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Bob Costas Returns to NBC as 'Sunday Night Baseball' Host

Bob Costas returns in an emeritus role to host NBC and Peacock's Sunday Night Baseball pregame, debuting March 26 at Dodger Stadium with the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks.

  • Bob Costas will return to NBC Sports as the pregame host for Sunday Night Baseball, debuting Thursday, March 26 at Dodger Stadium when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • NBC Sports invited Bob Costas back this year in an emeritus role after nearly four decades, and he thanked Rick Cordella and Sam Flood for the opportunity to conclude his career.
  • A longtime national voice, Bob Costas hosted 12 Olympic Games and has been with MLB Network since 2009, winning 29 Sports Emmy awards.
  • NBC is devoting its Sunday night slot to a national MLB telecast and has tapped a familiar voice, with Rick Cordella saying `There is no more knowledgeable, authoritative and passionate voice on baseball than Bob Costas.`
  • Facing recent criticism for certain playoff calls, Bob Costas has provided NBA opening narrations this year, and NBC teased additional basketball work with details due in the coming weeks.
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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
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