Mike Tirico reflects on historic broadcasting year with NBC Sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Mike Tirico, the lead announcer for NBC Sports, expressed appreciation for a remarkable year in sports broadcasting, which included calling both the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics. During an interview, he shared insights on the unique experiences he had on February 8, when he covered the Super Bowl and then transitioned to the Olympics. As he approaches his 10-year anniversary with NBC, Tirico has garnered significant accolades, including his inclusion in the TIME100 list of influential people in sports. He emphasized the importance of savoring major events rather than simply chasing assignments.
- •Tirico became the first to call the Super Bowl and Olympics in the same year.
- •He reported the Seattle Seahawks' Super Bowl victory on February 8.
- •Tirico is set to celebrate his 10-year anniversary with NBC in July.
- •He earned widespread acclaim for his broadcasting work this year.
- •Tirico delivered a commencement speech at Syracuse University.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Again on U.S. Open duty, Mike Tirico is more appreciative than ever
"NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico reflects on a historic year calling the Super Bowl, the Winter Olympics and the U.S. Open.
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