NBC Lands Trump for Super Bowl LX: What to Expect From the Network's Pregame Coverage

NBC’s coverage of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, delivers an expansive and immersive pregame experience, kicking off hours before the highly anticipated matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This five-hour Super Bowl LX Pregame Show, starting at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, builds excitement with a mix of live reporting, expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and creative features that celebrate the game, the Bay Area location, and broader cultural ties.

How to watch NBC’s exclusive with President Trump

The pregame show is headlined by an exclusive interview with President Donald Trump conducted by NBC News anchor Tom Llamas. This sit-down, airing during the 3 p.m. ET, marking a notable development: the last time NBC broadcast the Super Bowl while Trump was president—in 2018—he declined the network’s invitation for a pregame interview amid tensions with NBC News and its parent company Comcast (often dubbed “Concast” by Trump). His participation this year provides a platform to reach a broad audience ahead of the Seahawks-Patriots matchup.

Coverage actually begins at Noon ET with Road to the Super Bowl, an hour-long NFL Films documentary chronicling the Seahawks’ and Patriots’ paths to the championship. This sets the stage for the main pregame show, which runs until kickoff at approximately 6:30 p.m. ET.

Maria Taylor takes center stage as the lead host for the pregame show—marking her first time in this role—and she will also handle the postgame Vince Lombardi Trophy presentation, another debut for her. Inside Levi’s Stadium, Taylor is joined by co-host Noah Eagle, making his NBC Sports Super Bowl debut, alongside Football Night in America teammates and Super Bowl champion analysts Jason Garrett and Devin McCourty.

The broadcast incorporates unique on-location elements to highlight the San Francisco Bay Area. A standout is the first-ever live broadcast from Alcatraz Island, where Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy, two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison, and co-host Jac Collinsworth report from multiple spots on the historic site starting at 1 p.m. ET. Segments explore the island’s past as a military base, federal prison, and seabird sanctuary, plus its role in the 19-month Native American occupation for civil rights.

Adding flair, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms returns as an analyst, broadcasting from a boat cruising notable Bay Area landmarks like Treasure Island, Bay Farm Island Bridge, McCovey Cove, PIER 39, and the Golden Gate Bridge. He is accompanied by Super Bowl LVI champion and three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, along with four-time AP First-Team All-Pro Cameron Heyward, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle and 2023 Walter Payton Man of the Year.

What to expect from NBC’s five-hour pregame show

Guest analysts enhance the in-stadium preview, including San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and four-time AP First-Team All-Pro 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, offering insights from their home venue. NBC Sports NFL insider Mike Florio, covering his 17th Super Bowl, provides on-site news updates. Steve Kornacki, NBC News’ political correspondent, returns for data-driven segments. Fantasy football and sports betting expert Matthew Berry makes his Super Bowl debut with NBC Sports. Access Hollywood‘s Kit Hoover conducts interviews from the NFL Tailgate at Levi’s Stadium.

Key interviews feature prominent figures from both teams:

Maria Taylor with Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald and Patriots quarterback Drake Maye.
Jason Garrett with Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
Rodney Harrison with Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel.
Tony Dungy with Seahawks general manager John Schneider and wide receiver Cooper Kupp.
Devin McCourty with former Patriots cornerback and two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Butler.
Chris Simms with Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Hotel and arrival reports come from Melissa Stark (Patriots) and Kaylee Hartung (Seahawks). The pregame show weaves in rich features, including:

John Madden’s Philanthropy, narrated by Sterling K. Brown, examining the legendary coach’s Bay Area legacy.
Legendary Vintages, with John Legend discussing peak years for Super Bowl teams, tying into nearby wine country.
Give Em A Show, featuring Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry on the Seahawks and Patriots’ stylish play.
A Bad Bunny interview with Access Hollywood‘s Scott Evans, ahead of his Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime performance.
Football in America, narrated by Peter King, exploring football’s enduring importance across diverse U.S. communities.
Football Innovators, on pro football’s greatest minds in Silicon Valley.
60 Years in the Bay, with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart on the band’s local history.
A tribute to local hero John Beam, featuring NFL players like Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch.
Memories from Sports Illustrated photographer John Biever on covering his 60th consecutive Super Bowl.
Insights from Hall of Famer Mike Singletary on the ’85 Bears’ iconic defense.

Celebrity interviews at the NFL Tailgate include Elizabeth Banks, Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Owen Wilson, Sofia Vergara, and Keke Palmer, conducted by Kit Hoover. The Super Bowl LX Reality Hot Seat Sailgate features Bravo and Peacock reality stars like Tom Colicchio, Dorinda Medley, Kate Chastain, Kyle Cooke, West Wilson, Candiace Dillard Bassett, and Johnny Middlebrooks on a boat tour of Bay Area spots.Musical highlights include a live-streamed performance on Peacock from Teddy Swims at 3:50 p.m. ET during the Super Bowl LX Tailgate Concert.

Cross-promotion ties in the concurrent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with updates from Snoop Dogg, Shaun White, Stanley Tucci, and Scott Hanson’s Peacock Gold Zone. To prepare, NBC used the 2025 De La Salle High School football team as the “third team” in rehearsals at Levi’s Stadium on Friday, February 6, simulating game elements.

This multifaceted pregame presentation blends football expertise, local flavor, celebrity appeal, and innovative broadcasting to create an engaging buildup to Super Bowl LX.