By Sanjesh Singh
The 2025 basketball season will see something different – something that hasn’t been seen since the early 2000s.
NBA on NBC returns to television screens and hits streaming platforms starting with the 2025-26 championship campaign.
A popular theme song also returns, alongside a new broadcast team made up of veteran commentators and former NBA stars.
Here’s everything you need to know about the NBA on NBC for the upcoming season:
Have you ever felt like EVERYONE had this song in their heads? 🏀
The NBA on NBC and Peacock – coming this fall! pic.twitter.com/gpKMXlklFg
– NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) May 3, 2025
When does the NBA start on NBC?
The NBA on NBC returns with the 2025-26 NBA season, which begins Tuesday, October 21 with a doubleheader.
When does the 2025-26 NBA season start?
The 2025-26 season, the 80th in league history, begins the regular season on Tuesday, October 21.
What is NBC’s history with the NBA?
The NBA and NBC had their first partnership from 1954 to 1962, before returning from 1990 to 2002 in the middle Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls“Dynasty. NBC is part of the new media rights agreement with the NBA lasting 11 years, including games streamed on Peacock.
What is the NBA theme song on NBC?
Fans can rejoice knowing “Roundball Rock”, the hit theme song for the NBA on NBC produced by John Teshreturns.
Who is on the NBA broadcast team on NBC?
Here is a list of commentators and former NBA stars who have joined the NBC Sports broadcast team so far:
Reading by reading: Mike Tirico, Noah Eagle, Terry Gannon, Michael Grady
Color analysts: Jamal Crawford, Reggie Miller, Grant Hill, Brad Daugherty, Derek Fisher, Robbie Hummel, Austin Rivers, Brian Scalabrine
Studio hosts: Maria Taylor, Ahmed Fareed
Studio Analysts: Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady
Special contributor: Michael Jordan
Who will broadcast NBA games in 2025-26?
Alongside NBA on NBC and Peacock in the new media rights deal, ESPN and ABC will continue their coverage of the league, while Amazon Prime Video will launch its new streaming partnership.
