Why NBC changed the Sunday Night Football theme in 2026

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Carrie Underwood performs in NBC’s updated 2026 Sunday Night Football opening. The network gave the longtime theme a more rock-inspired sound ahead of the new NFL season. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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.

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