NBCUniversal is returning to its sports cable roots — with a modern twist. The company announced that it will launch the new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN) on Monday, November 17. A 24/7 linear channel showcasing many of the marquee live events and studio shows that define NBC Sports’ portfolio.
The network will debut exclusively on YouTube TV, with Xfinity expected to follow shortly after. Additional pay-TV distributors are set to be announced in the coming weeks. NBCSN will serve as a companion platform to Peacock, offering pay-TV subscribers a way to access much of the same premium sports content available on NBCUniversal’s streaming service.
“NBCUniversal delivers the biggest moments in sports. The new NBC Sports Network gives pay-TV customers a seamless way to enjoy the wide range of sports in our portfolio,” said Matt Schnaars, President of Platform Distribution and Partnerships at NBCUniversal. “NBCSN is a win across the board — driving value for fans and distributors who prefer an aggregated experience, league and conference partners seeking broad reach, and advertisers targeting engaged sports audiences.”
The lineup reflects NBC Sports’ deep bench of properties, mixing major league action with legacy events. NBCSN will feature Monday Night NBA games and NBA Playoffs coverage. Along with dozens of MLB regular-season and select postseason games, pending a soon-to-be-announced agreement.
The network will also showcase Premier League soccer, WNBA games, and college sports from the Big Ten, Big East, Big 12, and Notre Dame football.
Golf fans can expect select coverage of the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. While cycling enthusiasts will see the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes, and Vuelta a España on the schedule. The network will also air undercard races for the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. As well as a mix of Olympic sports like figure skating, gymnastics, track and field, and swimming.
NBCSN will further lean into personality-driven studio programming. Carrying popular shows such as PFT Live, The Dan Patrick Show, The Dan Le Batard Show, and Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry. The new channel will also serve as the exclusive home for Gold Zone, a whip-around style program hosted by Scott Hanson during the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games in February 2026.
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