Mike Tirico has been named NBC’s lead play-by-play voice when it begins broadcasting the NBA with the 25-26 season. Tirico called NBA games for 15 seasons for ESPN between 2002 and 2016.
“I could not be more thrilled about returning courtside to call NBA games,” said Tirico. “My 15 years of chronicling the best basketball players in the world still stands as one of the highlights of my career. Like so many others, my love of the league took hold during the unforgettable days of the NBA on NBC back in the ’90s. The chance to be a part of the team bringing that iconic partnership back to life has us incredibly excited.”
Tirico will begin broadcasting one or more game per week following his work during the 2025 NFL season and the Winter Olympics in February 2026.
Tirico will also call select games prior to that time, including the NBA season opener in October 2025.
“We are excited that Big Event Mike Tirico will be returning to his courtside seat as the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock,” said Sam Flood, Executive Producer, NBC Sports. “From the Olympics to Sunday Night Football to major golf championships and now the NBA, Mike is the most versatile voice in sports.”
