Notre Dame Football and NBC Sports Extend Partnership through 2029
In an exciting announcement, the University of Notre Dame and NBC Sports have revealed that they will be extending their partnership, ensuring that Irish football will continue to be broadcast on NBC through the 2029 season. This extension marks a significant milestone in their collaboration, which has been in place since 1991, making it a remarkable 39 seasons together.
Notre Dame’s director of athletics, Jack Swarbrick, expressed his enthusiasm for the continuation of this historic collaboration, stating, We are thrilled to continue our historic collaboration with our partner at NBC Sports. Swarbrick further emphasized their commitment to providing fans with an enhanced viewing experience, saying, In the next generation of this partnership, we will collaborate to provide our fans even more Notre Dame content through a variety of NBCUniversal’s distribution channels while continuing to put our student-athletes and their stories at the heart of our messaging.
NBC Sports President Rick Cordella also expressed his excitement for the extension, stating, There is no better tradition than Notre Dame Football in South Bend, and we are thrilled to keep that tradition within the NBC Sports family as we extend our relationship as the exclusive home of Fighting Irish football games. He further highlighted their plans for the future, mentioning the expanded rights that will allow them to present Notre Dame Football not only on NBC but also across Peacock and additional platforms.
As part of this extended partnership, Peacock will become the exclusive home of a documentary series focusing on Notre Dame football, with the series set to launch in 2024. This addition to their content lineup will undoubtedly offer fans a more in-depth look into the storied history and culture of the Notre Dame football program.
The extension of this partnership reflects the strong bond and mutual benefits enjoyed by both Notre Dame and NBC Sports throughout the years. On one hand, Notre Dame has been able to showcase their football program to a broad and passionate audience, solidifying their status as one of the most iconic and revered college football teams in the United States. On the other hand, NBC Sports has been able to captivate viewers with the excitement and tradition surrounding Notre Dame football, establishing themselves as the exclusive broadcaster of these highly anticipated games.
With this extension, both Notre Dame and NBC Sports will continue to build upon their successful partnership, promising Irish football fans even more engaging content and ways to connect with their beloved team. This collaboration serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Notre Dame football and the unwavering dedication of its loyal fanbase. As we eagerly await the upcoming seasons, the future looks incredibly bright for this storied partnership between Notre Dame and NBC Sports.
