Tirico to Call 300th NFL Broadcast Sunday
Mike Tirico will call his 300th NFL game when the Bears host the Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Football
NBC Sports play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico is set to call his 300th NFL broadcast when the Chicago Bears host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football on November 8, 2026. The milestone comes 20 years after his NFL broadcast career began in the Monday Night Football booth.
Why it matters
The milestone marks a long run for one of NBC's lead voices, who has anchored Sunday Night Football since 2022. Tirico's recent assignments, including his first Super Bowl for NBC and hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, reflect his prominent role across the network's sports coverage.
Tirico's 300th NFL broadcast marks two decades of NFL play-by-play work, with his Sunday Night Football lead role running since 2022. The source does not specify whether any on-air recognition is planned for the game.
The players
Mike Tirico
Mike Tirico is an American sportscaster and NBC Sports play-by-play announcer who has also hosted major events including the 2026 Winter Olympics.
NBC Sports
NBC Sports is the sports division of NBC, which broadcasts Sunday Night Football, the NBA, and the Olympic Games in the United States.
Chris Collinsworth
Chris Collinsworth is a former NFL wide receiver and longtime NBC analyst who works alongside Tirico on Sunday Night Football.
The details
NBC Sports colleagues praised Tirico for his versatility and reputation. Rob Hyland, NBC Sunday Night Football coordinating producer, described him as truly one of one, while Chris Collinsworth compared him to Harry Potter.
Timeline
November 8, 2026: Tirico calls his 300th NFL broadcast, Bears vs. Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football.
2022: Tirico became lead play-by-play announcer of Sunday Night Football on NBC.
October 2025: NBC's NBA coverage returned with Tirico as lead voice.
February 2026: Tirico called his first Super Bowl for NBC.
Season Trajectory
Tirico's 300th broadcast falls within NBC's Sunday Night Football window, where his lead role has been a constant since 2022. The milestone underscores the continuity of NBC's primetime NFL presentation across multiple seasons.
Viewers tuning into the Bears and Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football will see Tirico call the game as he reaches his 300th NFL broadcast. The milestone is a scheduling fact fans can use to plan their viewing for the primetime matchup.
The takeaway
Tirico's 300th broadcast highlights how long-serving announcers become central to a network's football identity over two decades. Viewers can watch the milestone live on NBC's Sunday Night Football broadcast.
What happens next
Tirico is scheduled to call the Bears vs. Buccaneers game on Sunday Night Football on November 8, 2026.
Further reading
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