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NBC Schedules Four Sunday "Tonight Show" Episodes After "Sunday Night Football"

The network aims to convert the NFL audience into late-night viewers to shore up a genre under pressure.

Overview

  • Special Sunday broadcasts are set for Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16 and Dec. 7, airing after Sunday Night Football and late local news.
  • Matchups tied to the episodes include ChiefsGiants (Sept. 21), Packers–Steelers (Oct. 26), Lions–Eagles (Nov. 16) and TexansChiefs (Dec. 7).
  • The Sept. 21 show will feature Matthew McConaughey and Eric Church, with additional guests for later dates to be announced.
  • NBC also plans a regular episode following the NFL Kickoff game on Thursday, Sept. 4, when the Eagles host the Cowboys.
  • NBC cites last season’s post-game installment delivering Fallon’s best ratings of the year and points to SNF’s 21.6 million average viewers, while noting Fallon and Seth Meyers are signed through 2028.