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NBC Sports, Peacock, And The SMX League Announce 2025 SMX World Championship Media Schedule

November 21, 2024

STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 21, 2024 – NBC Sports, Peacock, and the SMX League announced today the 2025 SMX World Championship^TM broadcast and streaming schedule, including the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 28 regular season races plus the postseason playoffs across the series, including exclusive live coverage of Main Event races, qualifiers, and heats, will be presented across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC Sports digital platforms.

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NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Continue From Homestead-Miami Speedway This Sunday, Oct. 27, At 2:30 P.M. ET On NBC

October 24, 2024

Live Pre-Race Coverage of NASCAR Cup Series Round of 8 Playoff Race from Homestead-Miami Speedway Begins Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC

Joey Logano Clinches Berth in Championship 4 with Win at Las Vegas; Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson and William Byron Round out Top Four with Two Races Remaining in Round of 8

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 24, 2024 – The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs continue with NBC Sports’ presentation of the Straight Talk Wireless 400 live from Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., this Sunday, Oct. 27, at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC. A 30-minute Countdown to Green Sunday at 2 p.m. ET on NBC leads into live race coverage. Homestead-Miami is the fourth of six consecutive Cup Series playoff races to be presented live on NBC, culminating in the Cup Series Championship on Nov. 10.

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NBC Sports’ 2024 Supermotocross Coverage Delivers Viewership Gains And Milestones

October 23, 2024

2024 Season Averaged 502,000 Viewers Across NBC, USA Network, and Streaming Simulcasts Across Peacock and NBC Sports Digital, Up 26% vs. 2023

Washougal National Pro Motocross Race on July 20 Eclipsed 1 Million Viewers; Most-Watched Race Since 2021

More Than 1.9 Billion Total Minutes Streamed for Peacock Exclusive Races, Up 24% vs. Last Season

2024 Season Included Top Five Most-Streamed Races Ever on Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Oct. 22, 2024 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship series delivered viewership gains and milestones across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC Sports Digital.

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Chicago Cup Series Street Race Is NBC Sports’ Most-Watched NASCAR Race In Six Years

July 4, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – July 3, 2023 – NBC Sports’ coverage of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series city street race from Chicago averaged a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 4.795 million viewers (6:32-9:45 p.m. ET) on NBC and Peacock, resulting in numerous viewership milestones, according to Fast National data provided by Nielsen: (more…)

Have at it, boys! (Or not…)

June 6, 2023February 5, 2024

Back before the 2010 season, then Senior VP of Competition Robin Pemberton uttered those famous words, that now have many fans scratching their heads… Boys, have at it.

NASCAR was accused by many of being too strict and taking away the “rubbing is racing” attitude that fans supposedly loved.

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107th Running Of Indianapolis 500 Presented This Sunday On NBC, Peacock And Universo

May 24, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 24, 2023 – The 107^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge from historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) takes place this Sunday, May 28, with coverage starting at 11 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock (subject to local blackout restrictions).

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Indianapolis 500 Airs Live Nationwide on SiriusXM

May 24, 2023

NEW YORK – May 24, 2023 – SiriusXM announced today extensive programming plans for the 107^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.

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Indianapolis 500 Qualifying Presented This Saturday And Sunday On NBC And Peacock

May 18, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 18, 2023 – NBC Sports’ coverage surrounding the 107^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 from iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway continues this weekend with four hours of qualifying on Saturday and Sunday on NBC and Peacock to determine the 33-car starting grid for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” (more…)

NBC Sports’ 60+ Hours Of NTT INDYCAR Series Coverage This Month Continues Ahead Of Indianapolis 500 On Sunday, May 28

May 16, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 15, 2023 – NBC Sports’ exclusive coverage of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES hits full throttle over the next two weeks from iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, headlined by the 107^th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28, on NBC, Peacock and Universo. (more…)

2023 NTT INDYCAR Series Season Continues At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course With GMR Grand Prix This Saturday

May 12, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. – May 11, 2023 – The 2023 NTT INDYCAR SERIES heads to Indianapolis for the “Month of May” with live coverage of the GMR Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The race marks the fifth of seven races airing on NBC to begin the season. Peacock is the streaming home of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, presenting all races, qualifying and practices this season. (more…)