Mike Tirico enjoys historic call as Super Bowl and Olympics announcer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Mike Tirico made history by calling both the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics on the same day in February 2026. As NBC Sports' lead announcer, he commented on the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots before covering the Olympics in Italy. Tirico reflected on his growing appreciation for such moments in his nearly four-decade career. He has received acclaim for his work, including being named to the TIME100 list of influential people in sports and delivering a commencement speech at Syracuse University. Tirico is celebrating his upcoming 10-year anniversary with NBC Sports, having previously spent 25 years at ESPN.
- •Tirico called the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics on February 8, 2026.
- •He aimed to appreciate the experience of calling major events.
- •Tirico has won seven Sports Emmys and other accolades.
- •He has been praised for his broadcast style and storytelling.
- •Tirico joined NBC Sports in July 2016 after 25 years at ESPN.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Tirico called the biggest games, and soaked them in, for a change
"Mike Tirico, an adopted Michiganian who moved here in 1999, became the 13th TV play-by-play man for the Super Bowl. He did the Olympics the same day.
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