Mike Tirico

Mike Tirico is a well-known sports broadcaster who has made significant contributions to the field. He has been the lead play-by-play announcer for NBC Sunday Night Football since 2022, following his tenure as a play-by-play announcer on ESPN's Monday Night Football from 2006 to 2015. Tirico's experience spans a multitude of sports, including the NBA, NHL, NFL, college football and basketball, golf, tennis, and World Cup soccer. He has also hosted notable events such as the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics, and the Indianapolis 500 for NBC Sports. In 2026, he is set to make broadcasting history by hosting both the Super Bowl and NBC's Olympic primetime coverage on the same day.

Tirico has held a variety of roles within NBC Sports since joining in 2016. His responsibilities have included notable positions such as the primary primetime host for the Olympics on NBC, the host of Triple Crown races on NBC, and the network's lead host for golf coverage. His versatility extends beyond sports, as evidenced by his guest-hosting stint on NBC News' "Today" program in April 2025. Tirico's broad range of experience and adaptability have made him a key figure in American sports broadcasting.

Throughout his career, Tirico has received recognition for his work, including the Marty Glickman Award for Leadership in Sports Media in 2017 and the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality, Studio Host in 2022 and 2023. His ability to provide insightful commentary across a diverse range of sports, including his work with co-commentators such as Cris Collinsworth for Sunday Night Football and Drew Brees for Notre Dame games, has further solidified his place as a distinguished broadcaster. In addition to his work in sports, Tirico's hosting duties have expanded to include Thoroughbred Racing on NBC and the NBC Triple Crown horse racing coverage starting with the 2017 Kentucky Derby.