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NFL Network features ESPN Primetime music for highlights

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

NFL Network features ESPN Primetime music for highlights

Summary

NFL Network, now under ESPN ownership, has started using the iconic music from 'NFL Primetime' during highlight segments. This transition coincided with ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network, allowing for more crossover between the two networks. Fans experienced the familiar tunes during Week 1 as highlights were showcased during NFL GameDay. The original 'NFL Primetime' aired from 1987 to 2005 and now has a revived version streaming on ESPN Unlimited, featuring Chris Berman and Tom Jackson.

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By the Numbers

•NFL Network is now using music from 'NFL Primetime' for highlights.
•ESPN owns NFL Network and has reduced competition between the two networks.
•The classic 'NFL Primetime' aired originally from 1987 to 2005.
•The revived 'NFL Primetime' show streams on ESPN Unlimited with original hosts.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Network is now using ESPN NFL Primetime highlights music

What they're saying

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With ESPN now owning NFL Network, we’ve already seen plenty of crossover between the two networks. And that includes in the music for highlights. NFL Network and other assets are now under the ESPN umbrella in exchange for the league now owning a 10% equity stake in the worldwide leader. It’s fair to acknowledge that…
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