Scott Hanson, acclaimed host of Peacock’s Gold Zone and NFL RedZone, is set to return to NBC Olympics to lead Gold Zone coverage during the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina. After his debut coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Hanson will once again guide viewers through the moments of the Games. His work from Paris earned him a nomination for Outstanding Personality – Studio Host at the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards, highlighting his dual success with Gold Zone and NFL RedZone.
In addition to hosting Gold Zone last summer, Hanson has served as the host of NFL RedZone since its inaugural season in 2009. He is also a host for NFL Network’s on-location coverage of major events, including the Super Bowl and NFL Draft. The 2026 Games will mark Hanson’s second Olympic assignment.
“I’m thrilled to be back hosting Gold Zone on Peacock for the Winter Olympics in February!” said Hanson. “‘The Witching Hour’ will once again be ‘The Golden Hour’ as we show you the best moments from every sport as they happen. It’s the biggest Winter Olympics ever—nearly 3,000 athletes, 116 events, and one place to see it all: Gold Zone!”
This winter will mark the first time Gold Zone streams during a Winter Olympics, offering live, daily coverage on Peacock. The show will take viewers across Italy’s Olympic venues capturing medal moments, live action, and the pageantry that defines the Games.
NBC Olympics executive producer and president Molly Solomon praised Hanson’s return.
“After crushing it in Paris, I can’t wait to see Scott bring his trademark enthusiasm and passion to the snow and ice of the Winter Olympics,” she said. “Gold Zone was such a success in Paris that we felt compelled to bring it back for Milan-Cortina—a Winter Games first for Peacock. And there is no one better equipped to whip viewers from ice hockey to short track to snowboarding and more than the incomparable Scott Hanson.”
Notably, Gold Zone made a strong impression during the Paris Games, where up to 40 events occurred simultaneously. The show offered what NBCUniversal described as the most comprehensive live whip-around Olympic coverage ever presented. This year, Gold Zone will also be available via “TV Everywhere” on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app for pay-TV subscribers.
Peacock will be the exclusive streaming home of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, providing fans with the most comprehensive Winter Olympic destination in U.S. media history. Once again, the service will stream every sport and event live—including early morning alpine skiing—covering all 116 medal events. Viewers will also have access to full-event replays, all linear programming, curated video clips, and intuitive product features. Additionally, Peacock’s popular Multiview feature—an innovation that enhances the live viewing experience by allowing users to watch multiple events at once—will return for Milan-Cortina alongside Gold Zone.
NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2036, which are scheduled for Milan Cortina (2026), Los Angeles (2028), French Alps (2030), Brisbane (2032), Salt Lake City (2034), and the 2036 Summer Olympics.
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