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Fans react to NBC's updated Sunday Night Football intro song

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Fans react to NBC's updated Sunday Night Football intro song

Summary

NBC Sports has revealed an updated introduction for Sunday Night Football as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Carrie Underwood returns for her 14th season performing the opening song, which has drawn mixed reactions from fans. The first preseason game kicked off Thursday night in Canton, featuring the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers. The regular season is set to begin in September, with the season opener featuring the Dallas Cowboys against the New York Giants.

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Key Details

•NBC reveals new Sunday Night Football introduction for the 2026 season.
•Carrie Underwood performs the intro song for the 14th consecutive season.
•The Hall of Fame game featured the Arizona Cardinals facing the Carolina Panthers.
•Regular season kicks off in September, starting with Cowboys vs. Giants.

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1:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Bring back Faith Hill’ – NFL fans react to NBC’s updated Sunday Night Football intro song

What they're saying

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The 2026 NFL season is just around the corner now, with NBC Sports revealing their updated version of the introduction titles for their Sunday Night Football broadcast. Canton hosted the first preseason game on Thursday night between the Arizona Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers in the annual Hall of Fame game.
— Yahoo Sports

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