbee Park
    • Lexi Thompson

DP WORLD TOUR: SLYNC.IO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC

Rory McIlroy and Collin Morikawa headline the field from Emirates Golf Club in Dubai as the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic makes its 33rd appearance on the DP World Tour’s Middle East swing. Paul Casey looks to defend his 2021 title.

Live coverage gets underway Thursday at 2:30 a.m. ET on GOLF Channel.

How To Watch – Thursday, January 27 – Sunday, January 30 (all times ET)

    • TV – GOLF Channel
    • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app

 

Day GOLF Channel
Thursday 2:30-8:30 a.m.
Friday 2:30-8:30 a.m.
Saturday 2-8 a.m.
Sunday 2-8 a.m.

Notable Players This Week

    • Rory McIlroy
    • Collin Morikawa
    • Viktor Hovland
    • Paul Casey
    • Lee Westwood
    • Tommy Fleetwood

 

ADVOCATES PGA TOUR: APGA FARMERS INSURANCE INVITATIONAL

The third-annual APGA Farmers event expands to expands to a two-day, 36-hole format from Torrey Pines as GOLF Channel presents live final round coverage on Sunday at 5 p.m. ET from the South Course, marking the first time an APGA Tour event will be televised. Landon Lyons is the defending champion, defeating 2020 winner Tim O’Neal by three shots.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Damon Hack
    • Analyst: Notah Begay III
    • On-Course: Doug Smith/Jacques Slade

How To Watch – Sunday, January 30 (all times ET)

    • TV – GOLF Channel
    • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Sunday 5-7:30 p.m.

 

Notable Players This Week

    • Aaron Beverly
    • Marcus Byrd
    • Kevin Hall
    • Landon Lyons
    • Willie Mack III
    • Marcus Manley
    • Tim O’Neal
    • Tommy Schaff

 

COLLEGE GOLF: SOUTHWESTERN INVITATIONAL

GOLF Channel presents live final round coverage of the 43rd edition of the Southwestern Invitational today at 4:30 p.m. ET from the North Ranch Country Club in Westlake Village, Calif.

Click here for more information on NBC Sports’ 2022 spring college golf schedule.

GOLF Channel Broadcast Team

    • Play by Play: Bob Papa
    • Analyst: John Cook
    • Tower: Steve Burkowski
    • On-Course: Billy Ray Brown / Emilia Migliaccio

How To Watch – Wednesday, January 26 (all times ET)

    • TV – GOLF Channel
    • Streaming – NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
Day GOLF Channel
Wednesday 4:30-7:30 p.m.

 

GOLF CHANNEL TO PROVIDE WEEK-LONG COVERAGE FROM 2022 PGA SHOW IN ORLANDO

GOLF Channel provides week-long coverage from the 2022 PGA Show in Orlando, Fla., showcasing the latest golf equipment, technology and fashion from major brands across the golf industry.

Matt Adams and Bailey Chamblee serve as hosts and correspondents for GOLF Channel’s week-long PGA Show coverage, conducting live reports and interviews from the Orange County Convention Center that will air within Golf Today.

More than 50 companies from across the golf industry will be featured throughout GOLF Channel’s PGA Merchandise Show coverage. Live interviews from the PGA Show this week will include:

    • Seth Waugh, CEO, PGA of America
    • Jim Richerson, President, PGA of America
    • 2021 PGA Teacher and Coach of the Year, which will be announced this week

 

NBC Sports Next, the technology and innovation division within NBC Sports, will collaborate with GOLF Channel to exhibit at this year’s PGA Show. The golf brands within NBC Sports Next, including GolfNow, TeeOff, GolfPass, and ClubBuy serve as the leading providers of technology and services to more than 9,000 golf courses around the world.

BROADCAST NOTES

    • Golf Today and Golf Central: Golf Today and Golf Central will provide pre- and post-tournament coverage on GOLF Channel Thursday-Sunday. Golf Today is anchored by Shane Bacon and Damon Hack (Thursday), and Eamon Lynch and Hack (Friday) alongside Matt Adams and Kira K. Dixon. This week’s Golf Central coverage is anchored by Whit Watson, Anna Whiteley, Brandel Chamblee, Doug Smith, and Dixon.
Day Golf Today Golf Central
Thursday 8:30-11:30 a.m. 2:30-3 p.m./7-8 p.m.
Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m. 2:30-3 p.m./8-9 p.m.
Saturday   8-9 p.m.
Sunday   1:30-2 p.m./7:30-8:30 p.m.

 

    • All GOLF Channel coverage also streams on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app via “TV Everywhere,” giving consumers additional value for their subscription service, and making high quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms.

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NBC & FOX TO AIR USFL’S INAUGURAL GAME IN HISTORIC PRIME TIME SIMULCAST

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First Scheduled Competition to Air on Competing Broadcast Networks Since Super Bowl I

 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — January 25, 2022 — The United States Football League (USFL), a new professional football league launching this spring, will play its inaugural game on Saturday, April 16, in prime time (7:30 PM ET) at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama. The game pits the New Jersey Generals against the Birmingham Stallions, and it will be televised live on NBC and FOX, making it the first scheduled sports competition to air at the same time on two competitive broadcast networks since Super Bowl I aired on NBC and CBS, January 15, 1967.

(NOTE: A December 29, 2007 NFL game between the New England Patriots and New York Giants was broadcast on CBS, NBC and NFL Network, in a scheduling adjustment that was made in the days leading up to the game.)

NBC Sports will provide pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage of the Generals – Stallions game which will air on both networks, utilizing its on-air, production, and technical personnel. FOX Sports will produce the game coverage, which both networks will carry, using its broadcasters, production, and technical staff, and the same commercials will run on each network throughout the broadcast. The networks will announce specific production details in the future.

“Having two broadcast networks combine and start something like the USFL is not only unique but represents our commitment to making spring football succeed,” said Pete Bevacqua, Chairman, NBC Sports. “We’re excited about the opportunity, and we appreciate the partnership and cooperation that we’ve had with Eric and his team at FOX Sports.”

“The first game played in any new league is itself historical and having the USFL’s inaugural game simulcast by NBC and FOX makes it even more so,” said FOX Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks. “It’s rare when two competitors can come together and see how cooperation can lead to long-term benefit, and it wouldn’t be possible without having terrific relationships with Pete, Jon Miller, and so many others at NBC Sports.”

NBC Sports and FOX Sports have multi-year agreements with the USFL, which position them as the league’s official media partners, committed to carrying all 43 regular- and postseason games. While the league will release a comprehensive television schedule shortly, NBC Sports will present 22 USFL games in 2022 on NBC (9), USA Network (9), and Peacock (4), and FOX Sports will carry 22 games split between FOX (14) and FS1 (8). The combined regular-season coverage on NBC and FOX will give the USFL 22 broadcast windows, more than any regularly scheduled sport in the first half of the year.

The USFL will launch with eight teams split into two divisions playing in one location. In addition to the Stallions, Houston Gamblers, New Orleans Breakers, and Tampa Bay Bandits in the South Division, the North Division features the Michigan Panthers, Pittsburgh Maulers, Generals, and Philadelphia Stars. Each team will play a 10-game schedule, followed by semifinals between the top two teams in each division, and a championship game between division winners. The USFL has multi-year agreements with NBC Sports and FOX Sports, establishing both networks as official broadcast partners, with plans to nationally televise every game on either NBC, USA, Peacock, FOX, or FS1.

Brian Woods, a USFL co-founder, serves as President of Football Operations, and former Dallas Cowboys standout and longtime NFL on FOX game analyst Daryl Johnston is Executive Vice President, Football Operations. Additionally, former NFL Vice President of Officiating and FOX Sports’ NFL and college football rules analyst Mike Pereira is Head of Officiating, and FOX Sports’ Edward Hartman, serves as Executive Vice President, Business Operations.

The USFL is a new, independent football league controlled by FOX Sports through USFL HoldCo, LLC, a new business entity, and it is not associated or affiliated with the USFL of the 1980s or its owners. For more information, visit http://USFL2.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Editor’s Note:

Downloadable high-resolution images of the USFL logo, two Division logos and eight team logos are available here.