2025 - 2026 NBA on ESPN/ABC Announcers

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| 🞙 Saturday, August 30, 2025

• Established NBA on ESPN commentator Tim Legler joins Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Mike Breen, 2016 NBA Champion Richard Jefferson, and reporter Lisa Salters to create a new lead broadcast team.

• ESPN reaches multi-year deals with NBA analysts Richard Jefferson and Doris Burke. Burke now becomes the lead analyst for the "NBA Sunday Showcase" franchise, working marquee regular-season Sunday afternoon games in addition to NBA Playoff assignments.

Earlier this week, ESPN revealed its commentator lineup for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. Longtime ESPN NBA analyst Tim Legler gets the call to join Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame play-by-play commentator Mike Breen, analyst and 2016 NBA Champion Richard Jefferson, and sideline reporter Lisa Salters on the lead broadcast team.

Breen, Jefferson, Legler, and Salters will call the 2026 NBA Finals on ABC, a Conference Finals series, marquee first-round and second-round playoff games, a Christmas Day game, and NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC — the national NBA game of the week. Legler celebrates his 25th anniversary at ESPN in 2025, having been with the company providing analysis on the NBA since 2000.

ESPN has rehired Jefferson on a multi-year deal to continue his work in studio and game coverage events. Jefferson, who won an NBA Championship with the Cavaliers in 2016, called his NBA Finals in 2025. Richard initially joined ESPN in 2019 as a studio analyst, before transitioning to a hybrid role of studio analyst/game analyst in more recent years. With this new deal, Jefferson is set to continue calling top-tier games on ESPN and ABC in addition to appearing on studio programming throughout the year on an occasional basis.

ESPN, Doris Burke Reach Extension To Continue 30+ Year Relationship:

Doris Burke, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer, has signed a new multi-year deal with ESPN. Doris will continue to be seen on ESPN and ABC, including the NBA Sunday Showcase program. Burke's slate of games includes regular-season and postseason contests. Throughout the 2025-26 season, Burke is expected to call most of her games with play-by-play announcer Dave Pasch. As a result of Burke's new contract with ESPN, her time at the Worldwide Leader will span over 35 years. Burke first joined ESPN in 1991 as a basketball analyst and has been with ESPN/ABC ever since, covering basketball in various roles. Burke has worked 17 NBA Finals during her career, including 11 as a sideline reporter and 6 as a game analyst (television or radio).

2025-26 NBA on ESPN/ABC Game Announcers:

When ESPN begins its 24th NBA season in October, the network's coverage of NBA basketball will feature a robust lineup of play-by-play commentators, analysts, and sideline reporters. Dave Pasch, Mark Jones, and Ryan Ruocco join Breen as additional play-by-play commentators. Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcaster Jay Bilas and two-time Executive of the Year Bob Myers return as additional game analysts to supplement Burke, Legler, and Jefferson. Salters will be responsible for leading ESPN's revamped sideline reporter lineup, including Katie George and Jorge Sedano. More sideline reporters will be added later on.

Play-By-Play: Mike Breen (lead), Dave Pasch (#2), Mark Jones, Ryan Ruocco

Analyst: Tim Legler (co-lead), Richard Jefferson (co-lead), Doris Burke (#2), Jay Bilas, Bob Myers

Sideline Reporter: Lisa Salters (lead), Katie George, Jorge Sedano

|| Sources 🛈: ESPN Press Room ||

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2025 - 2026 NHL on TNT Schedule

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| 🞙 Wednesday, August 27, 2025

• TNT's Opening Week schedule includes NHL leading goal scorer Alexander Ovechkin & Washington Capitals entertaining David Pastrňák and the Boston Bruins on Wednesday, October 8 at 7:30 PM (ET). Later, Mitch Marner and Vegas Golden Knights match up with Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, October 8 at 10:00 PM (ET).

• NHL on TNT serves as the exclusive national broadcast partner of the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic on Friday, January 2 — New York Rangers vs. Florida Panthers at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.

• TNT's regular season coverage highlighted by Tuesday & Wednesday night games, Thanksgiving Showdown (Rangers vs. Bruins) on Black Friday, & several Sunday afternoon and/or evening games starting in March of 2026.

Turner Sports (TNT) is starting its fifth season of live NHL coverage, featuring its largest schedule yet with 72 regular season games. The season begins with a game between Alexander Ovechkin, the League’s all-time goal scorer, and the Washington Capitals against four-time NHL All-Star David Pastrňák and the Boston Bruins at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, October 8. The exciting schedule also includes the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic, the Thanksgiving Showdown, regular live games on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and extra Sunday afternoon and/or evening games in Spring 2026 (Sunday, March 1 through Sunday, April 12, most Sundays during this time).

The 2025-26 season will end with the NHL on TNT covering the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the First Round, Second Round, and Conference Final.

During the opening week of NHL coverage on TNT, key NHL storylines will be highlighted. This includes Alex Ovechkin, the new all-time goal scorer, leading the Washington Capitals in their first game of the season against the Boston Bruins, a team from the Original Six at 7:30 PM (ET). Later at 10:00 PM (ET), the 2023 Stanley Cup Champions, the Vegas Golden Knights, will compete against the Los Angeles Kings, featuring players like Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, Anže Kopitar, and Quinton Byfield.

The regular season schedule for NHL on TNT will showcase the top stars and rivalries in hockey, with broadcasts on 14 Tuesdays and 21 Wednesdays throughout the season. Additionally, there will be the annual Thanksgiving Showdown on Black Friday, November 28, featuring the New York Rangers facing the Boston Bruins at 1:00 PM (ET).

TNT will also be the exclusive broadcaster for the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic on Friday, January 2 at 8:00 PM (ET). In this event, the Florida Panthers, including players Brad Marchand, Sam Bennett, and Sergei Bobrovsky, will host the New York Rangers, featuring Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad, live from LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, home of the MLB's Miami Marlins.

2025-26 NHL on TNT Schedule Highlights:

• Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals receive eight games on TNT this season, including some of the following selected matchups: —

- The Capitals welcome in Jordan Kyrou and the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 PM (ET).

- Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the 2025 Western Conference Champion Edmonton Oilers visit the Capitals on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM (ET).

- In January, the Capitals face the Stars on Wednesday, January 7 and the Avalanche on Martin Luther King Jr., Day on Monday, January 19.

- On Wednesday, March 11, the Capitals visit the Flyers at 7:30 PM (ET) in a Eastern Conference showdown.

- In the run to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Capitals will face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 PM (ET) and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday, April 12 at 3:00 PM (ET).

• The reigning two-time Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers are scheduled to make the first of six NHL on TNT appearances on Wednesday, October 15, at 7:00 PM (ET), taking on the Detroit Red Wings.

• The Bruins will be challenged by a pair of "Original Six" teams in November — Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, November 11 at 7:00 PM (ET) & Artemi Panarin and the New York Rangers on Friday, November 28 at 1:00 PM (ET) in the annual Thanksgiving Showdown.

• The 2025-26 season marks the 100th season for the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers. The two clubs will go head-to-head on Wednesday, December 10 in a matchup of teams that have plenty of history and success.

• To make the holiday season a little better for the hockey fan out there, Turner Sports has a early Christmas present - a Tuesday tripleheader on Tuesday, December 23 starting at 4:00 PM (ET), with Penguins at Maple Leafs, Stars at Red Wings, and Flyers at Blackhawks.

• The Battle of the New York is back on the 'NHL on TNT" in late January, as the New York Islanders battle their cross-town rival, the New York Rangers, on Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 PM (ET).

• The NHL on TNT concludes their fifth regular season on Wednesday, April 15 as Dylan Larkin and the Detroit Red Wings travel to South Florida to face off against the defending two-time Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.

TNT's 2025-26 NHL preseason and regular season broadcast schedule is posted below. Updates will be made regularly to broadcast schedules. In addition, commentators will be added throughout the season once they are confirmed.

• NHL on TNT: 2025-26 NHL Preseason Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)

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• NHL on TNT: 2025-26 NHL Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)

| Wednesday, October 8 (Opening Night)

. Bruins at Capitals - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Kings at Golden Knights - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, October 15

. Panthers at Red Wings - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Blackhawks at Blues - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, October 22

. Red Wings at Sabres - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) -

| Thursday, October 30

. Stars at Lightning - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, November 4

. Hurricanes at Rangers - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Lightning at Avalanche - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, November 5

. Blues at Capitals - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, November 11

. Maple Leafs at Bruins - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Ducks at Avalanche - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, November 12

. Rangers at Lightning - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Devils at Blackhawks - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, November 19

. Oilers at Capitals - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Hurricanes at Wild - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, November 28 — Black Friday

. Rangers at Bruins - TNT, 1:00 PM (ET) -

| Wednesday, December 3

. Sabres at Flyers - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Mammoth at Ducks - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, December 9

. Golden Knights at Islanders - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Avalanche at Predators - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, December 10

. Rangers at Blackhawks - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Kings at Kraken - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, December 16

. Oilers at Penguins - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Avalanche at Kraken - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, December 17

. Mammoth at Red Wings - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Devils at Golden Knights - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, December 23 (Tripleheader)

. Penguins at Maple Leafs - TNT, 4:00 PM (ET) - 

. Stars at Red Wings - TNT, 6:30 PM (ET) - 

. Flyers at Blackhawks - TNT, 9:00 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, January 2 — 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic (Miami, Florida)

. Rangers vs. Panthers (loanDepot Park) - TNT, 8:00 PM (ET) -

| Tuesday, January 6

. Panthers at Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, January 7

. Stars at Capitals - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Blues at Blackhawks - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, January 13

. Red Wings at Bruins - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Stars at Ducks - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, January 14

. Flyers at Sabres - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Golden Knights at Kings - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Monday, January 19 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day

. Sabres at Hurricanes - TNT, 1:30 PM (ET) - 

. Capitals at Avalanche - TNT, 4:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, January 20

. Bruins at Stars - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Devils at Oilers - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, January 21

. Red Wings at Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Islanders at Kraken - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, January 28

. Rangers at Islanders - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) -

| Tuesday, February 3

. Penguins at Islanders - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Kraken at Ducks - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, February 4

. Bruins at Panthers - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Blues at Stars - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, February 25

. Maple Leafs at Lightning - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Golden Knights at Kings - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, March 1

. Golden Knights at Penguins - TNT, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, March 3

. Panthers at Devils - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Lightning at Wild - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| Sunday, March 8

. Wild at Avalanche - TNT, 2:00 PM (ET) - 

. Bruins at Penguins - TNT, 4:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, March 10

. Islanders at Blues - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Avalanche - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, March 11

. Capitals at Flyers - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, March 15

. Maple Leafs at Wild - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, March 17 — ☘ St. Patrick's Day

. Wild at Blackhawks - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Lightning at Kraken - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, March 18

. Devils at Rangers - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Stars at Avalanche - TNT, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| Tuesday, March 24

. Wild at Lightning - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, March 25

. Rangers at Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, April 1

. Blues at Kings - TNT, 9:00 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, April 5

. Wild at Red Wings - TNT, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

. Bruins at Flyers - TNT, 3:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, April 8

. Capitals at Maple Leafs - TNT, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Sharks - TNT, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, April 12

. Penguins at Capitals - TNT, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, April 15

. Red Wings at Panthers - TNT, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

|| Sources 🛈: Warner Bros. Discovery (Turner Sports) ||

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2025 - 2026 NHL on ESPN, ESPN+, and Hulu Schedule

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| 🞙 Wednesday, August 27, 2025

• You may watch all ESPN NHL broadcasts via the ESPN App this season.

• A tripleheader to welcome in the 2025-26 NHL regular season on Tuesday, October 7 — Blackhawks vs. Panthers (5:00 PM ET), Penguins vs. Rangers (8:00 PM ET), & Avalanche vs. Kings (10:30 PM ET).

• "NHL Frozen Frenzy" takes over ESPN on Tuesday, October 28 with a triple play of games, including Penguins-Flyers (6:00 PM ET), Capitals-Stars (8:30 PM ET), and Kings-Sharks (11:00 PM ET).

• The Bruins & Lightning will take the ice in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL on Sunday, February 1 on ESPN (Time TBD).

Earlier this week, ESPN and The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) officially disclosed their 2025-26 NHL regular season broadcast schedule. This season, 100 exclusive games will be televised across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and Hulu. Plus, games will be made available on the newly enhanced ESPN App all season long. Key events that ESPN and TWDC are set to cover during the 2025-26 NHL season, including the NHL Opening Night Tripleheader (October 7), NHL Frozen Frenzy (October 28), 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series (February 1). ESPN and ABC will begin their coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in mid-April, culminating with ABC's exclusive presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final in June. 

ESPN's weekly NHL studio program, "The Point", makes their season debut on Tuesday, October 7 at 4:00 PM (ET)/1:00 PM (PT) on ESPN and ESPN+, in advance of ESPN's tripleheader of opening night action. Generally, "The Point" will air weekly on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

NHL Opening Night on ESPN:

The 2025-26 NHL regular season begins on Tuesday, October 7, with ESPN carrying a tripleheader on their network.

At 5:00 PM (ET), the Chicago Blackhawks, led by Connor Bedard, will play the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who will raise their championship banner before the game at Amerant Bank Arena.

At 8:00 PM (ET), Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins will compete against former coach Mike Sullivan and the New York Rangers, featuring star goalie Igor Shesterskin, at Madison Square Garden.

Finally, at 10:30 PM (ET), the Colorado Avalanche will the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena.

NHL Frozen Frenzy Returns on Tuesday, October 28:

The "NHL Frozen Frenzy" for this season, which is a unique event showcasing all 32 teams in competition, is set to take place on Tuesday, October 28. The event will be headlined by an exclusive tripleheader on ESPN, commencing at 6:00 PM (ET). This lineup includes the matchups between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers, the Washington Capitals against the Dallas Stars, and the Los Angeles Kings facing off with the San Jose Sharks.

As every team competes, both ESPN2 and ESPN+ will once again offer a whip-around show that provides live updates and highlights from each game, showcasing the most exciting plays, impactful hits, and notable goals of the night.

2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series:

The 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series between the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning, takes place on Sunday, February 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The game will be shown on ESPN, at a time TBD.

2025-26 Exclusive Game Highlights (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, & Hulu):

• Thursday, October 9 — A rematch of a 2025 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series between the Devils and the Hurricanes. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Tuesday, October 14 — Following a historic 2024-25 season in which he set the new all-time record for most goals scored by a single NHL player, Alexander Ovechkin (897 goals), looks to get closer to 900 career games as the Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. (ESPN)

• Thursday, October 16 — Former No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers square off against 2025 No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer and the New York Islanders. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Tuesday, October 21 — Brad Marchand is set to visit TD Garden to face his former Bruins teammates as the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers take on the Bruins. (ESPN)

• Tuesday, November 4 — A 2025 Western Conference Finals Rematch as Oilers, Stars clash. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Thursday, November 6 — A pair of Future Hall of Famers square off one more time as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins host Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Wednesday, November 26 — A special Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday) ESPN+/Hulu game as the Blackhawks play the Wild in a Central Division showdown from the United Center.

• Saturday, January 3 — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby open the "ABC Hockey Saturday" schedule on the road against the Detroit Red Wings for an early matinee in the Motor City. (ABC)

• Saturday, January 10 — "Original Six" game between the Rangers and Bruins from TD Garden in Boston. (ABC)

• Thursday, January 15 — An ESPN doubleheader starts off with the "Battle of Pennsylvania" between the Flyers and the Penguins. Later, Mitch Marner gets a chance to face his former squad as the Maple Leafs travel to play the Golden Knights. 

• Thursday, January 29 — A Thursday Doubleheader on ESPN+/Hulu. First, the Washington Capitals tussle with the Detroit Red Wings in an Eastern Conference matchup. Then, the Stars challenge the Golden Knights in a Western Conference duel.

• Thursday, February 5 — We go inside "The Battle of Florida" as Sam Reinhart and the two-time reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers take on Nikita Kucherov and their longtime rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Thursday, February 26 — Following a lengthy break due to the Winter Olympics, ESPN hosts a doubleheader of games. The Flyers and Rangers are set to renew their rivalry at Madison Square Garden. In the nightcap, the Oilers and Kings play each other in the rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Quarterfinals. (ESPN)

• Saturday, March 21 - Bruins vs. Red Wings in an "Original Six" "ABC Hockey Saturday" primetime affair (8:00 PM ET). (ABC)

• Saturday, March 28 - Two Eastern Conference clubs duke it out under the primetime lights as the Philadelphia Flyers compete against the Detroit Red Wings, with "ABC Hockey Saturday" set to document the action beginning at 8:00 PM ET. (ABC)

• Sunday, April 5 - ESPN is your home for a super rare Sunday NHL Doubleheader. The Capitals and Rangers participate in Metropolitan Division play at 7:00 PM ET, and the Blues visit the Avalanche in Denver at 9:30 PM ET. (ESPN)

• Saturday, April 11 - ABC completes its regular-season NHL coverage with a special "ABC Hockey Saturday" tripleheader. The Lightning collide with the Bruins in Boston (12:30 PM ET), the Capitals invade Pittsburgh for a meeting with the Penguins (3:00 PM ET), & two Western Conference teams share the primetime slot as the Golden Knights battle the Avalanche (8:00 PM ET). (ABC)

The 2025-26 NHL regular season broadcast schedule for ESPN, ESPN+, and Hulu is posted below. Updates will be made regularly to broadcast schedules. In addition, commentators will be added throughout the season once they are confirmed.

• NHL on ESPN, ESPN+, and Hulu: 2025-26 NHL Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)

| Tuesday, October 7 (Opening Night)

. Blackhawks at Panthers - ESPN, 5:00 PM (ET) - 

. Penguins at Rangers - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

. Avalanche at Kings - ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, October 9

. Devils at Hurricanes - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Golden Knights at Sharks - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, October 14

. Lightning at Capitals - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Wild at Stars - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, October 16

. Oilers at Islanders - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, October 17

. Sharks at Mammoth - ESPN+/Hulu, 9:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, October 21

. Panthers at Bruins - ESPN, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Avalanche at Mammoth - ESPN, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, October 23

. Blackhawks at Lightning - ESPN+/Hulu, 6:30 PM (ET) - 

. Kings at Stars - ESPN+/Hulu, 9:00 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, October 24

. Maple Leafs at Sabres - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) -

| Tuesday, October 28 (Frozen Frenzy)

. Penguins at Flyers - ESPN, 6:00 PM (ET) - 

. Capitals at Stars - ESPN, 8:30 PM (ET) - 

. Kings at Sharks - ESPN, 11:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, October 30

. Islanders at Hurricanes - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, November 4

. Oilers at Stars - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, November 6

. Capitals at Penguins - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Panthers at Kings - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, November 11

. Sharks at Wild - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, November 13

. Oilers at Blue Jackets - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, November 20

. Oilers at Lightning - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Kings at Sharks - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, November 26

. Wild at Blackhawks - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:30 PM (ET) -

| Tuesday, December 2

. Maple Leafs at Panthers - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Blackhawks at Golden Knights - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, December 4

. Maple Leafs at Hurricanes - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Blackhawks at Kings - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, December 9

. Blue Jackets at Hurricanes - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, December 11

. Panthers at Avalanche - ESPN, 9:00 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, December 12

. Blackhawks at Blues - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, December 18

. Flyers at Sabres - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, December 23

. Predators at Wild - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, January 6

. Devils at Islanders - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, January 13

. Hurricanes at Blues - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Maple Leafs at Mammoth - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) -

| Thursday, January 15

. Flyers at Penguins - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Maple Leafs at Golden Knights - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, January 22

. Blackhawks at Hurricanes - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Red Wings at Wild - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, January 23

. Lightning at Blackhawks - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, January 27

. Stars at Wild - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, January 29

. Capitals at Red Wings - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Stars at Golden Knights - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, February 1

. Bruins vs. Lightning (Raymond James Stadium) - ESPN, TBD - 

- ⮞ 2026 NHL Stadium Series (Tampa, Florida)

. Golden Knights at Ducks - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, February 3

. Sabres at Lightning - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, February 5

. Panthers at Lightning - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, February 26

. Flyers at Rangers - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Kings - ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, March 1

. Panthers at Islanders - ESPN, 6:30 PM (ET) - 

| Wednesday, March 4

. Maple Leafs at Devils - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Blues at Kraken - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, March 5

. Panthers at Blue Jackets - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Islanders at Kings - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, March 8

. Red Wings at Devils - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Golden Knights - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, March 10

. Mammoth at Wild - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) -

| Thursday, March 12

. Oilers at Stars - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Friday, March 13

. Oilers at Blues - ESPN+/Hulu, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Monday, March 16

. Bruins at Devils - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Penguins at Avalanche - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, March 19

. Blackhawks at Wild - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Mammoth at Golden Knights - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, March 24

. Blue Jackets at Flyers - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Mammoth - ESPN+/Hulu, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, March 26

. Wild at Panthers - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Golden Knights - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, March 31

. Hurricanes at Blue Jackets - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, April 2

. Capitals at Devils - ESPN+/Hulu, 7:30 PM (ET) - 

. Mammoth at Kraken - ESPN+/Hulu, 10:00 PM (ET) - 

| Sunday, April 5

. Capitals at Rangers - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Blues at Avalanche - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Tuesday, April 7

. Flyers at Devils - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Oilers at Mammoth - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, April 9

. Flyers at Red Wings - ESPN+/Hulu, 6:30 PM (ET) - 

. Wild at Stars - ESPN+/Hulu, 9:00 PM (ET) - 

| Monday, April 13

. Kings at Kraken - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) -

| Tuesday, April 14

. Capitals at Blue Jackets - ESPN, 7:00 PM (ET) - 

. Penguins at Blues - ESPN, 9:30 PM (ET) - 

| Thursday, April 16 (2025-26 NHL Regular Season Finale)

. Blues at Mammoth - ESPN, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

. Kraken at Avalanche - ESPN, 10:30 PM (ET) - 

|| Sources 🛈: ESPN Press Room ||

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2025 - 2026 NHL on ABC Schedule

The current logo used for ESPN and ABC's NHL coverage (2021-present). (NewscastStudio)

| 🞙 Wednesday, August 27, 2025

• Watch all ABC NHL broadcasts on the ESPN App.

• The Stanley Cup Final returns to ABC in 2026.

• "ABC Hockey Saturday" debuts on Saturday, January 3, as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins drop the puck against the Detroit Red Wings in a Saturday afternoon presentation (12:00 PM ET).

Earlier this week, ESPN and The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) officially disclosed their 2025-26 NHL regular-season broadcast schedule. This season, 100 exclusive games will be televised across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, and Hulu. Additionally, games will be made available on the newly enhanced ESPN App throughout the entire season. Key events that ESPN and TWDC are set to cover during the 2025-26 NHL season, including the NHL Opening Night Tripleheader (October 7), NHL Frozen Frenzy (October 28), and 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series (February 1). ESPN and ABC will begin their coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in mid-April, culminating with ABC's exclusive presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final in June. 

ESPN's weekly NHL studio program, "The Point", makes its season debut on Tuesday, October 7 at 4:00 PM (ET)/1:00 PM (PT) on ESPN and ESPN+, in advance of ESPN's tripleheader of opening night action. Generally, "The Point" will air weekly on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

"ABC Hockey Saturday":

For the fourth straight season, ABC will present NHL hockey coverage on Saturday afternoons and/or nights. The franchise, called "ABC Hockey Saturday", will consist of a 16-game package airing most Saturdays from Saturday, January 3 through Saturday, April 11 (with the exceptions of January 17, January 24, February 7, February 14, & February 21).

Stanley Cup Final:

ABC will televise the Stanley Cup Final in June 2026.

2025-26 Exclusive Game Highlights (ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, & Hulu):

• Thursday, October 9 — A rematch of a 2025 Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series between the Devils and the Hurricanes. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Tuesday, October 14 — Following a historic 2024-25 season in which he set the new all-time record for most goals scored by a single NHL player, Alexander Ovechkin (897 goals), looks to get closer to 900 career games as the Washington Capitals visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. (ESPN)

• Thursday, October 16 — Former No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers square off against 2025 No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer and the New York Islanders. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Tuesday, October 21 — Brad Marchand is set to visit TD Garden to face his former Bruins teammates as the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers take on the Bruins. (ESPN)

• Tuesday, November 4 — A 2025 Western Conference Finals Rematch as Oilers, Stars clash. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Thursday, November 6 — A pair of Future Hall of Famers square off one more time as Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins host Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Wednesday, November 26 — A special Thanksgiving Eve (Wednesday) ESPN+/Hulu game as the Blackhawks play the Wild in a Central Division showdown from the United Center.

• Saturday, January 3 — The Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby open the "ABC Hockey Saturday" schedule on the road against the Detroit Red Wings for an early matinee in the Motor City. (ABC)

• Saturday, January 10 — "Original Six" game between the Rangers and Bruins from TD Garden in Boston. (ABC)

• Thursday, January 15 — An ESPN doubleheader starts off with the "Battle of Pennsylvania" between the Flyers and the Penguins. Later, Mitch Marner gets a chance to face his former squad as the Maple Leafs travel to play the Golden Knights. 

• Thursday, January 29 — A Thursday Doubleheader on ESPN+/Hulu. First, the Washington Capitals tussle with the Detroit Red Wings in an Eastern Conference matchup. Then, the Stars challenge the Golden Knights in a Western Conference duel.

• Thursday, February 5 — We go inside "The Battle of Florida" as Sam Reinhart and the two-time reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers take on Nikita Kucherov and their longtime rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning. (ESPN+/Hulu)

• Thursday, February 26 — Following a lengthy break due to the Winter Olympics, ESPN hosts a doubleheader of games. The Flyers and Rangers are set to renew their rivalry at Madison Square Garden. In the nightcap, the Oilers and Kings play each other in the rematch of the 2025 Western Conference Quarterfinals. (ESPN)

• Saturday, March 21 - Bruins vs. Red Wings in an "Original Six" "ABC Hockey Saturday" primetime affair (8:00 PM ET). (ABC)

• Saturday, March 28 - Two Eastern Conference clubs duke it out under the primetime lights as the Philadelphia Flyers compete against the Detroit Red Wings, with "ABC Hockey Saturday" set to document the action beginning at 8:00 PM ET. (ABC)

• Sunday, April 5 - ESPN is your home for a super rare Sunday NHL Doubleheader. The Capitals and Rangers participate in Metropolitan Division play at 7:00 PM ET, and the Blues visit the Avalanche in Denver at 9:30 PM ET. (ESPN)

• Saturday, April 11 - ABC completes its regular-season NHL coverage with a special "ABC Hockey Saturday" tripleheader. The Lightning collide with the Bruins in Boston (12:30 PM ET), the Capitals invade Pittsburgh for a meeting with the Penguins (3:00 PM ET), & two Western Conference teams share the primetime slot as the Golden Knights battle the Avalanche (8:00 PM ET). (ABC)

ABC's 2025-26 NHL regular-season broadcast schedule is posted below. Updates will be made regularly to broadcast schedules. Additionally, commentators will be added throughout the season as they are confirmed.

• NHL on ABC: 2025-26 NHL Regular Season Broadcast Schedule (All Times Eastern and Subject to Change)

| Saturday, January 3 ("ABC Hockey Saturday" Premiere)

. Penguins at Red Wings - ABC, 12:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, January 10

. Rangers at Bruins - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, January 31 (Doubleheader)

. Avalanche at Red Wings - ABC, 1:00 PM (ET) - 

. Rangers at Penguins - ABC, 3:30 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, February 28 (Doubleheader)

. Penguins at Rangers - ABC, 12:30 PM (ET) - 

. Bruins at Flyers - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, March 7 (Doubleheader)

. Capitals at Bruins - ABC, 12:30 PM (ET) - 

. Rangers at Devils - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, March 14

. Bruins at Capitals - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, March 21

. Bruins at Red Wings - ABC, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, March 28

. Flyers at Red Wings - ABC, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, April 4 (Doubleheader)

. Red Wings at Rangers - ABC, 12:30 PM (ET) - 

. Avalanche at Stars - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

| Saturday, April 11 (Tripleheader)

. Lightning at Bruins - ABC, 12:30 PM (ET) - 

. Capitals at Penguins - ABC, 3:00 PM (ET) - 

. Golden Knights at Avalanche - ABC, 8:00 PM (ET) - 

|| Sources 🛈: ESPN Press Room ||

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MLB on Fox: On Deck | Javier Báez and the AL Central leading Detroit Tigers face off with Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals in a crucial matchup, with postseason implications surrounding it (or Mariners vs. Guardians or Orioles vs. Giants) | Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM ET/6:00 PM CT on Fox

Detroit Tigers second baseman Javier Báez (#28) observes his surroundings during action vs. the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, July 24, 2025. (📸 Photo courtesy of Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

| 🞙 Monday, August 25, 2025

This week's "MLB on Fox: On Deck" highlights include:

• Fox is set to resume their 30th season of MLB coverage with a trio of regional games on Saturday, August 30, starting at 7:00 PM (ET) — Tigers vs. Royals, Mariners vs. Guardians, and Orioles vs. Giants.

• Divisional Duel In Kansas City: Spencer Torkelson and the MLB-best Detroit Tigers face their AL Central rival, Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals, on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.

• Mariners & Guardians Clash in Cleveland: Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners take on José Ramírez and the Cleveland Guardians in an important American League weekend series on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.

• A Sense Of Urgency in San Francisco: Two clubs that desperately need a late-season run for playoff purposes collide in San Francisco as Jeremiah Jackson and the Baltimore Orioles play Willy Adames and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox.

Happy Monday, TamirMoore.com family! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. This week, the last days of August are set to happen right in front of us. The 2025 regular season has roughly a month left, and so much is still on the line. 

Welcome to this week's edition of MLB on Fox: On Deck, a weekly article series that previews games that Fox Sports carries every Saturday during the regular season. We are discussing the Saturday, August 30 slate this week, which sees Fox carry three games at 7:00 PM (ET) that will be televised on a regional basis, including Detroit at Kansas City, Seattle at Cleveland, and Baltimore at San Francisco.

As this week gets underway, Fox will spotlight several teams competing for a spot in the 2025 MLB Postseason, including the MLB-best Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, San Francisco Giants, & the Cleveland Guardians.

With that introduction taken care of, let's dive straight into the game previews for each game on the MLB on Fox lineup this Saturday. 

A pair of American League Central clubs go head-to-head on Saturday evening as Jahmai Jones and the Detroit Tigers square off against Kyle Isbel and the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. This season series has largely been controlled by Detroit, taking four of six matchups. The Tigers have outscored the Royals 34-20 in these head-to-head contests. As you know, the Tigers possess the best record in the American League. Kansas City has found a way to re-enter the American League playoff conversation as they have gone 20-14 since the All-Star Break last month. This series is a key one for both squads, as the playoff futures for both teams could be changed pending this weekend's series results. Detroit could offer a major monkey wrench in Kansas City's playoff chances with a series victory. However, Kansas City can knock Detroit out of first place in the American League Central with a successful series outcome. Since the Midsummer Classic, Royals 1B Vinnie Pasquantino has been a bright spot. Pasquantino has collected 13 home runs so far and aims to blast more big flies during this divisional confrontation against the best team in the Junior Circuit. 🎤 The broadcast team includes play-by-play commentator Jason Benetti and analyst and 2005 World Series champion AJ Pierzynski.

Two American League teams involved in the Wild Card hunt get together under the primetime lights when J.P. Crawford and the Seattle Mariners challenge Bo Naylor and the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, August 30, at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. The Mariners & Guardians match up for the second time this year, after Seattle swept Cleveland in a three-game series over the course of Father's Day Weekend. Both teams have their eyes focused on postseason play this October. The Mariners look to return to the playoffs following a two-year absence. The Guardians, on the other hand, aim to play playoff baseball for the second consecutive year following their ALCS run last season. Julio Rodríguez and the Mariners enter play this week up three games over the Royals for the final AL Wild Card spot. In addition, Seattle is very much a player in the American League West in case Jose Altuve and the Astros falter down the stretch (Seattle trails Houston by two games for the AL West lead). Steven Kwan and the Guardians sit five games behind the Mariners for the last playoff berth in the Junior Circuit as of today. This is a big series for the Guardians, looking to close the gap between themselves and the Mariners for AL Wild Card #3. Y'all already know that Mariners C Cal Raleigh is pretty damn good. The "Big Dumper" has 49 home runs this season, setting the new record by an MLB catcher in a single season. Raleigh's offensive production has fueled the Mariners all season long. Look out for Raleigh as the Mariners play the Guardians. He might have some more incredible magic waiting in the wings. 🎤 Aaron Goldsmith (play-by-play) and Hall of Famer John Smoltz (analyst) will provide commentary.

This Saturday night affair features an interleague game as Gunnar Henderson and the Baltimore Orioles travel west to play Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, August 30 at 7:00 PM (ET) on Fox. This weekend represents the only time that the Orioles & Giants will see each other in the regular season. Last year, the Giants claimed a series victory over the Orioles, taking two of three in a three-game series played at Baltimore's Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Flash forward to today, where both teams sit below .500 and are searching for late-season momentum. Baltimore faces a nine and a half game deficit for the final AL Wild Card spot (held by the Mariners) as the new week starts. In other words, time is running out for Baltimore to keep their playoff hopes alive. Hopefully, this West Coast swing sees the Orioles get on a roll. San Francisco has struggled since the All-Star Break, going 11-23 in 34 games. However, San Francisco did win a series vs. the best team in the Senior Circuit, the Milwaukee Brewers, this past weekend. Let's see if the Giants can build off this series win in Milwaukee and carry that with them over the final 30 regular-season games. Pay close attention to Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson. Henderson sets the pace for Baltimore in terms of the batting average (.283), home runs (16), & runs batted in (59). 🎤 In the broadcast booth, play-by-play commentator Don Orsillo teams up with analyst Eric Karros.

If you would like to learn more about this year's MLB on Fox national broadcast schedule and the 506 Sports Maps that I use to create these weekly articles, please consult the following links provided below.

Links Mentioned 🔗:

• 2025 MLB on Fox Schedule: https://tamirmoore.blogspot.com/2025/02/2025-mlb-on-fox-schedule.html

• 506 Sports Maps: https://506sports.com/mlb.php?yr=2025&wk=20

This week's MLB on Fox broadcast schedule and commentator assignments can be found below. All information presented here is subject to change without notice.

• MLB on Fox: On Deck | MLB Announcers & Regionalization (Fox) | Saturday, August 30, 2025 (All Times ET and Subject to Change)

⮞ 7:00 PM ET:

 - vs. -

. ● Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals | Distribution: Primary (Most Stations) | Commentators: Jason Benetti, AJ Pierzynski | Fox

- 58% of Markets Include: Albany, Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Des Moines, Detroit, Fort Myers, Grand Rapids, Green Bay, Greensboro, Greenville, Hartford, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Lexington, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Mobile, Nashville, New York City, Oklahoma City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Providence, Raleigh, Scranton, St. Louis, Tampa, Tulsa, & West Palm Beach

- vs. -

. ● Seattle Mariners at Cleveland Guardians | Distribution: Regional | Commentators: Aaron Goldsmith, John Smoltz | Fox

- 32% of Markets Include: Albuquerque, Austin, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Dayton, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, Seattle, Spokane, & Tucson

- vs. -

. ● Baltimore Orioles at San Francisco Giants | Distribution: Regional | Commentators: Don Orsillo, Eric Karros | Fox

- 10% of Markets Include: Baltimore, Fresno, Norfolk, Richmond, Sacramento, San Francisco, & Washington DC

|| 🛈 Sources: SportsLogos.Net, 506 Sports Maps, & FOX Sports Press Pass ||

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2025 College Football on NBC & Peacock Announcers

Caption: The logo currently used on NBC Sports broadcasts (2022-present). | Photo credit: Pluto TV.

| 🞙 Sunday, August 24, 2025

• Rising play-by-play star Noah Eagle joins former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst) and sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen to broadcast "Big Ten Saturday Night" and select matchups in the primetime window, starting with New Mexico vs. Michigan on Saturday, August 30, on NBC and Peacock.

• Marquee 2025 college football games on the NBC Sports family include No. 19 Texas A&M vs. No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday, September 13, No. 7 Oregon vs. No. 2 Penn State in the annual "White Out" Game on Saturday, September 27, and USC vs. No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday, October 18.

• Dan Hicks (Play-By-Play), Jason Garrett (Analyst), & Zora Stephenson (Sideline Reporter) team up once again to call Notre Dame football home games.

• In the studio, host Ahmed Fareed leads the revamped "College Countdown" pregame show, working alongside Chris Simms and Joshua Perry, with Nicole Auerbach providing insider information about various Division 1 college football teams. Additionally, Jordan Cornette, Matt Cassel, and Michael Robinson incorporate their thoughts and analysis from the site of that week's Saturday primetime game.

With the 2025 college football season now underway, NBC Sports has announced its commentary teams for the 2025 season. This year, NBC and Peacock are combining to televise more than 25 Big Ten and Notre Dame football games. Peacock will have FOUR exclusive games during the first three weeks of the season.

Big Ten Saturday Night presented by Discover:

For the third consecutive season, NBC's "Big Ten Saturday Night presented by Discover" package is led by play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle, analyst and former Penn State QB Todd Blackledge, and reporter Kathryn Tappen. Blackledge starts his 32nd season announcing college football games. The team kicks off the season with the New Mexico vs. Michigan game on Saturday, August 30, at 7:30 PM (ET) on NBC and Peacock.

Notre Dame Football:

NBC Sports prepares to begin its 35th season covering Notre Dame football home games. Spearheading the live game coverage once again is veteran play-by-play commentator Dan Hicks, analyst and former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, and versatile sideline reporter and play-by-play commentator Zora Stephenson. Hicks received the assignment of calling Notre Dame Football for the second straight year, following a four-year stint from 2013-16. Garrett, who also works as a studio analyst for Football Night in America, has plenty of football experience. Previously, Jason played for 12 years in the NFL as a quarterback and coached in the NFL for 16 seasons, including nearly a decade as the head man in Dallas. Garrett & Stephenson call Notre Dame Football for the fourth straight campaign.

Top Primetime Matchups:

Some interesting primetime games on the 2025 College Football on NBC slate includes No. 19 Texas A&M battling No. 6 Notre Dame on Saturday, September 13, No. 7 Oregon flying cross country to challenge No. 2 Penn State in the school's annual "White Out" game on Saturday, September 27, and USC-Notre Dame on Saturday, October 18, in one of college football's best-known rivalries.

Big Ten Football:

Paul Burmeister, a longtime NBC Sports personality, will call several Big Ten matchups throughout the regular season. Football Night in America analyst Chris Simms, Super Bowl XLVIII champion and 2005 Big Ten MVP Michael Robinson, and former Pittsburgh wide receiver Yogi Roth serve as game analysts. Additionally, two-time Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl XXI MVP Phil Simms makes his return to NBC Sports after previously working there from 1995-97. Simms will broadcast select games for Peacock this season. Michael Grady, who is joining NBC Sports as one of their NBA play-by-play commentators, will call the Towson vs. Maryland game for Peacock on Saturday, September 13. Caroline Pineda resumes her sideline duties for the third consecutive year.

College Countdown presented by Genesis:

In 2025, "College Countdown presented by Genesis" features the studio team of host Ahmed Fareed, analyst Joshua Perry, and insider Nicole Auerbach. Chris Simms, who will be calling select CFB games besides his regular "Football Night in America" duties, will also join the studio team periodcally throughout the year.

Fareed works for NBC Sports as a host and reporter for several important sports properties, including Monday night NBA coverage, the Premier League, the Olympics, and horse racing. Perry, who played at Ohio State, guided the Buckeyes to the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship in 2014. Later, Joshua played in the NFL for a few seasons. Simms spent four years at the University of Texas (1999-2002) prior to having a eight-season career in the NFL.

On-location each week will be host Jordan Cornette with analysts Matt Cassell and Michael Robinson.

Cornette, who played for Notre Dame basketball for four seasons, holds several roles with NBC Sports, including host, analyst, & reporter. Currently, Cornette contributes to college basketball, NBA, and college football coverage, among other things. Cassel, who was drafted in the seventh round in 2005 out of USC, had a 14-year NFL career in the NFL. Robinson, a fourth-round draft choice out of Penn State back in 2006, played eight seasons in the NFL and was a member of the Seahawks team in 2013 that captured the franchise's first Super Bowl championship.

Big Ten College Countdown precedes most Big Ten games on NBC/Peacock. Plus, College Countdown serves as the lead-in to Notre Dame Football games on NBC/Peacock.

For more information about the 2025 College Football on NBC & Peacock schedule, please follow this link below.

|| Sources 🛈: NBC Sports Press Box ||

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