Carrie Underwood reveals changes to NFL theme song for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Carrie Underwood will return as the singer of NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' anthem for the 2026 season. Her performance will feature a refreshed version of Joan Jett's 'I Hate Myself for Loving You', with more emphasis on rock influences and a larger visual production. A teaser for the new song will air during the Hall of Fame Game, but the full version will debut in Week 1 when the Cowboys face the Giants. Underwood has performed the anthem since 2006, making her inaugural debut as the singer in the show's 14th season.
- •Underwood performs for her 14th season on NBC's anthem
- •New version emphasizes rock influences and visuals
- •Teaser will air during Hall of Fame Game
- •Full version debuts Week 1 against Cowboys
- •Underwood started singing for 'Sunday Night Football' in 2006
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Carrie Underwood's new NFL song details: What we know about NBC's changes to 'Sunday Night Football' anthem
"Carrie Underwood returns to the "Sunday Night Football" intro once again, with some changes you might notice.
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