Sunday night’s Ravens-Steelers thriller averaged 25.5 million viewers, peaking at 27.5 million in the second quarter (9:15-9:30 p.m. ET), before climbing back up to an average of 26.1 million viewers for the game’s closing minutes (11:30-11:35 p.m. ET).

In an unexpected yet strategic move, NBC has decided to pivot its focus back to the Winter Olympics immediately following Super Bowl LX on February 8. This decision, as reported by Michael Schneider of VARIETY,

Sportscaster Mike Tirico is set for a daunting one-day challenge next month: Calling Super Bowl 60 and anchoring NBC's prime time Olympic coverage.

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 6, 2026 – Mike Tirico leads a roster of 82 commentators for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, scheduled for Feb. 6-22 across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, NBCUniversal’s digital platforms, and Versant’s CNBC and USA Network.

Drake Maye and the Patriots will square off against Justin Herbert and the Chargers in an AFC wild card clash. Here's how to watch on NBC and Peacock.

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NBC will follow Super Bowl LX with immediate Winter Olympics coverage, airing Primetime in Milan around 10:45pm ET featuring women’s downhill and team figure skating, prioritizing sports-to-sports lead-out over launching an entertainment show.

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the New York Mets are set to play against each other opening day at Citi Field. They are going to be a part of a Primetime Opening Day doubleheader on March 26 on NBC and Peacock. This marks the network’s return to Major League Baseball, as the Mets will host the Pirates at 1 p.m. ET.