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PEACOCK ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY “MY PURSUIT: LIFE, LEGACY & JORDAN BURROUGHS” TO PREMIERE APRIL 1

March 29, 2021 By admin Leave a Comment

Free Documentary Chronicles the Life and Career of Olympic Wrestler Jordan Burroughs as part of Countdown to Tokyo Programming

NEW YORK, NY—March 29, 2021— Peacock Original documentary, My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs tells the story of American freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs as he attempts to make his third Olympic team. Fans will be able to stream the documentary for free on Peacock April 1 as part of NBCUniversal’s Countdown to Tokyo programming on Peacock.

“As one of the most storied Olympic sports, wrestling has always held a prominent place in the Olympic Games, uniting fans from around the world,” said Rick Cordella, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, Peacock. “Jordan Burrough’s is one of USA Wrestling’s brightest talents, and his iconic story is an exciting addition to Peacock for fans who are eager to watch the Tokyo Olympics this summer.”

Jordan Burroughs has lived the ups and downs of the Olympic experience, returning home a hero after winning gold in London and then dealing with deep personal disappointment following a loss in Rio four years later, setting the stage for attempt to make the team for Tokyo.

My Pursuit: Life, Legacy & Jordan Burroughs will examine these competitive moments, introduce viewers to the people who have made Burroughs the man he is today, and include interviews with the wrestler ahead of one of the most challenging Olympic Trials of his career. For assets, including a preview of the documentary, click here.

Burroughs is scheduled to compete to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics on April 3. NBC will present coverage of every match of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for wrestling across Peacock Premium, NBCSN, NBCSports.com, and the NBC Sports app. See more here.

Additional Peacock Originals available on demand include Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte. Peacock offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another, as well as The Dan Patrick Show, PFT Live, and The Rich Eisen Show. Peacock Premium also currently features live sports content from Premier League, US Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Rugby, Supercross, Skiing, and Snowboarding. Highlights of Peacock’s previous live sports offerings include a Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, U.S. Open golf, U.S. Women’s Open golf, and upcoming events include Olympics and Paralympics coverage.

Peacock Premium is included at no additional cost for Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers and Cox Contour customers. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices, including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4, PlayStation 4 Pro, and PlayStation5; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs.

About Peacock

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language, and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

PEACOCK PREMIUM TO STREAM EVERY GAME OF PREMIER LACROSSE LEAGUE 2021 SEASON

March 3, 2021 By admin

23 Games of the 2021 Season Will Stream Exclusively on Peacock Premium, in Addition to Simulstream of 20 Games Airing Across NBC and NBCSN

Peacock to Feature Exclusive Content to Accompany Live, Commercial-Free Coverage of Every Premier Lacrosse League 2021 Season Matchup

NEW YORK, NY – March 3, 2021– Peacock will be the new streaming home of the Premier Lacrosse League for the upcoming 2021 season, both parties announced today. Coverage features live and commercial-free streaming coverage of every game this season, including 23 games that will stream exclusively on Peacock Premium. Fans will have access to the most comprehensive streaming coverage of the league’s world-class lacrosse in one convenient location on Peacock Premium, available for $4.99 per month. Coverage on Peacock effectively replaces last season’s “Premier Lacrosse League Pass” on NBC Sports Gold.

“Exclusive Premier Lacrosse League games add even more exciting live sports content to Peacock Premium,” said Rick Cordella, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Peacock. “We are delighted to welcome the passionate PLL fanbase to Peacock as the league continues to grow.”

The Premier Lacrosse League coverage from NBC Sports on Peacock will give fans streaming access to all games of the 2021 season, including 23 exclusive games, as well as on-demand access to encore presentations of every matchup from last summer’s PLL Championship Series.

“Through our first two seasons we’ve learned that our audience is not only growing in size but are easily adaptable to new media and technology. They have been highly engaged in our live broadcasts and as a modern professional sports league, it excites us to be have Peacock as our streaming home,” said Paul Rabil, PLL co-founder and CMO. “We are thrilled to have The PLL alongside their incredible catalogue of iconic titles, live news and sports properties. With 23 PLL games exclusive to Peacock this summer, we look forward to expanding our league to new fans while continuing to service our existing audience with a cutting-edge viewing experience.”

PLL on Peacock will be complemented by television coverage that will air across both NBC and NBCSN. All games airing on TV will also stream on Peacock, live and commercial free. The 2021 PLL streaming and television schedule will be announced closer to the start of the season, which begins June 4. To learn more, click here.

Peacock currently features live sports content from Premier League, US Speed Skating, Figure Skating, Rugby, Supercross, Skiing, and Snowboarding. Highlights of Peacock’s previous live sports offerings include a Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, U.S. Open golf, U.S. Women’s Open golf, and upcoming events include Olympics and Paralympics coverage. Peacock Originals available on demand include Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte. Peacock offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel which streams Peacock Original Brother from Another, as well as The Dan Patrick Show, PFT Live, and The Rich Eisen Show.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4, PlayStation 4 Pro and PlayStation 5; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

About Peacock

Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About PLL

The Premier Lacrosse League is a men’s professional lacrosse league in North America, composed of 8 teams rostered with the best players in the world. Co-founded by lacrosse superstar and investor, Paul Rabil, and his brother, serial entrepreneur and investor, Mike Rabil, the Premier Lacrosse League is backed by an investment group composed of Joe Tsai Sports, Brett Jefferson Holdings, The Raine Group, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), and other top investors in sports and media. The PLL was named Sports Breakthrough of the Year in 2020 by the Sports Business Journal and is distributed through an exclusive media-rights agreement with NBC Sports Group.

-NBC SPORTS-

PEACOCK TO LAUNCH GOLFPASS CHANNEL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RORY MCILROY

February 3, 2021 By admin

GolfPass Channel Will Include a 24 Hour-Mix of Live and Pre-Produced Content

Golf Central Will Highlight News Programming

NEW YORK, NY. & ORLANDO, Fla. – February 3, 2021 – Peacock and golf superstar Rory McIlroy today announced a new GolfPass channel will launch February 8^th on the streaming service, featuring premier instruction and entertainment content from the digital golf membership program, as well as timely news each day from GOLF Channel.

The new GolfPass channel will provide fans the opportunity to sample the variety of programming offered through a GolfPass membership, including game-improvement videos with the game’s best coaches, entertainment from favorite GOLF Channel series like Feherty and Big Break, as well as GolfPass originals like The Conor Moore Show and My Daily Routine, and more. A paid GolfPass membership also provides access to thousands of hours of content archived in the GOLF Channel video vault. Developed in partnership between McIlroy and NBC Sports Group, GolfPass is a first-of-its-kind, direct-to-consumer subscription program, which offers opportunities to play more golf, comprehensive tools to improve any golfer’s game and high-quality video content.

The GolfPass channel on Peacock aims to complement the traditional golf programming offered by NBC, NBCSN and GOLF Channel and will continue to evolve and expand throughout the year. The channel will be programmed for 24 hours a day, so viewers can tune in much in the same way they watch GOLF Channel. For more information click here.

“Coming together with Rory McIlroy and GolfPass is a partnership we could not be more excited about. GolfPass channel will be an engaging and entertaining addition to our robust lineup of channels on Peacock,” said Rick Cordella, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Peacock. “Highlighting the amazing content GolfPass has created, and continues to create, is something we are looking forward to bringing to golf fans all over the U.S.”

“Being able to share all the great things about the game I love with as many people as possible has been a passion project of mine through GolfPass,” McIlroy said. “After finishing a record-breaking year, I can’t think of a better next step for GolfPass than being part of the amazing momentum surrounding Peacock.”

In recognition of the launch, McIlroy will sport the Peacock logo on his golf bag during competition, beginning at the Waste Management Phoenix Open, airing on GOLF Channel and NBC, Feb. 4-7. The Peacock logo, which will replace GolfPass, will remain on McIlroy’s bag for the balance of 2021. The channel also will feature original programming produced with McIlroy, including the popular Ask Rory instructional series.

GolfPass Channel will join Peacock channels, such as The Choice, NBC News Now, NBC Sports on Peacock channel which includes PFT Live with Mike Florio, The Dan Patrick Show, and The Rich Eisen Show. The channel will join robust library of live sports on Peacock Premium. Highlights of Peacock’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, U.S. Open golf, U.S. Women’s Open golf, and upcoming Olympics and Paralympics coverage, plus the Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

About Peacock
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming service. Peacock delivers a world-class slate of exclusive originals, on-demand libraries of hit TV shows, plus critically acclaimed films from the vaults of Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and Hollywood’s biggest studios. In addition, Peacock taps into NBCUniversal’s unmatched ability to deliver a broad range of compelling topical content across news, sports, late-night, Spanish-language and reality. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About GolfPass
GolfPass is designed for today’s golfer and is the only digital golf membership that delivers exclusive content and comprehensive benefits designed to help every type of golfer – from beginner to expert – play more and better golf. Developed in partnership between global golf superstar Rory McIlroy and NBC Sports Group, GolfPass is a first-of-its-kind, direct-to-consumer subscription program, which offers opportunities to play more golf, comprehensive tools to improve any golfer’s game and high-quality video content. Series included in the vast library of video content available exclusively as part of a GolfPass membership, are originals like The Conor Moore Show, Breaking into the Game: Juniors with Michael Bannon, My Daily Routine, My Roots, and more. A GolfPass membership is available in North America at GolfPass.com, in the U.K. and Republic of Ireland at GolfPass.co.uk, and in Australia at www.GolfPass.com.au. The GolfPass membership also is available via connected TV, iOS and Android apps.

-NBC SPORTS-

PEACOCK PREMIUM BECOMES HOME OF INDYCAR PRACTICE, QUALIFICATIONS & MORE FOR 2021 SEASON

January 25, 2021 By admin

Additional NTT INDYCAR SERIES Coverage on Peacock Includes Indy Lights, Race Cutdowns and Full-Event Replays

NBC and NBCSN Set to Broadcast all 2021 INDYCAR Races

STAMFORD, Conn., NEW YORK, N.Y. & INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Jan. 25, 2021 – Peacock Premium becomes the new streaming home of NTT INDYCAR SERIES coverage beginning with the 2021 season. NBC Sports’ exclusive streaming coverage will move from NBC Sports Gold’s “IndyCar Pass,” to Peacock Premium, which is available for $4.99 per month.

Peacock Premium will provide fans in the U.S. with live coverage of 2021 INDYCAR qualifying and practice sessions as well as coverage surrounding the 105^th Running of the Indianapolis 500, Indy Lights races, race-day warmups and full-event replays of INDYCAR races in 2021. Peacock Premium will surround the 105^th Indianapolis 500 with exclusive practice and qualifying coverage as well as ancillary content.

“Peacock Premium will offer NTT INDYCAR SERIES fans in-demand track action at tremendous value,” said Penske Entertainment Corp. President & CEO Mark Miles. “Alongside NBC Sports, we’re providing comprehensive coverage of practice and qualifications throughout our season, while also connecting to a larger platform with a world-class roster of programming.”

INDYCAR on Peacock Premium will also feature INDYCAR archival and library content, and other motorsports shoulder programming.

As previously announced, all 2021 INDYCAR races, along with select additional Race Weekend sessions, will be broadcast on either NBC or NBCSN.

INDYCAR will join a robust library of live sports on Peacock Premium. Highlights of Peacock Premium’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, U.S. Open golf, U.S. Women’s Open golf, and upcoming Olympics and Paralympics coverage, plus the Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte. For more information, click here.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

-NBC SPORTS-

PEACOCK PRESENTS NBC’S COVERAGE OF NFL WILD CARD GAME AND FIRST-EVER PEACOCK POST-GAME COVERAGE WITH MICHAEL SMITH AND MICHAEL HOLLEY SUNDAY, JANUARY 10

January 6, 2021 By admin

Peacock Will Live Stream NBC Sports’ Coverage of Browns-Steelers NFL Wild Card Game, Also Broadcast on NBC and Telemundo, this Sunday, Jan. 10, Beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET

Smith and Holley to Recap Weekend in Live Half-Hour Post-Game Show

NEW YORK, NY. Jan 6, 2021 — This Sunday, Jan. 10, marks a historic first for Peacock as the platform will live stream NBC Sports’ coverage of the NFL Wild Card playoff game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pa., beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET. NBC Sports is broadcasting the game on NBC and Telemundo.

In addition, Michael Smith and Michael Holley, co-hosts of the Peacock exclusive show Brother From Another, will host Peacock’s first-ever post-game show on Sunday night immediately following NBC’s post-game show coverage. Smith and Holley will provide Browns-Steelers game analysis and employ their unique perspectives to recap the full weekend slate of six NFL Wild Card playoff games. Coverage will begin streaming following the conclusion of Browns-Steelers at approximately 11:30 p.m. ET.

NBC Sports’ Browns-Steelers coverage begins at 7:30 p.m. ET with Football Night in America on NBC, followed by kickoff at 8:15 p.m. ET from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Al Michaels (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Michele Tafoya (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) will call the game on NBC and Peacock. This will be the first time NFL live game coverage will stream on Peacock. Telemundo will present a live Spanish-language broadcast of the game as well.

Smith and Holley host and produce Brother From Another, Peacock’s first original sports talk program. Exclusively on Peacock, the show features the latest news across sports, culture, entertainment and politics. New episodes stream live on Peacock weekdays from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET on the NBC Sports on Peacock channel and previous episodes can be streamed on demand anytime for free.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

–PEACOCK–

PEACOCK TO OFFER EXCLUSIVE SUPERCROSS AND PRO MOTOCROSS PACKAGES IN 2021

January 4, 2021 By admin

Peacock Premium to Feature Extensive Live and Commercial-Free Coverage of Supercross and Pro Motocross 2021 Seasons

Coverage Begins Saturday, Jan. 16, with 2021 Season-Opening Supercross Event in Houston

NEW YORK, NY. – January 4, 2021 – NBC Sports and Peacock will offer the off-road motorcycle racing community extensive live and commercial-free Supercross and Pro Motocross coverage on Peacock Premium. Beginning with the start of the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season on Jan. 16, NBC Sports’ exclusive streaming coverage will move from NBC Sports Gold’s “Supercross and Pro Motocross Pass,” “Supercross Pass” and “Pro Motocross Pass” to Peacock Premium, which is available for $4.99 per month.

The Supercross and Pro Motocross packages included on Peacock Premium will serve as a one-stop shop for all Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship fans. Peacock Premium will offer comprehensive live coverage and on-demand replays of their respective 2021 seasons, including Supercross qualifiers and races, and Pro Motocross main practice sessions, qualifiers, Moto 1s and Moto 2s.

Supercross and Pro Motocross streaming coverage on Peacock will complement robust linear coverage in 2021 of both series as part of NBC Sports’ ‘Home of Motorsports’ programming. The Supercross season kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 16 in Houston while the Pro Motocross season begins later in 2021. NBC Sports’ telecast schedule for the 2021 Monster Energy Supercross season will be announced soon.

Click here for more details about NBC Sports’ Supercross and Pro Motocross rights agreements.

ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship on the planet. Founded in America and sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) in 1974, Supercross is currently co-sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), the official global governing body for motorcycle racing, thus making it a formal World Championship. Over 17 weeks and a million-dollar All-Star Race, Supercross attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds inside the most recognizable and prestigious stadiums in North America to race in front of nearly one million live fans and broadcast to millions more worldwide. For more information, visit SupercrossLIVE.com.

ABOUT LUCAS OIL PRO MOTOCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP

The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, features the world’s fastest outdoor motocross racers, competing aboard homologated bikes from one of six competing manufacturers on a collection of the roughest, toughest tracks on the planet. Racing takes place each Saturday afternoon, with competition divided into two classes: one for 250cc machines, and one for 450cc machines. MX Sports Pro Racing, the industry leader in off-road powersports event production, manages the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship. The title sponsor is Lucas Oil, a leading producer of premium oils, greases, and problem-solving additives, all made in America. More information can be found at http://www.ProMotocross.com.

Highlights of Peacock Premium’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a new primetime Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, Olympics and Paralympics coverage, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and Ryder Cup golf, plus the Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock Premium at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

PEACOCK PREMIUM TO STREAM WINTER OLYMPIC SPORTS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING EXCLUSIVE SEASON-LONG COVERAGE OF FIS AUSTRIA ALPINE SKIING

November 5, 2020 By admin

NBC Sports Gold’s “Snow Pass” – Live Coverage of Alpine Skiing, Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, Cross-Country Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Biathlon and Snowboarding Events – Moving to Peacock Premium

Extensive Ski and Snowboard Coverage Will Continue to be Presented on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports Digital Platforms

NEW YORK – Nov. 5, 2020 – Expanding its sports coverage, today Peacock announced that NBC Sports Gold’s “Snow Pass” will be moving to Peacock Premium this month. Programming will complement the extensive coverage on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports’ digital platforms throughout the 2020-21 season.

Programming on Peacock Premium will include live and on-demand domestic and international competitions of seven winter Olympic sports – International Ski Federation (FIS) alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, freestyle skiing, snowboarding, Nordic combined, ski jumping, and biathlon events. The first FIS event of the 2020-21 season that will stream on Peacock Premium will take place on November 20. Peacock Premium also acquired the exclusive rights to all FIS events held in Austria and will stream its first race from the country in Lech/Zuers on November 26. Fans can subscribe to Peacock Premium at http://www.peacocktv.com/sports.

“We are excited to bring fans top-quality coverage of winter Olympic sports by adding ‘Snow Pass’ to our robust sports offerings on Peacock Premium starting with the excitement of Alpine Skiing from Austria,” said Rick Cordella, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Peacock.

Extensive winter Olympic sports coverage will still be available across NBC Sports on NBC, NBCSN, Olympic Channel: Home of Team USA and NBC Sports’ digital platforms throughout the 2020-21 season. NBC Sports’ TV schedule will be announced soon.

Highlights of Peacock Premium’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a new primetime Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, Olympics and Paralympics coverage, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and Ryder Cup golf, plus the Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

RODNEY HARRISON & JAC COLLINSWORTH BREAK DOWN THE WEEK’S NFL ACTION IN NEW LIVE WEEKLY SHOW, SAFETY BLITZ, DEBUTING MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 AT 6 P.M. ET ON PEACOCK

October 16, 2020 By admin

Harrison and Collinsworth Recap Sunday’s NFL Action & Analyze Takeaways for Next Week’s Games in Live Hour-Long Show

STAMFORD, Conn.—Oct. 16, 2020— Two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison and new NBC Sports host Jac Collinsworth are launching a new Peacock original weekly NFL show, Safety Blitz, which debuts Monday at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Safety Blitz, a live hour-long show streaming Mondays on Peacock throughout the football season, features Harrison and Collinsworth discussing all things NFL, from breaking down the previous day’s action to analyzing how it will impact next week’s games and the season moving forward.

“I’m excited to relaunch Safety Blitz on Peacock and to work with the talented Jac Collinsworth,” said Harrison. “Every Monday, fans can count on us to tackle the biggest stories in the NFL and deliver hard-hitting, unfiltered opinions.”

“Anytime a safety blitz is called, I’m glad to be on Rodney Harrison’s team,” said Collinsworth. “I’m excited to break down weekly NFL action with one the greatest analysts, and safeties, in football.”

Harrison, a former three-time All-Pro and two-time Super Bowl champion, serves as an analyst on Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports since its debut in 2006. The former two-time Pro Bowl safety spent 15 seasons in the NFL, first with the San Diego Chargers (1994-2002) and later with the New England Patriots (2003-08).

Collinsworth, who joined NBC Sports in March 2020 as a host, interviewer, and storyteller, contributes to Football Night in America and hosts Notre Dame on NBC’s pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage.

Harrison joins the show remotely from his home, while Collinsworth will work from Pro Football Focus Studios in Cincinnati.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

–NBC SPORTS–

PEACOCK PREMIUM TO EXCLUSIVELY STREAM FIGURE SKATING PROGRAMMING BEGINNING THIS MONTH

October 7, 2020 By admin

Figure Skating Content to Move From the NBC Sports Gold “Figure Skating Pass” to Peacock Premium Beginning With the 2020-21 Season

Figure Skating Programming to Premiere On Peacock Premium With Coverage of Skate America On October 23^rd

NBC & NBCSN Continue to Present Extensive Figure Skating Coverage

NEW YORK – October 7, 2020 – Announced today, figure skating coverage will move from the NBC Sports Gold “Figure Skating Pass” to Peacock Premium beginning this month, which complements coverage on NBC and NBCSN. Fans can subscribe to Peacock Premium now ahead of the start of the 2020-21 season this month, beginning by providing access to major domestic and international competitions during the 2020-21 season.

Peacock Premium will feature select live event coverage as well as on-demand replay coverage of figure skating throughout the season. Competition on Peacock Premium will kick off with coverage of ‘Skate America’ on October 23^rd with the ladies’ short program from Las Vegas. Programming from Skate America will begin with the Practice Cam, beginning on October 22^nd.

In addition to live coverage of the 2020 ISU Championship Events, Peacock Premium will be the home of the U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series, presented by Toyota. The Championship Series will serve as qualifying for the 2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which also will be shown live on Peacock Premium. The full library of archived replays that exists on NBC Sports Gold will continue to be accessible to Figure Skating Pass subscribers through the end of the 2020 calendar year. Fans can subscribe to Peacock Premium at https://www.peacocktv.com/skating.

“We are thrilled to be adding Figure Skating coverage to Peacock as we continue to expand our sports offering on the platform. Fans watching NBC Sports’ presentation of the 2020-21 Figure Skating season can expect world-class coverage as these athletes continue to prepare for competition on the world’s biggest stage,” said Rick Cordella, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer, Peacock.

“This is an exciting move for the sport of figure skating in the United States, especially for our fans who will have even better access to watch their favorite skaters compete at the most prestigious competitions in the World,” said Ramsey Baker, U.S. Figure Skating’s Chief Marketing Officer. “This will increase the reach and exposure that both the sport of figure skating and the World’s best skaters have in reaching a new audience.”

The following events will be part of Peacock Premium’s figure skating coverage:

Event

Skate America

Skate Canada International

Cup of China

Internationaux de France

Rostelecom Cup

NHK Trophy

U.S. Figure Skating Championship Series (Senior and Junior)

2021 Toyota U.S. Figure Skating Championships

ISU European Figure Skating Championships 2021

ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2021

2021 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships (Senior and Junior)

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021

ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships 2021

Figure skating coverage will still be available on both NBC and NBCSN throughout the season, with a full schedule available this month.

Highlights of Peacock Premium’s live sports offerings include Premier League, a new primetime Sunday NFL Wild Card playoff game, Olympics and Paralympics coverage, U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and Ryder Cup golf, plus the Peacock Originals Lost Speedways, hosted by Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

Viewers can sign up for Peacock Premium at peacocktv.com. Peacock is currently available on the Roku platform; Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD; Google platforms and devices including Android, Android TV devices, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices; Microsoft’s Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One S and Xbox One X; Sony PlayStation4 and PlayStation 4 Pro; and VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers, as well as eligible Cox Contour customers, enjoy Peacock Premium included with their service at no additional cost.

Contacts:

Dan Masonson, NBC Sports

203-356-2790

Dan.Masonson@nbcuni.com

Michael Terry, U.S. Figure Skating

719-228-3437

mterry@usfigureskating.org

Maggie Tadros, Peacock

203-356-2809

Maggie.Tadros@nbcuni.com

RAFAEL NADAL, SOFIA KENIN & NOVAK DJOKOVIC HEADLINE NBC SPORTS’ 2020 FRENCH OPEN COVERAGE THIS WEEKEND – EXCLUSIVELY ON PEACOCK

October 1, 2020 By admin

Live Coverage from Roland-Garros Continues this Weekend with Exclusive Peacock Coverage for Third & Fourth Round Matches – Starting this Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. ET

Dan Hicks, Mary Carillo & John McEnroe Call the Action Throughout NBC Sports’ French Open Coverage

Live Coverage from Roland-Garros Culminates on NBC with Women’s Final on Saturday, Oct. 10 & Men’s Final on Sunday, Oct. 11

STAMFORD, Conn. – October 1, 2020 – A star-studded field featuring Rafael Nadal, Sofia Kenin and Novak Djokovic – who have won a combined 37 Grand Slam singles titles – headlines NBC Sports’ live coverage of the third and fourth rounds of the French Open from Roland-Garros, beginning this Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. ET on Peacock.

The men’s draw is highlighted by Nadal, 19-time Grand Slam singles champion and World No. 2, who is known as the “King of Clay” and has won a record 12 French Open titles (2005-2008, 2010-2014, 2017-2019), including the past three at Roland-Garros; Djokovic, 17-time Grand Slam singles champion and World No. 1, who is seeking his 18^th Grand Slam singles title; and World No. 3 Dominic Thiem, who lost the last two French Open finals to Nadal and is coming off his first career Grand Slam title at the US Open. With a win in Paris, Nadal would tie Roger Federer for the all-time record with 20 career men’s singles Grand Slam titles.

On the women’s side, Kenin, 2020 Australian Open winner and No. 4 seed, rallied in the third set in her first two matches to advance to the third round on Saturday. 2018 French Open champion and World No. 2 Simona Halep who’s the tournament’s top seed, rolls into the third round with a matchup versus rising American star and 2019 French Open semifinalist Amanda Anisimova. The winner of tomorrow’s Halep-Anisimova match will advance to the fourth round, airing live this Sunday on Peacock, starting at 11 a.m. ET.

This weekend’s coverage on Peacock begins Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, featuring Djokovic and Kenin in the third round. Five rising American stars – Kenin, Anisimova, Danielle Collins, Taylor Fritz and Sebastian Korda – have advanced to the third round, with the latter three having their best finish in the tournament to-date.

Dan Hicks handles play-by-play, joined by analysts Mary Carillo and John McEnroe, who teamed to win the mixed doubles title at the 1977 French Open. McEnroe is a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion. Live coverage culminates with the women’s final on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. ET and the men’s final Sunday, Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. ET on NBC.

Peacock will provide exclusive live coverage of third and fourth round French Open matches on Saturday, Oct. 3 thru Monday, Oct. 5. Upcoming live sports coverage on Peacock includes exclusive Premier League matches, an NFL Wild Card Playoff Game, and select coverage from the upcoming Tokyo and Beijing Olympics. Fans can also watch on-demand replays of events like Triple Crown horse races, daily highlights from NBC Sports, and hundreds of hours of sports series, documentaries and films such as Tiger Woods: Chasing History; 1968; I Am Ali; Dream Team; Being Evel; Feherty; Willie; and Peacock Originals Lost Speedways and In Deep with Ryan Lochte.

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French Open matches on NBC and NBCSN will be streamed on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app — NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs. Coverage will be streamed 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. The NBC Sports app is available on the iTunes App Store, Google Play, Roku Channel Store, Apple TV and Amazon Fire.

NBC AND THE FRENCH OPEN: In 1975, NBC became the first American television network to provide coverage of the French Open when the network signed a three-year deal with the French Tennis Federation. The tournament was covered by CBS from 1980-82 and returned to NBC in 1983, where it has remained since. This is NBC’s 38^th consecutive year televising the event.

Following is the remaining television schedule for NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2020 French Open:

Date	Time (ET)	Round	Network
Sat., Oct. 3	11 a.m.	Third Round (LIVE)	Peacock
Sun., Oct. 4	11 a.m.	Fourth Round (LIVE)	Peacock
Mon., Oct. 5	11 a.m.	Fourth Round (LIVE)	Peacock
Thurs., Oct. 8	11 a.m.	Women’s Semifinals (LIVE)	NBC, NBCSN
Fri., Oct. 9	11 a.m.	Men’s Semifinals (LIVE)	NBC, NBCSN
Sat., Oct. 10	9 a.m.	Women’s Final (LIVE)	NBC
Sun., Oct. 11	9 a.m.	Men’s Final (LIVE)	NBC

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