Winter Olympics History
Dubbed the "Miracle on Ice", the US Men's Hockey Team defeated heavy-favorites USSR en route to the Gold Medal at the 1980 winter games held in this New York State village.
What is Lake Placid?
Though construction delays of the hockey arena has dominated headlines in the lead-up, Milan-Cortina will be the first to feature NHL stars since the 2014 games held in this Russian city.
What is Sochi?
10 years after hosting Super Bow 50, Levi's stadium, located in this California city, will host the 2026 Super Bowl.
What is Santa Clara?
The 75th All-Star Game will be the first major event held at the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, the home of this NBA team.
What are the LA Clippers?
The Iron Man of Legendary February, this NBC Sports legend will call play-by-play for the Super Bowl and then immediately pivot to hosting the Winter Olympics Primetime broadcast on the same night of February 8.
Who is Mike Tirico?
Having already secured gold, this snowboarder landed his signature "double McTwist 1260" for the first time in competition during his victory lap run on the halfpipe at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Who is Shaun White?
The first Olympic Games to be officially shared by two cities, the 2026 opening ceremony will take place in this historic venue, also famously shared by two Milan football teams.
What is the San Siro Stadium?
DAILY DOUBLE
Bad Bunny will perform the Super Bowl Halftime Show, but this band, led by Billie Joe Armstrong, will perform the Opening Ceremony celebrating six decades of Super Bowls.
NBA All-Star Saturday on NBC and Peacock will feature the Kia Shooting Stars, AT&T Slam Dunk Contest, and the 3-Point Contest presented by this "Like a Good Neighbor" insurance giant.
What is State Farm?
Joining NBC as the first full-time female host of Football Night in America in 2021, this sportscaster will be a major contributor to Legendary February, hosting the Super Bowl LX Pregame, Olympic Late Night Show, and Basketball Night in America.
Despite a legendary NHL career with over 650 goals scored, this Canadian will perhaps best be known for his famous "Golden Goal" to beat the United States in overtime and secure gold on home ice at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
Who is Sidney Crosby?
"Skimo" for short, this sport makes it's Olympic debut in 2026, though only in the "Sprint" format.
What is Ski Mountaineering?
A staple Super Bowl advertiser, this brand's 2026 commercial will reportedly be set to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" while featuring it's iconic Clydesdales, of course.
What is Budweiser?
The 2026 All-Star Game will feature a new "USA vs The World" format, with the World roster highlighted by stars like Victor Wembanyama of France, and Luka Dončić of this Central European country.
What is Slovenia?
Following its massive success in Paris 2024, Scott Hanson is returning to host this Olympics whip-around show, which promises to show every gold medal moment live.
What is Gold Zone?
DAILY DOUBLE
This American figure skater took home silver at the 1994 Lillehammer games, just seven weeks after being bludgeoned on the leg in an infamous assault planned by rival Tonya Harding.
The closing ceremony will take place at the 2,000 year-old arena of this northern Italian city, a World Heritage Site also famous as the setting for Romeo and Juliet.
What is Verona?
Crossing somewhat into the pop culture lexicon, this New England Patriots quarterback carries a uniquely redundant nickname.
Who is Drake "Drake Maye" Maye?
The official NBA All-Star Roster will feature a record four players named "Jalen/Jaylen", including this NY Knicks star and Villanova alum.
Who is Jalen Brunson?
"Now here's a guy" who will serve as lead analyst for his fifth NBC Super Bowl broadcast, but his first since being inducted to the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2023.
Who is Cris Collinsworth?
What is speed skating?
Relatively unknown in the mainstream sports landscape, this US speed skating phenom is poised to make a splash in Milan-Cortina as the heavy gold medal favorite in three different events.
Who is Jordan Stolz?
The Patriots/Seahawks matchup is a rematch of the 2015 Super Bowl which famously ended on an interception by this Patriots player.
Who is Malcolm Butler?
NBC's NBA All-Star weekend will kick-off with Friday's Castrol Rising Stars Tournament on Peacock, where this NBA legend nicknamed "T-Mac" will join fellow NBA on NBC analysts Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Austin Rivers as team coaches.
Who is Tracy McGrady?
NBC boasts an impressive cast of US Olympic figure skating icons among its coverage team for the 2026 games, including Adam Rippon, Tara Lipinski, and this two-time Olympian known for this colorful commentary and extravagant outfits.
Who is Johnny Weir?