NBC updates Sunday Night Football theme with rock sound
NBC gave its iconic Sunday Night Football theme a new rock-and-roll arrangement for the 2026 season, prompting strong reactions from NFL viewers.
For many football fans, the NFL season does not officially begin until they hear the opening theme for Sunday Night Football. This year, viewers noticed something different. NBC introduced a new version of the longtime anthem, giving the familiar song a stronger rock-and-roll sound for the 2026 season, nbcdfw.com said.