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Al Michaels Returning to Prime Video’s NFL Booth for 2026 Season

Prime Video’s decision aligns with Michaels’ year‑to‑year plan tied to how he rates his performance.

Overview

  • Amazon confirmed to Sports Business Journal that the 81-year-old broadcaster will remain its lead NFL play-by-play voice next season.
  • Michaels said he feels great and intends to continue only as long as he believes he is performing at his standard.
  • He is assigned to Saturday’s NFC Wild Card game between the Packers and Bears at Soldier Field with Kirk Herbstreit and Kaylee Hartung.
  • Michaels joined Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football in 2022, initially on a three-year deal, and worked 2025 on a one-year contract.
  • His return follows a season of fan criticism of his calls, as Prime Video’s package now also includes one Wild Card game each year.