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MAKING SPACE AND NBC SPORTS ANNOUNCE FREE TRAINING COURSE DESIGNED FOR DISABLED TALENT

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March 13, 2024 — Building on the momentum of their initial collaboration announced on October 17, 2023, NBC Sports and Making Space have released a free on-demand training course designed to build an expansive pipeline of Disabled talent who aspire to become sports commentators.

This initiative extends the partnership’s commitment to increase the representation and inclusion of Disabled talent in sports media, setting the stage for an increase in opportunity for Disabled hosts, analysts, and play-by-play sportscasters.

Making Space is an accessible talent acquisition and learning experience platform that develops new pathways to employment and career advancement for Disabled talent pools through employer-backed education, bridging the education-employment gap and enabling companies to access untapped and underrepresented candidates. Its goal is to create careers vs jobs for the most underrepresented and underestimated population globally.

The newest course from NBC Sports is led by Making Space CMO, Sophie Morgan. This course is created to enable experienced Disabled hosts, sportscasters (including reporters and analysts) and pan-disabled athletes looking to level up into the hosting role for NBC Sports.

Produced in Stamford, Conn., and leveraging the educational framework developed by Making Space for a group of pan-disabled athletes, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering the basics of sports television commenting in collaboration with NBC Sports. Starting with foundational knowledge on models of Disability and person-first language, talent will advance through modules focused on interviewing techniques, scriptwriting, mastering teleprompter use, and building on-camera confidence.

“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Making Space through this unique online platform, which outlines our dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within sports media,” said Amy Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President, Production at NBC Sports. “By providing these essential tools and training, we are not only supporting the development of talented disabled broadcasters but also enriching our coverage of major sports events.”

Upon completion of the course, participants are encouraged to showcase their skills by uploading a showreel to the platform, putting them in the “pre-qualified” pipeline for NBC Sports. NBC Sports is actively seeking applications from course graduates for hosting opportunities, with the aim of integrating new, diverse voices into their broadcasting.

“We are grateful and excited about our continued work with NBC Sports. At Making Space we believe that when Disabled people are provided adequate and accessible tools, relevant opportunities and new pathways to employment and education, we can make a systemic shift and start etching away at the stat that Disabled people are twice more likely to be unemployed than non-disabled people. And in turn, I am excited that the technology we have built supports both increasing disability representation within the workforce, in addition to making recruiting and retention generally just easier, less expensive and more productive” said Keely Cat-Wells, founder & CEO of Making Space.

“We believe that empowering disabled talent through this training will not only change individual lives but also enhance the representation of disability in sports media, inspiring audiences and future generations.’ said Sophie Morgan, Host & CMO of Making Space

The online, free and accessible training is now open for enrollment, inviting experienced Disabled broadcasters to embark on a transformative journey towards becoming the next generation of sports TV hosts. For more information and to apply, visit this link.

NBC Sports and Making Space remain committed to their partnership’s core mission: to improve visibility, representation, and employment opportunities for disabled talent within sports broadcasting, creating a more inclusive and diverse industry.

 

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. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. 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, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLB, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more. 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.

 

About Making Space 

Making Space is a venture-backed, accessible talent acquisition and learning experience platform that enables companies to train and access pre qualified disabled, overlooked, and underrepresented talent pools. Designed to bridge the education-employment gap, Making Space creates tangible pathways to employment and career advancement through employer-supported education.

Making Space is home to Making Space Media, a brand that creates film, TV, educational and promotional content centring the Disabled voice. Making Space Media has a first-look deal with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.

Making Space is a Techstars Economic Mobility 2023 company and a winner of Pepperdine’s 2023 ‘Most Fundable Companies’.

NBC SPORTS AND MAKING SPACE PARTNER TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED TALENT

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STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 17, 2023 – NBC Sports and Making Space, a technology and media company, today announced a partnership in which they will work together to identify and develop on- and off-camera employment opportunities for Disabled talent for NBC Sports’ coverage of its unparalleled portfolio of sports properties and events.

Making Space will provide NBC Sports with a pre-trained talent pipeline from the Disabled community which will allow NBC to access an untapped and underrepresented workforce, paving the way for a historic increase in Disability representation at one of the world’s most recognizable media companies.

“We are committed to the constant pursuit of ways to innovate and elevate our coverage,” said Amy Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President, Olympic & Paralympic Production, NBC Sports. “The opportunity to partner with Making Space and their unrivaled expertise identifying Disabled talent both in front of and behind the camera immediately puts our coverage and our company on the path to greater success.”

Making Space will begin their development program immediately with the goal of providing on- and off-camera talent to NBC Sports in time for its coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, taking place Aug. 28 – Sept. 8.

“We’re immensely proud to have been selected by NBC Sports to further their ongoing efforts towards inclusive broadcasting,” said Keely Cat-Wells, Founder & CEO, Making Space. “NBC Sports and Making Space are aligned in the goal of setting new, improved standards for the employment and representation of Disabled talent both on and off screen.”

Sophie Morgan, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Director, Making Space Media, a division of Making Space, will lead the upcoming on-screen talent training program at NBC Sports headquarters and said, “We are extremely excited to partner with NBC Sports to help improve visibility and representation both during and beyond the Games, ensuring we create a legacy that establishes greater opportunities for disabled talent and grows audiences for disability sport.”

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. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. 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, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLB, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more. 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.

ABOUT MAKING SPACE

Making Space is a talent acquisition and learning experience platform that allows companies to access pre-qualified talent from Disabled, low-income, and traditionally underrepresented communities. Making Space bridges the education-employment gap, and creates tangible pathways to employment and career advancement through accessible employer-supported courses.

Making Space Media, a division of Making Space, produces TV, film, educational & promotional content with a distinct focus on centering Disabled voices. Making Space Media has a first-look deal with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBCUNIVERSAL ANNOUNCES RECORD-SETTING PROGRAMMING ONE YEAR OUT FROM PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES

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Spectacular Paralympic Setting Includes Opening Ceremony on Champs Elysees and Place de la Concorde, Blind Soccer at Eiffel Tower, Wheelchair Tennis at Roland Garros, and Para Equestrian at Versailles

Over 140 Televised Hours of Paralympic Programming and Record 1,500+ Hours of Live Paralympic Streaming Coverage on Peacock and NBC Sports Digital Platforms

Viewers to Get Closer to Para Athletes Than Ever Before with Access, Profiles, Interviews, and Special Focus on Team USA

Toyota Returns as Presenting Sponsor of NBCU’s Paralympic Coverage

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 29, 2023 – With less than one year until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, NBCUniversal announced today record-setting programming for the 17th edition of the international athletic event. The NBC broadcast network and streaming service Peacock will be the company’s primary platforms for its coverage of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will take place Aug. 28-Sept. 8, next year.

In Paris, the Paralympic Games will return to their true glory, with full stadiums and the world’s greatest Para athletes competing against the backdrop of one of the most iconic cities in the world. This will be the first time the French capital will host the Paralympic Games.

Several unique features will make next year’s Paralympic Games one for the ages, including a breathtaking Opening Ceremony set to take place on the Champs-Élysées and the Place de la Concorde. Located in the heart of Paris, an estimated 4,400 athletes representing over 180 delegations from around the world are expected to take part in the opening festivities. Additional events taking place amidst the iconic Parisian landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, Roland Garros, Versailles, and more.

“It is a great privilege to present the Paralympic Games to the American people,” said Gary Zenkel, President, NBC Olympics & Paralympics. “Paris 2024 has an incredibly exciting plan for the Paralympics, and our coverage and distribution will match their grand ambition. We take pride in our commitment to grow the Games alongside the IPC and USOPC, working together to attract sponsors and advertisers who will support the Paralympics — already one of the world’s most compelling sporting events and one with so much potential to grow as we approach a historic domestic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.”

In response to overwhelming support for the Paralympic movement, NBCUniversal continues to expand its coverage with an extensive programming plan for Paris.

    • More than 140 hours of Paris Paralympic television coverage across NBC, USA Network, and CNBC will be presented, including daily live coverage of every competition day on USA Network and CNBC. NBCUniversal’s diverse portfolio of linear television channels makes for a versatile and enhanced viewing experience.
    • Nine hours of Paralympic coverage on NBC, with six of those hours in primetime, will be presented to U.S. viewers, including live Paralympic competition coverage on NBC on the weekend.
    • Primetime broadcasts on NBC will feature the top stories and moments of the Paralympics, as NBC Sports’ award-winning storytellers weave competition coverage with athlete profiles and interviews, taking viewers inside the Games like never before. With a special focus on the athletes of Team USA, the primetime coverage will showcase their personal stories and training, motivation, and performance, as they compete against the world’s best on the biggest stage in Para sports.
    • NBCU’s Paralympic Games coverage, which will again be presented by Toyota, will include the most live Peacock streaming hours ever for a Paralympic event, with approximately 1,500 hours of live coverage across all 22 Paralympic sports set to be presented throughout the duration of the 12-day event. Peacock will be the most comprehensive Paralympic destination in U.S. media history.
    • NBCUniversal will also provide comprehensive live streaming coverage on NBC Sports digital platforms, including com and the NBC Sports app.
    • There will be closed captioning of every Paralympic event, regardless of platform. There will also be audio description on all linear programming.

 

For the first time, NBCUniversal will employ on-site hosts in Paris as well as its largest Paralympic crew of on-site reporters to capture the atmosphere, buzz, and prestige that can only be felt at an event like the Paralympic Games. Detailed information about NBCU’s on-air commentators will be announced closer to the start of the Games.

“We are excited to take our presentation of the Paralympic Games to the next level with enhanced venue coverage and a larger on-site presence, as the athletes compete against the backdrop of some of the most iconic locations in the world,” said Alexa Pritting, senior producer for NBCU’s Paralympic coverage. “We will continue to showcase and elevate these incredible competitors by providing record-breaking coverage of their achievements at one of the world’s largest and most impactful international sporting events.”

Click here for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024.

–PARIS 2024 PARALYMPIC GAMES–

LIVE COVERAGE OF 2023 WORLD PARA SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY XFINITY BEGINS MONDAY, JULY 31, IN MANCHESTER ON PEACOCK

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Daily Coverage of All Seven Days of 2023 World Para Swimming Championships (July 31-Aug. 12) Streams Live on Peacock

Team USA Paralympians Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan, Matthew Torres, and More Expected to Compete

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 27, 2023 – Peacock presents live coverage of the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships, presented by Xfinity, beginning next Monday, July 31, at 12:30 p.m. ET on Peacock from the Manchester Aquatics Centre in England. Peacock will stream live daily coverage of the seven-day championship event, at 12:30 p.m. ET each day from Monday, July 31, through Sunday, August 6.

The meet will offer Team USA as well as other nations the chance to earn spots to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris from August 28-September 8 of next year. Over 600 para swimmers from approximately 70 countries are expected to compete in this year’s event.

An elite crew of U.S. Paralympic medalists are expected to compete in Manchester, including 16-time Paralympic gold medalist Jessica Long, four-time Paralympic gold medalist McKenzie Coan, Tokyo Paralympic 100m freestyle S3 silver medalist and ten-time world champion Leanne Smith, Tokyo Paralympic 400m freestyle S8 bronze medalist Matthew Torres, five-time Paralympic medalist Elizabeth Marks, and Tokyo Paralympic 50m freestyle S9 bronze medalist Jamal Hill. U.S. Para Swimming National Champion Olivia Chambers is also set to make her world championship debut.

CNBC will air a “best of” compilation, featuring full races from the championships, on Saturday, August 12, at Noon ET.

How To Watch – Monday, July 31-Saturday, August 12 (all times ET)

    • Streaming – Peacock (LIVE), NBCSports.com, NBC Sports app
    • TV – CNBC
Day Peacock (LIVE)
Mon., July 31 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Tues., August 1 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Wed., August 2 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Thurs., August 3 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Fri., August 4 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Sat., August 5 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Sun., August 6 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Sat., August 12 Noon-2 p.m.*

*Encore presentation on CNBC

—NBC SPORTS—

BEIJING 2022 IS MOST-VIEWED WINTER PARALYMPICS IN U.S. HISTORY

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NBCUniversal’s Coverage of 2022 Paralympic Winter Games Reaches Nearly 12 Million Total Viewers Across Multiple Platforms

Average Viewership for Beijing 2022 Paralympics is Up 62% vs. PyeongChang 2018

NBC Primetime Coverage Delivers 3 Most-Watched Winter Paralympic Programs in U.S. History

Beijing 2022 is Most-Streamed Paralympics Ever

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 16, 2022 – The 2022 Beijing Paralympics is the most-viewed Winter Paralympics in U.S. history, reaching nearly 12 million viewers across multiple NBCUniversal platforms – NBC, USA Network, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock, NBCParalympics.com and the NBC Sports app. The 11.9 million total viewers is up 107% compared to the 2018 PyeongChang Paralympics.

NBCU presented an unprecedented 200+ hours of coverage of the 2022 Winter Paralympics, including a record 120 hours of television programming, as well as comprehensive streaming on Peacock for the first time. For the third consecutive Games, NBCU’s Paralympics coverage was presented by Toyota.

This year’s Paralympic Winter Games, which took place from March 4-13 in Beijing, China, averaged 165,000 TV-only viewers across NBC and USA Network, up 62% vs. PyeongChang 2018 (102,000 viewers on NBC/NBCSN). Most live coverage took place overnight due to the 13-hour time difference between Beijing and the U.S. east coast.

In a first for a Winter Paralympics, the NBC broadcast network hosted coverage in primetime, resulting in the three most-watched Winter Paralympic programs in U.S. history. On Friday, March 11, primetime coverage on NBC averaged 1.34 million TV-only viewers, a Winter Paralympics record in the U.S.

Following are the Top 10 markets for NBC’s three primetime Paralympic Winter Games telecasts:

Market HH Rating
New Orleans 2.63
Ft. Myers 2.42
Memphis 1.73
Greenville 1.48
St. Louis 1.37
Jacksonville 1.36
Buffalo 1.36
Knoxville 1.36
Indianapolis 1.33
Oklahoma City 1.32

Overall, six NBC telecasts (three primetime; three afternoon) averaged 919,000 TV-only viewers, up 22% compared to two NBC afternoon telecasts for PyeongChang 2018.

Beijing 2022 is also the most-streamed Paralympics in U.S. history, including Summer Games, totaling 19.3 million minutes on Peacock, NBCParalympics.com and the NBC Sports app.

Viewership data is provided by Nielsen (television) and Adobe Analytics (streaming).

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2022 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES CONTINUE TONIGHT WITH MEN’S & WOMEN’S SITTING BIATHLON AT 11 P.M. ET ON USA NETWORK AND PEACOCK

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U.S. vs. China in Sled Hockey Semifinal – Live Tomorrow at 7 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock

Maria Taylor Hosts Two Paralympic Winter Games Primetime Shows on NBC Tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m. ET

Live Coverage of Closing Ceremony Begins Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock

Peacock to Live Stream All NBCUniversal Coverage of the Winter Paralympics

Latest Paralympics Podcast The Podium Episode Featuring Oksana Masters and Kendall Gretsch Available Now

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 10, 2022 – Competition coverage of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games from Beijing, China, continues with the men’s and women’s sitting 12.5km biathlon, which will feature 14-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters, tonight at 11 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. NBCU’s Paralympics coverage is presented by Toyota.

The three-time defending gold medalist U.S. sled hockey team, featuring Rico Roman, Declan Farmer, and Jen Lee, faces China in the semifinals live tomorrow at 7 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. The sled hockey gold medal game will take place live this Saturday at 11 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock.

Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and Peacock will present live coverage of the wheelchair curling semifinals tonight at 10:30 p.m. PT/1:30 a.m. ET.

Maria Taylor hosts two programs in primetime tomorrow and Saturday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. The programs will focus on athlete and team profiles, interviews and competition from the Games. Featured athletes and teams include Mike Schultz (snowboarding), Brittani Coury (snowboarding), Dan Cnossen (alpine skiing), Kendall Gretsch (cross-country skiing; biathlon), Oksana Masters, and the three-time defending gold medal-winning U.S. sled hockey team. This is the first time there has ever been Winter Paralympics primetime coverage on the broadcast network. A one-hour daytime Winter Paralympics show will air this Saturday at noon ET on NBC and Peacock.

Live coverage of the Closing Ceremony will be presented this Sunday at 7:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. Ahmed Fareed and 13-time Paralympic medalist and Paralympic Hall of Fame member Chris Waddell will host coverage of the Closing Ceremony, while five-time Paralympic medalist Mallory Weggemann will contribute to the program. The Closing Ceremony will celebrate the accomplishments and highlights of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games, including athlete interviews, profiles and more.

NBC Olympics’ podcast The Podium continues during the Winter Paralympics with an inside-the-scenes look at the Games with Paralympians. Mallory Weggemann serves as host and is joined in the latest episode by 14-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters and five-time Paralympic medalist Kendall Gretsch, who discuss competing in both the Winter and Summer Paralympics and is available now here. Three additional episodes will be released through the end of the Games.

NBCU’s unprecedented coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games includes:

  • 230+ hours of programming, including 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, comprehensive live competition streaming coverage on Peacock as well as NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication.

Click here for more details.

Below is NBCUniversal’s upcoming 2022 Paralympic Winter Games programming schedule (subject to change, all times ET):

Date Event(s) Time Network/Streaming
Thursday, March 10 Sled Hockey Semifinals, Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Snowboarding 11 p.m.-9 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling Semifinals 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Friday, March 11 Wheelchair Curling Bronze Medal Game 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Bronze Medal Game, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing 11 p.m.-9:30 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling Gold Medal Game 1:30-4:30 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Saturday, March 12 Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing*, Cross-Country Skiing* 3:30-6 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Final, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-6 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
Sunday, March 13 Closing Ceremony 7:30-10 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Final* 3-5 p.m. USA Network, Peacock

*Encore

The most up-to-date Paralympics listings are available here. A complete archive of 2022 Winter Paralympics press releases can be found here.

–WINTER PARALYMPICS–

2022 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES LIVE COMPETITION BEGINS TONIGHT ON USA NETWORK AND PEACOCK

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Live Men’s and Women’s Sprint Sitting 6km Biathlon Coverage Begins Tonight at 9 p.m. ET Followed by USA-Canada Sled Hockey Matchup at 12:05 am ET on USA Network and Peacock

Maria Taylor Hosts First-Ever Paralympic Winter Games Primetime Show on NBC Airing Tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET

Peacock to Live Stream All NBCUniversal Coverage of the Winter Paralympics

First Episode of Paralympics Podcast The Podium Available Tonight

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 4, 2022 – Live competition coverage of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games from Beijing, China, gets underway with the men’s and women’s sprint sitting 6km biathlon this evening at 9 p.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock. NBCU’s Paralympics coverage will once again be presented by Toyota and will be hosted by NBC Sports’ Ahmed Fareed and Corey Robinson.

In addition to live biathlon coverage, USA Network, which debuts as the cable home of the Winter Paralympics with more than 70 hours of coverage, will present a rematch of the 2018 gold medal sled hockey game between the U.S. and Canada later in the evening at 9:05 p.m. PT/12:05 a.m. ET as Team USA looks to defend its gold medal.

Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and Peacock will present live coverage of the U.S. vs. Slovakia wheelchair curling pool play matchup tonight at 10:30 p.m. PT/1:30 a.m. ET.

Three NBC primetime shows will air throughout the Games — the first-ever Winter Paralympics primetime coverage to air on the broadcast network — beginning tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET. Maria Taylor will host the one-hour programs, which will focus on athlete and team profiles, interviews and competition from the Games. The second and third primetime shows will air at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, March 11, and at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 12. Featured athletes and teams include five-time Paralympian and 10-time Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters (cross-country skiing, biathlon) and the three-time defending gold medal-winning U.S. sled hockey team, among others. Taylor hosted Primetime Plus programs for the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic Games.

A two-hour daytime Winter Paralympics program will air this Sunday at noon ET on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Olympics’ podcast The Podium continues during the Winter Paralympics with an inside-the-scenes look at the Games with Paralympians. Five-time Paralympic medalist Mallory Weggemann serves as host of the six-episode series. The first episode featuring 2018 Paralympian Thomas Walsh (alpine skiing) will be available tonight here.

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, Declan Farmer, and Jen Lee.

NBCU’s unprecedented coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games will include:

  • 230+ hours of programming, including 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, comprehensive live competition streaming coverage on Peacock as well as NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication.

Click here for more details.

Below is NBCUniversal’s upcoming 2022 Paralympic Winter Games programming schedule (subject to change, all times ET):

Date Event(s) Time Network/Streaming
Friday, March 4 Alpine Skiing, Sled Hockey, Biathlon 9 p.m.-3 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Saturday, March 5 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Snowboarding, Sled Hockey, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-3 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Sunday, March 6 Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-2 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-2 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
Monday, March 7 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Snowboarding*, Sled Hockey*, Cross-Country Skiing* Noon-3 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Sled Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Biathlon, Alpine Skiing* 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Tuesday, March 8 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing*, Sled Hockey*, Biathlon* Noon-3 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Cross-Country Skiing Semifinals & Final, Wheelchair Curling 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Wednesday, March 9 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Cross-Country Skiing* Noon-2 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 8:30-11 p.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing, Wheelchair Curling 9 p.m.-3 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Thursday, March 10 Alpine Skiing* 10 a.m.-Noon USA Network, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Semifinal, Alpine Skiing*, Biathlon* 11 p.m.-9 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling Semifinals 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Friday, March 11 Wheelchair Curling Bronze Medal Game 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Bronze Medal Game, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing 11 p.m.-9:30 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling Gold Medal Game 1:30-4:30 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Saturday, March 12 Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing*, Snowboarding*, Cross-Country Skiing* 3:30-6 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Final, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-6 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
Sunday, March 13 Closing Ceremony 7:30-10 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Final* 3-5 p.m. USA Network, Peacock

*Encore

The most up-to-date Paralympics listings are available here. A complete archive of 2022 Winter Paralympics press releases can be found here.

–WINTER PARALYMPICS–

MIKE TIRICO TO HOST 2022 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES SPECIAL TOMORROW AT 6:30 A.M. ET ON USA NETWORK & PEACOCK LEADING INTO LIVE COVERAGE OF OPENING CEREMONY AT 7 A.M. ET

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Ahmed Fareed and 13-Time Paralympic Medalist Chris Waddell to Anchor Opening Ceremony Coverage

STAMFORD, Conn. – March 3, 2022 – Mike Tirico will host a special 30-minute 2022 Paralympic Winter Games preview show tomorrow at 6:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock, leading into live coverage of the Opening Ceremony at 7 a.m. ET.

The program, marking the first-ever pre-Opening Ceremony show for the Paralympics, will introduce viewers to the upcoming competition with a special focus on Team USA and the significance of the Paralympic movement while addressing the complicated global issues facing the Games. Five-time Paralympic medalist Mallory Weggemann will contribute to the show. Tirico will make his Paralympic debut after serving as the host of NBC’s primetime Olympic show since the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics.

Ahmed Fareed will host coverage of the Opening Ceremony with 13-time Paralympic medalist and Paralympic Hall of Fame member Chris Waddell. During the Paralympic Games, Fareed will reprise his hosting role for the second consecutive Games and Waddell will serve as an alpine skiing analyst and studio contributor.

The Opening Ceremony will feature performances, pageantry and the Parade of Nations. Carolyn Manno will provide on-site reports from Beijing. Three-time Paralympic medalist Danelle Umstead and three-time Paralympian Tyler Carter will serve as Team USA’s flag bearers.

As previously announced, NBCUniversal’s Paralympic Games coverage, which will once again be presented by Toyota, will feature a record 120 hours on television; 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 streamed on Peacock; live coverage of the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony on USA Network and Peacock; comprehensive live streaming coverage on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication; and an advertiser roster of 30+ companies.

A complete archive of 2022 Winter Paralympics press releases can be found here.

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2022 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES BEGINS THIS FRIDAY AT 6:30 A.M. ET ON USA NETWORK AND PEACOCK WITH 30-MINUTE PREVIEW SHOW FOLLOWED BY LIVE COVERAGE OF OPENING CEREMONY AT 7 A.M. ET

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230+ Hours of Paralympic Programming from Beijing, Including Record 120 Hours of Television Coverage, and First-Ever Winter Paralympics Primetime Coverage on NBC

Live Competition Coverage on USA Network and Peacock Begins Friday at 9 p.m. ET

Peacock to Live Stream All NBCUniversal Coverage of the Winter Paralympics

Commentator Roster of 17 to Anchor Coverage Across NBCUniversal; Team NBC has Won 30 Paralympic Medals

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 28, 2022 – NBCUniversal will begin its presentation of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games from Beijing, China, with a 30-minute preview show this Friday, March 4, at 6:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock followed by live coverage of the Opening Ceremony at 7 a.m. ET. Once again, NBCU’s Paralympics coverage will be presented by Toyota.

NBCU’s unprecedented coverage of the Paralympic Winter Games will include:

  • 230+ hours of programming, including 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 Peacock;
  • Comprehensive live streaming coverage on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication.

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Programming highlights include:

  • USA Network and Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present daily 2022 Paralympic Winter Games coverage, including in primetime (excluding Sunday, March 13). USA Network, which debuts as the cable home of the Winter Paralympics with more than 70 hours of coverage, will present live coverage of the Opening Ceremony this Friday, March 4 at 6:30 a.m. ET, and live coverage of the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, March 13 at 7:30 a.m. ET.
  • Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA will present more than 40 hours of coverage, primarily focusing on wheelchair curling. The wheelchair curling semifinals, bronze medal and gold medal games will all be presented live on the network.
  • Seven hours of coverage will air on NBC, including three in primetime, a Winter Paralympics first.
  • All of NBCUniversal’s 2022 Paralympic Winter Games coverage, totaling more than 230 hours, will stream live on Peacock. To learn more about how to stream the Winter Paralympics on Peacock, click here.
  • Comprehensive live streaming coverage of television coverage will be available on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication. Additional exclusive live coverage of alpine skiing, biathlon, cross-country skiing, sled hockey, snowboarding, and wheelchair curling will stream on NBC Olympics digital platforms.
  • Accessibility features for all television coverage includes 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. Click here for more details.

The 17 commentators who will anchor NBCU’s record coverage features hosts Ahmed Fareed and Corey Robinson, a collection of veteran play-by-play commentators, on-site reporters Lewis Johnson, Andrea Joyce, and Carolyn Manno as well as four analysts and three studio contributors with Paralympic experience. Collectively, the commentator roster has won 30 Paralympic medals, including 13 gold medals. Click here for the full commentator roster.

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, Declan Farmer, and Jen Lee.

Below is NBCUniversal’s 2022 Paralympic Winter Games programming schedule (subject to change, all times ET):

Date Event(s) Time Network/Streaming
Friday, March 4 Paralympic Preview Show 6:30-7 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Opening Ceremony 7-9 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing, Sled Hockey, Biathlon 9 p.m.-3 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Saturday, March 5 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Snowboarding, Sled Hockey, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-3 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Sunday, March 6 Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-2 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-2 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
Monday, March 7 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Snowboarding*, Sled Hockey*, Cross-Country Skiing* Noon-3 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Sled Hockey, Wheelchair Curling, Biathlon, Alpine Skiing* 8:30 p.m.-3 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Tuesday, March 8 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing*, Sled Hockey*, Biathlon* Noon-3 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Cross-Country Skiing Semifinals & Final, Wheelchair Curling 11 p.m.-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Wednesday, March 9 Wheelchair Curling 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Cross-Country Skiing* Noon-2 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 8:30-11 p.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing, Wheelchair Curling 9 p.m.-3 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Thursday, March 10 Alpine Skiing* 10 a.m.-Noon USA Network, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Semifinal, Alpine Skiing*, Biathlon* 11 p.m.-9 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling Semifinals 1:30-4 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Friday, March 11 Wheelchair Curling Bronze Medal Game 6:30-9 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Bronze Medal Game, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross-Country Skiing 11 p.m.-9:30 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Wheelchair Curling Gold Medal Game 1:30-4:30 a.m. Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA, Peacock
Saturday, March 12 Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Alpine Skiing*, Snowboarding*, Cross-Country Skiing* 3:30-6 p.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Primetime Paralympics Show 8-9 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Final, Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing 9 p.m.-6 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
Sunday, March 13 Closing Ceremony 7:30-10 a.m. USA Network, Peacock
  Daytime Paralympics Show Noon-1 p.m. NBC, Peacock
  Sled Hockey Final* 3-5 p.m. USA Network, Peacock

*Encore

A complete archive of 2022 Winter Paralympics press releases can be found here.

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NBCUNIVERSAL’S 2022 PARALYMPIC WINTER GAMES COMMENTATORS ANNOUNCED

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Commentator Roster of 17 to Anchor 230+ Hours of Paralympic Programming, Including Record 120 Hours of Television Coverage, and First-Ever Primetime Coverage on NBC for a Winter Paralympics

Ahmed Fareed and Corey Robinson to Host NBCU’s Paralympic Games Coverage Beginning in One Week

Opening Ceremony of 2022 Paralympic Winter Games is in One Week on Friday, March 4 Live at 6:30 a.m. ET on USA Network and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Feb. 25, 2022 – With only one week until the Opening Ceremony of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games on Friday, March 4, NBCUniversal today announced the 17 commentators who will anchor its record 230+ hours of programming.

Ahmed Fareed and Corey Robinson will serve as hosts of NBCU’s Paralympics coverage. Fareed reprises his hosting role for the second consecutive Games, while Robinson will make his Paralympics hosting debut after serving as a studio contributor for the Tokyo Paralympics. Fareed and Robinson will be joined by 15 play-by-play commentators, analysts and reporters. In total, Team NBC has won 30 Paralympic medals, including 13 gold medals.

As previously announced, NBCUniversal’s Paralympic Games coverage, which will once again be presented by Toyota, will feature a record 120 hours on television; 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 streamed on Peacock; live coverage of the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony on USA Network; comprehensive live streaming coverage on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app via authentication; and an advertiser roster of 30+ companies.

Following is a breakdown of commentators for the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games:

ALPINE SKIING: Steve Schlanger will serve as the play-by-play commentator for alpine skiing in his fourth Paralympic Games assignment. 13-time Paralympic medalist and Paralympic Hall of Fame member Chris Waddell reprises his alpine skiing analyst role. Andrea Joyce will make her Paralympic Games reporting debut on-site in Beijing.

BIATHLON & CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Bill Spaulding makes his Winter Paralympics play-by-play debut after making his Paralympics play-by-play commentator debut calling track-and-field during the Tokyo Paralympics. Chad Salmela, after serving as a biathlon and cross-country analyst during the 2022 Winter Olympics, will make his Paralympics analyst debut. Lewis Johnson returns for his fifth consecutive Paralympics assignment as an on-site reporter for biathlon and cross-country skiing.

SLED HOCKEY: Chris Vosters will serve as play-by-play commentator for sled hockey in his second Paralympic Games assignment alongside two-time Paralympic sled hockey gold medalist Taylor Lipsett as analyst in his second Paralympics assignment. Carolyn Manno will serve as an on-site sled hockey reporter.

SNOWBOARDING: After serving as the play-by-play voice for freestyle skiing at the Beijing Olympics, Trace Worthington will make his Paralympic Games debut as the play-by-play commentator for snowboarding. Three-time Paralympic medalist Amy Purdy will make her snowboarding analyst debut. Andrea Joyce will provide on-site reports.

WHEELCHAIR CURLING: Jim Kozimor makes his Paralympics Games play-by-play debut after serving as a curling play-by-play commentator during the 2022 Winter Olympics. 2018 Paralympian Justin Marshall will make his Paralympic debut as a wheelchair curling analyst.

STUDIO CONTRIBUTORS: In their second Paralympics assignments, five-time Paralympic medalist, including three golds, Mallory Weggemann, and six-time Paralympic medalist, including three golds, Alana Nichols, will serve as contributors to studio coverage. Weggemann will also host The Podium podcast. In addition to his alpine skiing analyst role, Chris Waddell will also contribute to studio coverage during the Games.

SPORT-BY-SPORT RUNDOWN

ALPINE SKIING:
Steve Schlanger, Play-by-Play
Chris Waddell, Analyst
Andrea Joyce, Reporter

BIATHLON & CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING:
Bill Spaulding, Play-by-Play
Chad Salmela, Analyst
Lewis Johnson, Reporter

SLED HOCKEY:
Chris Vosters, Play-by-Play
Taylor Lipsett, Analyst
Carolyn Manno, Reporter

SNOWBOARDING:
Trace Worthington, Play-by-Play
Amy Purdy, Analyst
Andrea Joyce, Reporter

WHEELCHAIR CURLING:
Jim Kozimor, Play-by-Play
Justin Marshall, Analyst

STUDIO CONTRIBUTORS:
Mallory Weggemann (studio and The Podium podcast host)
Alana Nichols (studio)
Chris Waddell (studio)

A complete archive of 2022 Winter Paralympics press releases can be found here.

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