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NBC SPORTS’ PRESENTATION OF PATRIOTS-VIKINGS ON NBC, PEACOCK AND TELEMUNDO IS 2nd-MOST WATCHED PRIMETIME THANKSGIVING GAME EVER WITH 26+ MILLION VIEWERS

November 25, 2022 By admin

Led by Peacock, Matchup is Most-Streamed Thanksgiving Night Game Ever

Patriots-Vikings is Most-Watched NFL Game on Telemundo, Excluding Super Bowl LVI

STAMFORD, Conn. – November 25, 2022 – NBC Sports’ presentation of the Minnesota Vikings’ down-to-the-wire 33-26 victory over the New England Patriots, is the second-most watched Thanksgiving primetime game ever averaging a Total Audience Delivery of more than 26 million viewers, based on preliminary data, across NBC TV, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL Digital platforms.

Last night’s game, which featured numerous lead changes and a tied score in each quarter, averaged an approximate 25.9 million English-language viewers, ranking behind only the 2015 Bears-Packers game in primetime viewership on Thanksgiving (27.8 million viewers).

In addition, Patriots-Vikings ranks as the most watched primetime regular season game since NBC Sports’ presentation of “The Return” by Buccaneers QB Tom Brady to New England last season (28.4 million on 10/3/21).

Additional ratings and viewership notes:

  • Viewership for last night’s game topped by 24% last year’s Thanksgiving night matchup (Bills-Saints, 20.9 million).
  • Led by Peacock, Vikings-Patriots delivered the most-streamed primetime NFL Thanksgiving game ever, registering an Average Minute Audience of 1.2 million viewers (across Peacock, NBC Sports Digital, and NFL Digital Properties).
  • With an average of 565,000 viewers, Vikings-Patriots is the most-watched NFL game ever on Telemundo, excluding Super Bowl LVI. The game was the nightcap in a full day of fútbol and football that kicked off in the morning with four FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ matches which included Brazil vs. Serbia, Telemundo Deportes’ most viewed game of the tournament.
  • Last night’s game (8:24 p.m.-11:15 p.m. ET) registered a national NBC TV household rating of 9.7/29 – up 21% from last year’s Thanksgiving night matchup (8.0/22).

Viewership figures are based upon preliminary data from Nielsen and Adobe Analytics. Official national data for NBC will be available next week.

TOP METERED MARKETS FOR PATRIOTS-VIKINGS (based on 44 markets available):

1. Minneapolis 29.4/67
2. Providence 27.4/61
3. Boston 27.0/62
4. Kansas City 13.4/35
T5. Pittsburgh 12.3/30
T5. Hartford 12.3/31
T5. Cincinnati 12.3/31
8. Las Vegas 11.7/37
9. Milwaukee 11.1/31
10. Norfolk 10.8/30

 

–SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL–

Filed Under: Football, NBC, NFL, SNF, Uncategorized

JIMMY GAROPPOLO & 49ERS HOST CARSON WENTZ & COLTS ON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ON NBC, PEACOCK AND UNIVERSO

October 20, 2021 By admin

Football Night in America Begins at 7 p.m. ET; Followed by 8:20 p.m. ET SNF Kickoff

“Sunday Night 7” Free-to-Play Game Features Weekly $100,000 Jackpot

Sunday Night Football & Football Night in America Delivering Largest Audiences Since 2015 and 2016, Respectively

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 20, 2021 – Jimmy Garoppolo and the San Francisco 49ers host Carson Wentz and the Indianapolis Colts on this week’s edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on NBC, Peacock and Universo.

San Francisco (2-3), coming off its bye week, is expected to have Garoppolo back in action following his calf injury earlier this month. 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel ranks second in the league in receiving yards per game with 109.6 this season.

The Colts (2-4) defeated the Texans, 31-3, in Week 6 for their second win in the past three weeks, behind 145 rushing yards and two touchdowns from running back Jonathan Taylor and a pair of passing touchdowns by Wentz. Taylor ranks fifth in the league in rushing yards this season with 472.

Indianapolis leads the all-time series, 26-18. In their most recent meeting, the Colts beat the 49ers, 26-23, in overtime on Oct. 8, 2017.

Calling Colts-49ers is Al Michaels (play-by-play), in his record 36th season as the voice of the NFL’s premier primetime package; 16-time Emmy Award-winner Cris Collinsworth; and four-time Emmy Award-winning sideline reporter Michele Tafoya. Three-time Super Bowl referee Terry McAulay is the Sunday Night Football rules analyst.

NBC’s coverage of Sunday Night Football is led by executive producer Fred Gaudelli and director Drew Esocoff. SNF has won a record 11 Sports Emmys for Outstanding Live Sports Series.

Football Night in America features host Mike Tirico and co-host Maria Taylor, Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy, Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, and NFL Insider Mike Florio. Co-host Jac Collinsworth and two-time Super Bowl champion Rodney Harrison will provide on-field analysis and reports from Levi’s Stadium.

Football Night, the most-watched studio show in sports since its debut in 2006, begins every Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. The coordinating producer of FNIA is Rob Hyland and the co-producer is Matt Casey. FNIA is directed by Pierre Moossa.

Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, a new NFL post-game show produced by NBC Sports, streams exclusively on Peacock following every Sunday Night Football game during the 2021 season. The show is hosted by NBC Sports commentators Kathryn Tappen and Chris Simms, who will provide instant reactions to each Sunday game along with highlights and interviews. Plus, Football Night in America commentators Mike Tirico, Tony Dungy, Drew Brees, Rodney Harrison and Jac Collinsworth will provide recaps and insights into the day’s biggest moments.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL & FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA DELIVERING LARGEST AUDIENCES SINCE 2015 AND 2016, RESPECTIVELY

For the season, Sunday Night Football is averaging a Total Audience Delivery of 21.7 million viewers – the best average through Week 6 since SNF’s record 2015 season, and up 24% from last season. Viewership for Football Night in America is up 41% from this point last season with an average of 7.6 million viewers. FNIA is off to its best start through Week 6 since 2016.

PEACOCK TO LIVE STREAM ALL NBC NFL GAMES FOR FIRST TIME THIS SEASON

For the first time ever, all of NBC Sports’ NFL regular-season games, playoff games, Super Bowl LVI, and Football Night in America will stream live on Peacock this season. Peacock features a slate of sports talk content NFL fans can enjoy on the NBC Sports channel, which is free to stream. Shows include Brother from Another, as well as The Dan Patrick Show, The Rich Eisen Show, PFT Live, PFT PM, Safety Blitz, The Peter King Podcast, and Chris Simms Unbuttoned.

To learn more about the NFL on Peacock, including how to watch and sign up, click here. Peacock Premium is included at no additional cost for Comcast’s eligible Xfinity X1 and Flex customers and Cox Contour customers.

NBCSPORTS.COM & NBC SPORTS APP TO LIVE STREAM ALL NBC NFL GAMES

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream all NBC games to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via “TV Everywhere,” 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.

TELEMUNDO DEPORTES TO PRESENT ENTIRE NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, INCLUDING PLAYOFFS AND SUPER BOWL LVI

Telemundo Deportes will again carry the entire NBC Sunday Night Football package, including exclusive Spanish-language coverage of Super Bowl LVI, live for the first time on the Telemundo Network — marking the first time ever that a Super Bowl will be televised on a Spanish-language broadcast network in the U.S. The package also includes 20 regular season games that will be televised on Universo, including the NFL Kickoff game and the Thanksgiving primetime game, as well as a Wild Card game, and one Divisional Playoff game. In addition, Telemundo Network will broadcast the Sunday primetime Wild Card game. All games will also be available on live stream via TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo Deportes app.

“SUNDAY NIGHT 7” FREE-TO-PLAY GAME RETURNS WITH $100,000 JACKPOT EVERY CONTEST

Once again this season, in the build-up to each week’s Sunday Night Football matchup, fans can participate in NBC Sports’ free-to-play game, Sunday Night 7, which features a $100,000 jackpot every contest for each game in the Sunday Night Football package, as well as two NFL Wild Card playoff games and one NFL Divisional Playoff. Sunday Night 7 is available for download NOW on the NBC Sports Predictor app powered by PointsBet (available in the App Store and Google Play Store) and at NBCSports.com/Predictor.

In Sunday’s game, two users finished in first place with a score of 65 points.

POINTSBET AND NBC SPORTS INCLUDE EXCLUSIVE BETTING INTEGRATIONS INTO FOOTBALL NIGHT IN AMERICA AND PEACOCK SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL FINAL POST-GAME SHOW

This season, PointsBet and NBC Sports include exclusive betting integrations on the Football Night in America studio show and the new Peacock Sunday Night Football Final postgame show. Click here for more information.

PETER KING’S NFL COLUMN “FOOTBALL MORNING IN AMERICA” DEBUTS EVERY MONDAY EXCLUSIVELY ON NBCSPORTS.COM

A new “Football Morning in America” will post every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com. It was announced in May 2019 that King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com; making regular appearances on PFT Live with Mike Florio; and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports. The Peter King Podcast streams weekly on Peacock on Thursdays at 6 p.m. ET.

CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED

NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Along with a rotation of NBC Sports hosts including Ahmed Fareed and Paul Burmeister, Chris Simms Unbuttoned analyses the NFL with in-depth Xs and Os breakdowns; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches and executives; and game recaps and preview. The show is available to stream on Peacock on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. ET.

NBC SPORTS EDGE

NBC Sports EDGE, part of the newly announced NBC Sports Next portfolio and one of the internet’s highest-trafficked fantasy sports and gaming websites, offers comprehensive fantasy football and betting coverage throughout the 2021 NFL season across NBC Sports’ platforms. The industry-leading source for fantasy football news and information, the 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Guide is available for purchase now via NBC Sports EDGE’s subscription model beginning at only $3.99 per month, and features more than 450 extensive player profiles, player projections, positional tiers, Top 200 rankings for PPR, Half-PPR, Non-PPR and Dynasty, as well as Individual Defensive Player rankings, sleepers and busts, drafting strategy articles, team reports and much more. NBC Sports EDGE also provides fantasy football coverage and betting insights through its digital shows, A Good Football Show and Bet the Edge.

PFT LIVE – WEEKDAYS AT 7 A.M. ET ON PEACOCK

Pro Football Talk streams live on Peacock’s NBC Sports on Peacock channel from 7 a.m. – 9 a.m. ET on weekdays and re-airs at 9 a.m. ET on NBCSN. Florio is joined by veteran sports commentator Mike Golic on Monday mornings, co-host and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms from Tuesday – Thursday, with a special guest co-hosting on Fridays.

The two-hour PFT Live is known for delivering inside information and comprehensive analysis from an independent perspective. The show covers all the latest news around the league, breaks down reports and rumors and features interviews with players, coaches and executives.

PODCASTS

NBC Sports’ football podcasts provide extensive weekly offerings from NBC Sports’ most popular personalities and present special guests, exclusive interviews, and robust conversations across all of football on The Peter King Podcast, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, PFT PM, and A Good Football Show. While The Peter King Podcast features intimate discussions with the NFL’s top players, Chris Simms Unbuttoned and PFT PM dive into deep conversations around the sports’ hottest topics, and A Good Football Show explores fantasy implications for fans. New episodes of NBC Sports podcasts are available for download each week on all major podcast platforms including:
NBCSports.com/podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SOCIAL MEDIA

  • SNF ON INSTAGRAM: Through the unique filter of Instagram, fans will get an in-depth look at each week’s Sunday Night Football game with the most engaging photos and videos from across the NFL. SNF also utilizes Instagram Stories for up-to-the-minute coverage of the league.
  • SNF ON TWITTER: The very latest news, video, analysis from the Football Night in America crew and much more lives on @SNFonNBC, the real-time engine for NBC’s year-round NFL coverage.
  • SNF ON FACEBOOK: With more than 3.5 million followers, SNF’s Facebook page is the hub of football conversation. It’s the place to converse and engage with fellow fans on the latest news and action across the NFL.
  • NBC SPORTS ON TIKTOK: NBC Sports’ presence on TikTok puts the spotlight on the offbeat and exuberant side of the National Football League for a young, highly-engaged audience.

NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS

NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports Chicago, NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Washington will again deliver extensive multiplatform coverage of the 2021 NFL season, led by comprehensive live gameday shows, in-depth news, analysis and commentary programming, and multimedia digital content covering the teams in their respective markets.

canVS

NBC Sports invites fans to paint a path to Super Bowl LVI with SNF canVS, a season-long interactive art campaign, which began at the 2021 NFL Kickoff game and continues at each Sunday Night Football game throughout the season.

Each week in the city of the SNF matchup, local artists will create a five-yard long mural inspired by fan input that epitomizes the fanbase’s love for their team. This week’s featured artist is Chor Boogie, who will be hosting this weekend’s remote mural painting event Saturday at 1310 Griffith St in San Francisco, Calif.

At the end of the season, each of the 20 five-yard murals will come together to create a 100-yard masterpiece showcasing the painted pride that captures the devotion and passion of fans. Click here for more details.

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood stars in the show open for NBC’s Sunday Night Football.

Shot at Industrial Light & Magic’s cutting edge LED sound stage utilizing the company’s StageCraft LED virtual production technology recently used in “The Mandalorian,” the 2021 Sunday Night Football show open for the first time will feature a virtual football tailgate as a backdrop for Underwood’s performance of “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.”

In addition, the show open will highlight user-generated cameos from some of the NFL’s biggest stars, as well as fans’ self-recorded video from NFL tailgates.

NBC’S SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS PRIMETIME TELEVISION’S NO. 1 SHOW FOR RECORD 10 CONSECUTIVE YEARS: NBC’s Sunday Night Football finished the 2020-21 TV season as primetime’s #1 TV show in all key metrics for an unprecedented 10th consecutive year – adding to its record for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on official live plus same day data provided by Nielsen. Sunday Night Football also ranked as the No. 1 show in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic for the 11th consecutive TV season.

2021 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
*Sun. Oct. 24 Week 7 Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco 49ers  
*Sun. Oct. 31 Week 8 Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings  
*Sun. Nov. 7 Week 9 Tennessee Titans at Los Angeles Rams  
*Sun. Nov. 14 Week 10 Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders  
*Sun. Nov. 21 Week 11  Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers  
**Thurs. Nov. 25 Week 12 Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints  
*Sun. Nov. 28 Week 12 Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens  
*Sun. Dec. 5 Week 13 San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks  
*Sun. Dec. 12 Week 14 Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers  
*Sun. Dec. 19 Week 15 New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers  
*Sun. Dec. 26 Week 16 Washington Football Team at Dallas Cowboys  
*Sun. Jan. 2 Week 17 Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers  
*Sun. Jan. 9 Week 18 TBD  

*Flex Week
** Thanksgiving Night Game

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING:

Flexible scheduling will be used in Weeks 11-18. Additionally, in Weeks 5-10, flexible scheduling may be used in no more than two weeks. In Weeks 5-17, the schedule lists the games tentatively set for Sunday Night Football on NBC. Only Sunday afternoon games are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, in which case the tentatively scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to an afternoon start time.

For Week 18, two Saturday games and the Sunday night game will be announced no later than six days prior to January 9. The schedule does not list Saturday games or a Sunday night game in Week 18, but games with playoff implications will be moved to those time slots. Flexible scheduling ensures quality matchups in all Sunday time slots in those weeks and gives “surprise” teams a chance to play their way into primetime.

–SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL–

Filed Under: NBC, SNF, Sunday Night Football, Uncategorized

NBC’S “SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” WINS UNPRECEDENTED 11TH SPORTS EMMY FOR OUTSTANDING LIVE SPORTS SERIES

June 9, 2021 By admin

Michele Tafoya Wins Fourth Sports Emmy in Outstanding Sports Personality – Sports Reporter Category

SNF Wins for Outstanding Live Event Audio/Sound

NEW YORK, NY – June 9, 2021 – NBC’s Sunday Night Football,  primetime television’s No. 1 show for an unprecedented 10 consecutive years, last night won the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Sports Series. The win was the 11th in the category for NBC SNF – the most for any live series in sports TV history.

In addition, Sunday Night Football sideline reporter Michele Tafoya was named Outstanding Sports Personality – Sports Reporter. Tafoya has earned the honor four times and is the only finalist in the category in each of the 10 years of the award’s existence.

NBC’s SNF also was honored with the Sports Emmy for Outstanding Live Event Audio/Studio.

In its 15 seasons (2006-20), NBC’s Sunday Night Football has won 30 Sports Emmys.

The awards were presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in a virtual ceremony. A complete list of winners will be made available at https://theemmys.tv/.

–NBC Sports Group–

Filed Under: NBC, SNF, Sunday Night Football, Uncategorized

NBC SPORTS PRESENTS LIVE BIG-EVENT SPORTS ALL WEEKEND LONG BEGINNING TODAY

September 18, 2020 By admin

Live-Event Weekend Coverage Features Sunday Night Football, U.S. Open Golf, NHL Stanley Cup Final, NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Notre Dame Football, Premier League Soccer and Tour de France Conclusion

Big Events to Air Across NBC, NBCSN, GOLF Channel, USA Network, Peacock and NBC Sports Digital Platforms

STAMFORD, Conn. – September 18, 2020 – NBC Sports will present an unprecedented weekend of live big-event sports over the next three days across numerous NBCUniversal properties – NBC, NBCSN, GOLF Channel, USA Network, Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms.

From today through September 20, NBCUniversal properties will combine to present more than 125 live event coverage hours.

Among the highlights of NBC Sports’ live event coverage for this weekend:

    • Sunday Night Football: A star-studded QB matchup headlines this week’s edition of NBC’s Sunday Night Football as Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (1-0) host Cam Newton and the New England Patriots (1-0). Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET with Football Night in America on NBC, followed by kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET from CenturyLink Field.

 

    • U.S. Open: The U.S. Open returns home to NBC Sports. The USGA stages the 120th edition of the U.S. Open this week (thru Sunday) from Winged Foot Golf Club, and NBC Sports will present nearly 45 hours of live primary coverage of the championship exclusively across NBC, GOLF Channel, NBC Sports digital platforms, and Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service. Viewers tuning will recognize a familiar musical refrain previously synonymous with NBC Sports’ coverage of the U.S. Open, as Yanni’s In Celebration of Man will be incorporated throughout the championship.

 

    • NHL Stanley Cup Final: Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final between the Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning will be presented tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC immediately following U.S. Open coverage from Winged Foot Golf Club.

 

    • NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs: NBC Sports presents the first elimination race of the 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs tomorrow night in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN from iconic Bristol Motor Speedway, as the field of 16 narrows to 12 and drivers fight to keep their championship hopes alive. Tonight at 7 p.m. ET, Bristol also hosts the regular season finale for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, which has 11 of its 12 Playoff spots decided entering the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.”

 

    • Notre Dame Football: NBC Sports’ 30th season of Notre Dame Football continues tomorrow when the No. 7 Fighting Irish (1-0) host South Florida (1-0) at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., at 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Following last weekend’s victory over Duke, Notre Dame moved to No. 7 in the country. The Fighting Irish were led last week by QB Ian Book, who passed for 263 yards and one touchdown, and RB Kyren Williams, who totaled 205 yards from scrimmage (112 rushing, 93 receiving) and two rushing touchdowns.

 

    • Premier League: USMNT star Christian Pulisic – who’s hoping to return from injury – and Chelsea host 2019-20 champions Liverpool this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. ET exclusively on Peacock Premium, highlighting NBC Sports’ Premier League schedule this weekend.

 

    • Tour de France: NBC Sports’ live coverage of the 107th Tour de France concludes this weekend on NBCSN with Stage 21 starting at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday from Mantes-la-Jolie in France. Following yesterday’s Stage 18 victory by Poland’s Michał Kwiatkowski (Ineos Grenadiers), Slovenia’s Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) currently sits in first place and carries a 57-second lead over Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and a 1:27 lead over third-place Miguel Angel Lopez (Astana Pro Team) into this weekend’s final stages.

 

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream live coverage to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via “TV Everywhere,” 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. 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 is the NBC Sports’ schedule for major sporting events this week (all times ET, subject to change):

Date Time (ET) Coverage Platform
Fri., Sept. 18 7:30 a.m. Tour de France: Stage 19: Bourg-en-Bresse / Champagnole NBCSN
Fri., Sept. 18 7:30 a.m. U.S. Open – Second Round Peacock
Fri., Sept. 18 9:30 a.m. U.S. Open – Second Round GOLF Channel
Fri., Sept. 18 4 p.m. U.S. Open – Second Round NBC
Fri., Sept. 18 6:30 p.m. NASCAR: Xfinity Series – Countdown to Green NBCSN
Fri., Sept. 18 7 p.m. NASCAR Xfinity Series Racing – Bristol NBCSN
Fri., Sept. 18 7 p.m. Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open GOLF Channel
Fri., Sept. 18 9 p.m. NASCAR: Xfinity Series Post-Race NBCSN
Sat., Sept. 19 6:30 a.m. Tour de France Pre-Race Show NBCSN
Sat., Sept. 19 7 a.m. Tour de France: Stage 20: Lure / La Planche des Belles Filles NBCSN
Sat., Sept. 19 7 a.m. Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open GOLF Channel
Sat., Sept. 19 9 a.m. U.S. Open – Third Round Peacock
Sat., Sept. 19 11 a.m. U.S. Open – Third Round NBC
Sat., Sept. 19 2:30 p.m. College Football: Notre Dame v. South Florida USA Network
Sat., Sept. 19 6:30 p.m. NASCAR America Pre-Race Show NBCSN
Sat., Sept. 19 7 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series – Countdown to Green NBCSN
Sat., Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Cup Series Racing – Bristol NBCSN
Sat., Sept. 19   7:30 p.m. NHL Stanley Cup Final – Game 1: Dallas vs. Tampa Bay NBC
Sat., Sept. 19 7:30 p.m. Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open GOLF Channel
Sat., Sept. 19 10:30 p.m. NASCAR America Post-Race Show NBCSN
Sun., Sept. 20 6 a.m. Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open GOLF Channel
Sun., Sept. 20 8 a.m. U.S. Open – Final Round Peacock
Sun., Sept. 20 9 a.m. Tour de France Pre-Race Show NBCSN
Sun., Sept. 20 9:30 a.m. Tour de France: Stage 21: Mantes-la-Jolie / Paris Champs-Élysées NBCSN
Sun., Sept. 20 10 a.m. U.S. Open – Final Round GOLF Channel
Sun., Sept. 20 11:30 a.m. Premier League: Chelsea v. Liverpool Peacock
Sun., Sept. 20 Noon U.S. Open – Final Round NBC
Sun., Sept. 20 1:30 p.m. Premier League Live Peacock
Sun., Sept. 20 6 p.m. Golf Central Live From the U.S. Open GOLF Channel
Sun., Sept. 20 7 p.m. Football Night in America NBC
Sun., Sept. 20 8:20 p.m. SNF: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks NBC

 

–NBC SPORTS–

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RUSSELL WILSON & SEATTLE SEAHAWKS VISIT CARSON WENTZ & NFC EAST CHAMPION PHILADELPHIA EAGLES IN NFC WILD CARD MATCHUP THIS SUNDAY AT 4:30 P.M. ET ON NBC

January 2, 2020 By admin

Coverage Begins with Football Night in America at 4 p.m. ET; Followed by 4:30 p.m. ET Game Time

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports App to Live Stream All Sunday Night Football Games to Desktops, Tablets, Connected TVs, and Mobile Devices

Leading Up to this Sunday’s Game, Fans Can Play NBC Sports’ New ”Sunday Night 7” Free-to-Play Game Featuring $2 Million in Guaranteed Cash Prizes

STAMFORD, Conn. – Jan. 2, 2019 –Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks (11-5) will face Carson Wentz and the NFC East champion Philadelphia Eagles (9-7) this weekend in an NFC Wild Card matchup on NBC. Coverage begins with a special edition of Football Night in America at 4 p.m. ET on NBC, followed by kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Penn.

Sunday’s game marks the first time the two teams will face each other in the postseason. The Eagles enter the playoffs on a four-game winning streak, while the Seahawks fell to the division rival 49ers in a 26-21 thriller in last week’s SNF matchup. The winner of this game will travel to San Francisco or Green Bay in the NFC Divisional playoffs.

Calling Seahawks-Eagles is Al Michaels (play-by-play), in his record 34th season as the voice of the NFL’s premier primetime package; 16-time Emmy Award-winner Cris Collinsworth; and three-time Emmy Award-winning sideline reporter Michele Tafoya. Three-time Super Bowl referee and SNF rules analyst Terry McAulay joins Michaels and Collinsworth in the booth.

Mike Tirico will host Football Night in America at 4 p.m. ET alongside Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy, two-time Super Bowl champion Rodney Harrison, NFL Insider Mike Florio and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms. Liam McHugh will co-host Football Night in America on-site from Lincoln Financial Field.

The Seahawks are led by QB Russell Wilson, who tied for third in the NFL with 31 touchdown passes this season. Wilson has a 4-0 career record against the Eagles with a 7-1 TD-INT ratio. RB Marshawn Lynch returned to the Seahawks last Sunday, and rushed for a touchdown. The Seahawks tied for an NFL-best 7-1 road record this season.

 

Eagles QB Carson Wentz passed for 4,039 yards and 27 touchdowns this season, while RB Miles Sanders, who was selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, led NFL rookies with  1,614 all-purpose yards.

NBC’s coverage of Sunday Night Football is led by executive producer Fred Gaudelli and director Drew Esocoff. FNIA is produced by Rob Hyland and directed by Mike Sheehan.

NBC SPORTS’ “SUNDAY NIGHT 7” FREE-TO-PLAY GAME FEATURES $2 MILLION GUARANTEED PRIZES

Leading up to this Sunday’s NFC Wild Card game, fans can participate in NBC Sports’ new free-to-play game, Sunday Night 7, which features $2 million in guaranteed cash prizes over the course of the regular season and NBC NFL playoff games ($100,000 in guaranteed prizes for each contest). Sunday Night 7 is available for download NOW on the NBC Sports Predictor app (available for download in the App Store and Google Play Store) and at NBCSports.com/Predictor.

Last week, one fan scored a perfect score of 70 points in Sunday Night 7, winning $50,000.

NBCSPORTS.COM & NBC SPORTS APP TO LIVE STREAM ALL NBC NFL GAMES:

NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app will stream all NBC NFL games to desktops, tablets, mobile devices and connected TVs via “TV Everywhere,” 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. Powered by Playmaker Media, the NBC Sports app is available on Apple iOS, Android and select Samsung devices, as well as on Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Win10, PlayStation and Xbox.

PETER KING’S NFL COLUMN “FOOTBALL MORNING IN AMERICA” DEBUTS EVERY MONDAY EXCLUSIVELY ON NBCSPORTS.COM

A new “Football Morning in America” will post every Monday morning exclusively on NBCSports.com. King signed an exclusive agreement with NBC Sports Group last year that included writing a weekly Monday morning NFL column for NBCSports.com, making regular appearances on NBCSN’s and NBC Sports Radio’s PFT Live with Florio, and continuing to contribute to Football Night in America, the most-watched studio show in sports.

CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED

NBC Sports’ Chris Simms examines everything happening in the NFL and around the sports world. Along with a rotation of NBC Sports hosts including Ahmed Fareed, Paul Burmeister and Liam McHugh, Chris Simms Unbuttoned analyses the NFL with in-depth Xs and Os breakdowns; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches and executives; and game recaps and preview.

ROTOWORLD

Rotoworld offers comprehensive fantasy football coverage throughout the 2019 NFL season across NBC Sports’ platforms. The all-new 2019 Rotoworld Fantasy Football Draft Guide, which includes mobile optimization, an updated website design, and improved tools, is now available for purchase on Rotoworld.com. In addition, Rotoworld experts dive into fan questions on “Rotoworld Live” every Sunday at Noon ET on the NBC Sports app and YouTube.com/NBCSports. Rotoworld also presents comprehensive fantasy content, including a panel of experts answering fans’ questions on Twitch three times a week, a Waiver Wire Q&A (Tuesdays), a DFS Q&A (Thursdays), and a Rankings Q&A (Fridays).

PFT LIVE – WEEKDAYS AT 7 A.M. ET ON NBCSN

Mike Florio and co-host Chris Simms bring fans the latest NFL news and interviews with players and coaches every weekday morning with PFT Live on NBCSN at 7 a.m. ET. Peter King will also contribute regularly to PFT Live’s coverage throughout the regular season.

The two-hour PFT Live provides all-encompassing coverage of the NFL, including the most current news and analysis, thought-provoking debates, and interviews with a wide variety of NFL newsmakers. The program is a simulcast of NBC Sports Radio’s PFT Live national program that airs daily beginning at 6 a.m. ET.

PODCASTS

NBC Sports’ football podcasts provide extensive weekly offerings from NBC Sports’ most popular personalities and present special guests, exclusive interviews, and robust conversations across all of football on The Peter King Podcast, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, PFT PM, and Rotoworld Football. While The Peter King Podcast features intimate discussions with the NFL’s top players, Chris Simms Unbuttoned and PFT PM dive into deep conversations around the sports’ hottest topics, and Rotoworld Football explores fantasy implications for fans. For the first time this season, Rotoworld Football will debut four episodes per week, including a new Sunday night episode diving into the weekend’s results. In addition, The Mike Tirico Podcast will debut new episodes throughout the 2019 NFL season featuring exclusive interviews with the league’s top players and personalities. New episodes of NBC Sports podcasts are available for download each week on all major podcast platforms including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, NBC Sports’ Scores app, Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and iHeart.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SOCIAL MEDIA

  • SNF ON INSTAGRAM: Going into its seventh season, Sunday Night Football gives the SNF fan a look at photos through the filters of Instagram. Fans get a look around each SNF city, as well as access inside the production trucks, the locker rooms, on the field, and on the sideline, as our social media producer captures the best photos of Sunday night and posts in real time. In addition, SNF on Instagram will utilize Instagram stories to maximize fans’ exposure to the Sunday Night Football
  • SNF ON TWITTER: Using tweets, photos, and videos, @SNFonNBC provides unique content with SNF talent, production crew and NFL players.
  • SNF ON SNAPCHAT: For the second season, NBC Sports’ Snapchat account will be creating content on the platform at each Sunday Night Football game, including Kickoff and from the SNF The NBC Sports Snapchat account will take fans behind the scenes to the FNIA set and around cities where Sunday Night Football comes to town, utilizing lenses and filters to customize content specifically for the Snapchat audience.
  • SNF ON FACEBOOK: – At nearly 3.7 million likes strong, the Sunday Night Football Facebook page provides social-first stories, photos and video every week.

NBC SPORTS RADIO

NBC Sports Radio, produced and distributed by Westwood One in partnership with NBC Sports Group, is carried by more than 300 affiliates nationwide. Programming is available on radio stations throughout the United States, as well as on NBCSportsRadio.com, NBCSports.com, the NBC Sports Scores app, and on the websites of affiliates. Content includes hourly sports news updates, daily features, and is highlighted by PFT Live, featuring NFL insider and Football Night In America commentator Mike Florio daily from 6-9 a.m. ET; the PFT PM podcast hosted by Florio, which takes a look back at the day that was in the NFL; Safety Blitz with Rodney Harrison and Dan Schwartzman; featuring three-time All Pro and two-time Super Bowl-winner Rodney Harrison; and The Daily Line, NBC Sports Radio’s daily sports talk and betting show that airs M-F 3-7 p.m. ET and features special guests and content for casual and avid sports fans. Fans can follow  @NBCSportsRadio to listen live or on demand, or visit www.NBCSportsRadio.com.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS RETURNS FOR 2019 NFL SEASON 

NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Football bus returned this season to travel the country, visiting the host cities of each Sunday Night Football game. In addition, the SNF Bus will also visit markets along the route without an SNF game on the schedule to give more fans a chance to join in on the experience. The bus will arrive in each host city two to three days prior to the game, making stops at local landmarks and events before heading to the game site. Once at the stadium, the Sunday Night Football bus will give fans the opportunity to interact with America’s most-watched primetime television show with exclusive activities and experiences.

For the first time ever, fans will be able to record content on the bus to share directly to their social platforms, with new experiences including augmented reality mirrors in the locker room and a green screen booth to replicate the iconic player intros in the SNF broadcast.

In addition, fan favorites returning to the bus include the official Player of the Game Ball signed at the end of every SNF matchup, a replica Football Night in America desk, and a brand new On Her Turf photo experience celebrating the power of every football fan.

2019 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
Sun. Jan. 5 NFC Wild Card No. 5 Seahawks at No. 4 Eagles
Sat. Jan. 11 NFC Divisional TBD at No. 1 49ers

 

– SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL –

 

Filed Under: FNIA, NBC, NFL, SNF, Uncategorized

“SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” BUS TRAVELS TO CLEVELAND FOR RAMS-BROWNS WEEK 3 MATCHUP

September 19, 2019 By admin

STAMFORD, Conn. – September 19, 2019 – NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Football bus makes a trip to Cleveland this week ahead of Sunday night’s Rams-Browns game (coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC). This weekend’s game is the first time Cleveland will host an NBC SNF game since 2008.

The bus arrives this evening in Cleveland, Thursday, September 19. On Friday, September 20, the bus will visit WKYC from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET. Then, from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET, the bus will be at Kirtland High School for its homecoming game against Cuyahoga Heights. On Saturday, September 21, the bus will stop at Public Square from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. ET for the Top Dawg Block Party in the Square. On game day, Sunday, September 22, the bus will park at Lindsey’s Lake House Flats for game day from 2 p.m. until kick-off at 8:20 p.m. ET.

The schedule for this week:

Date Time (ET) Location
Friday, Sep. 20 11 – 1 a.m. WKYC
Friday, Sep. 20 5:30 –8:30 p.m. Kirtland High School
Saturday, Sep. 21 12 – 4 p.m. Public Square
Sunday, Sep. 22 2 – 8 p.m. Lindsey’s Lake House Flats

The SNF bus continues to travel the country, making stops in the host cities of Sunday Night Football games, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into the action of SNF broadcasts.

New features on board this season include the ability for fans to record content they can share directly to their social platforms, and new experiences include augmented reality mirrors in the locker room and a green screen booth to replicate the iconic player intros in the SNF broadcast.

In addition, fan favorites returning to the bus include the official Player of the Game Ball signed at the end of every SNF matchup, a replica Football Night in America desk, and a brand new On Her Turf photo experience celebrating the power of every football fan. The bus continues its journey this week making stops in the Cleveland-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Los Angeles Rams take on the Cleveland Browns.

ABOUT THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS

Since week 1, the bus has travelled to each SNF host city. In addition, the SNF Bus will also visit markets along the route without an SNF game on the schedule to give more fans a chance to join in on the experience. The bus will arrive in each host city two to three days prior to the game, making stops at local landmarks and events before heading to the game site. Once at the stadium, the Sunday Night Football bus will give fans the opportunity to interact with America’s most-watched primetime television show with exclusive activities and experiences.

The 2019 bus features football field decaling on the floor, and a replica of the Football Night in America studio where fans can grab a mic, and act as “special correspondents” for photos. From the augmented reality mirrors in the locker room and the @OnHerTurf display, to green screen booth to replicate the intros from the SNF broadcast, fans have numerous opportunities to interact and share memories from the bus directly to social media.

The full list of cities the SNF bus will be visiting throughout the season:

Week Date Matchup
3 22-Sep Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland
4 29-Sep Dallas at New Orleans
5 6-Oct Indianapolis at Kansas City
6 13-Oct Pittsburgh at Los Angeles Chargers
7 20-Oct Philadelphia at Dallas
8 27-Oct Green Bay at Kansas City
9 3-Nov New England at Baltimore
10 10-Nov Minnesota at Dallas
11 17-Nov Chicago at Los Angeles Rams
12 24-Nov Seattle at Philadelphia
13 1-Dec Patriots at Texans
14 8-Dec Seattle at Los Angeles Rams
15 15-Dec Minnesota at Los Angeles Chargers
16 22-Dec Kansas City at Chicago
17 29-Dec TBD

 

THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS BY THE NUMBERS

  • The SNF bus will travel almost 20,000 miles across the country during the season.
  • The bus will make stops in 12 unique locations, making stops in the host cities of all Sunday night games.
  • It would take 50 footballs to make up the length of the SNFBus, and 46,000 footballs to equal the weight of the bus.

SOCIAL MEDIA

The Sunday Night Football bus also incorporates social media inside and out, with SNF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts (@SNF on NBC) along with the #SNF hashtag displayed on the exterior.

A dedicated producer will collect photos and create videos of the bus’s travels and the cast of characters it encounters along the way. Life on the road with the Sunday Night Football bus is featured on the Sunday Night Football Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts and NBC Sports on Snapchat.

–NBC SPORTS–

 

Filed Under: NBC, SNF, SNF bus, Uncategorized

“SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” BUS TRAVELS TO SEATTLE FOR CHIEFS-SEAHAWKS WEEK 16 MATCHUP

December 20, 2018 By admin

New Features Include Carrie Underwood Music Experience, a Selfie Mirror in Collaboration with @OnHerTurf, and a Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

 

STAMFORD, Conn. – December 20, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus makes a trip to Seattle this week ahead of Sunday night’s Chiefs-Seahawks game (coverage begins at 4:00  p.m. PST on NBC).

 

The SNF bus continues to travel the country, making stops in the host cities of Sunday Night Football games, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into the action of SNF broadcasts.

New features on board this season include a Carrie Underwood SNF Open experience, a selfie-mirror presented by @OnHerTurf – a partnership between Refinery29 and NBC Sports that shares in the celebration and amplification of women in sports – and an area showcasing SNF’s new initiative with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

 

In addition, fan favorites returning to the bus include a life-size player wall, the official Player of the Game Ball signed at the end of every SNF matchup, and the replica of the Football Night in America desk. The bus continues its journey this week making stops in the Seattle-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Seattle Seahawks.

 

The bus will arrive in Seattle on tomorrow, December 21 at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club from 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. PST. On Saturday, December 22, the bus will be at Winter Fest at Seattle Center from 12:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. PST. On Sunday, December 23, the bus will be at CenturyLink Field for game day from 1:00 p.m. until kick-off at 5:20 p.m. PST.

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time Location
Friday, Dec. 21 4-6 p.m. Wallingford Boys & Girls Club
Saturday, Dec. 22 12-3 p.m. Winter Fest at Seattle Center
Sunday, Dec. 23 1-5 p.m. Sunday Game Day at CenturyLink Field

 

 

ABOUT THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS

 

Since week 1, the bus has travelled across the country to each SNF host city. To give more fans a chance to join in on the experience, the SNF Bus also visits markets along the route without a SNF game on the schedule. The bus arrives in each host city two to three days prior to the game, making stops at local landmarks and events before heading to the game site. Once at the stadium, the Sunday Night Football bus gives fans the opportunity to interact with America’s most-watched primetime television show with exclusive activities and experiences.

 

The 2018 bus features football field decaling on the floor, and a replica of the Football Night in America studio where fans can grab a mic, and act as “special correspondents” for photos. From the Carrie Underwood music experience and the @OnHerTurf display, to the life-size NFL player wall, fans have numerous opportunities to interact and share memories from the bus.

The full list of cities the SNF bus will be visiting throughout the season:

 

Week Date Matchup
17 Dec. 30 TBD

 

THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS BY THE NUMBERS

 

  • The SNFbus will travel almost 20,000 miles across the country during the season.
  • The bus will make stops in 12 unique locations, making stops in the host cities of all Sunday night games.
  • It would take 50 footballs to make up the length of the SNFBus, and 46,000 footballs to equal the weight of the bus.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

 

The Sunday Night Football bus also incorporates social media inside and out, with SNF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts (@SNFon NBC) along with the #SNF hashtag displayed on the exterior.

 

A dedicated producer will collect photos and create videos of the bus’s travels and the cast of characters it encounters along the way. Life on the road with the Sunday Night Football bus is featured on the Sunday Night Football Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts and NBC Sports on Snapchat.

 

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

 

Filed Under: NBC, SNF, SNF bus, Uncategorized

“SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” BUS HEADS TO BOSTON FOR PACKERS-PATRIOTS WEEK 9 MATCHUP

November 1, 2018 By admin

New Features Include Carrie Underwood Music Experience, a Selfie Mirror in Collaboration with @OnHerTurf, and a Partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

STAMFORD, Conn. – November 1, 2018 – NBC Sports Group’s Sunday Night Football bus heads to Boston this week ahead of Sunday night’s Packers-Patriots game (coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC).

The SNF bus continues to travel the country, making stops in the host cities of Sunday Night Football games, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look into the action of SNF broadcasts.

New features on board this season include a Carrie Underwood SNF Open experience, a selfie-mirror presented by @OnHerTurf – a partnership between Refinery29 and NBC Sports that shares in the celebration and amplification of women in sports – and an area showcasing SNF’s new initiative with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

In addition, fan favorites returning to the bus include a life-size player wall, the official Player of the Game Ball signed at the end of every SNF matchup, and the replica of the Football Night in America desk. The bus continues its journey this week making stops in the Boston-area ahead of the Sunday Night Football game as the Green Bay Packers take on the New England Patriots.

The bus will arrive in Boston on Friday, November 2 at NBC10 from 5:00—7:00 a.m. and will be featured on NBC10 Live morning news. The bus will spend the afternoon at the Dorchester Boys 7 Girls Club from 4:00-6:00 p.m. ET for an SNF Across America- My Town, My Team weekly event activation. On Saturday, November 3, the bus will be at Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. On Sunday, November 4, the bus will be in Foxborough at Gillette Stadium from 4:00 p.m. until kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET.

The schedule for this week:

 

Date Time (ET) Location
Friday, Nov. 2

 

 

Friday, Nov. 2

5 a.m. –7 a.m.

 

 

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

NBC10*

 

 

Dorchester B&GC*

 

 

Saturday, Nov. 3

 

 

Sunday, Nov. 4

 

 

11 a.m. –4 p.m.

 

 

4 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.

 

 

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

 

 

Gillette Stadium

 

*Event not open to the public

 

ABOUT THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS

Since week 1, the bus has traveled across the country to each SNF host city. To give more fans a chance to join in on the experience, the SNF Bus also visits markets along the route without a SNF game on the schedule. The bus arrives in each host city two to three days prior to the game, making stops at local landmarks and events before heading to the game site. Once at the stadium, the Sunday Night Football bus gives fans the opportunity to interact with America’s most-watched primetime television show with exclusive activities and experiences.

The 2018 bus features football field decaling on the floor, and a replica of the Football Night in America studio where fans can grab a mic, and act as “special correspondents” for photos. From the Carrie Underwood music experience and the @OnHerTurf display, to the life-size NFL player wall, fans have numerous opportunities to interact and share memories from the bus.

The full list of cities the SNF bus will be visiting throughout the season:

Week Date Matchup
9 4-Nov Green Bay at Minnesota
10 11-Nov Dallas at Philadelphia
11 18-Nov Pittsburgh at Jacksonville
12 25-Nov Green Bay at New England
13 2-Dec San Francisco at Seattle
14 9-Dec Pittsburgh at Oakland
15 16-Dec Philadelphia at Los Angeles Rams
16 23-Dec Kansas City at Seattle
17 30-Dec TBD

 

THE SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL BUS BY THE NUMBERS

  • The SNF bus will travel almost 20,000 miles across the country during the season.
  • The bus will make stops in 12 unique locations, making stops in the host cities of all Sunday night games.
  • It would take 50 footballs to make up the length of the SNF Bus, and 46,000 footballs to equal the weight of the bus.

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

The Sunday Night Football bus also incorporates social media inside and out, with SNF’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts along with the #SNF hashtag displayed on the exterior.

A dedicated producer will collect photos and create videos of the bus’ travels and the cast of characters it encounters along the way. Life on the road with the Sunday Night Football bus is featured on the Sunday Night Football Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts and NBC Sports on Snapchat.

 

–NBC SPORTS GROUP–

 

 

 

Filed Under: Football Night In America, Green Bay Packers, NBC, New England Patriots, SNF, SNF bus, Uncategorized

ABC’s Saturday Night Football Ohio State at Penn State Draws an Average of 9.3 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Game of the 2018 Season

October 2, 2018 By admin

ABC’s Saturday Night Football Ohio State at Penn State Draws an Average of 9.3 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Game of the 2018 Season

The post ABC’s Saturday Night Football Ohio State at Penn State Draws an Average of 9.3 Million Viewers, the Most-Watched Game of the 2018 Season appeared first on ESPN MediaZone U.S..

Filed Under: ESPN, NCAA Football, SNF

College Football Week 4: Stanford-Oregon is Most-Watched ESPN/ABC Pac-12 Conference Game in Nearly Four Years; Georgia-Missouri is Cable’s Most-Watched Afternoon Game This Season

September 25, 2018 By admin

College Football Week 4: Oregon-Stanford is Most-Watched ESPN/ABC Pac-12 Conference Game in Nearly Four Years; Georgia-Missouri is Cable’s Most-Watched Afternoon Game This Season

The post College Football Week 4: Stanford-Oregon is Most-Watched ESPN/ABC Pac-12 Conference Game in Nearly Four Years; Georgia-Missouri is Cable’s Most-Watched Afternoon Game This Season appeared first on ESPN MediaZone U.S..

Filed Under: ESPN, NCAA Football, SNF

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