Amazon Prime Video Extends Contract With Kirk Herbstreit for NFL Coverage
Amazon Prime Video has agreed to a contract extension with Kirk Herbstreit to continue his involvement in the streaming service's NFL "Thursday Night Football" coverage.
Portland, OR, September 30, 2026 — Amazon Prime Video has reached an agreement to extend its contract with analyst Kirk Herbstreit, ensuring his continued participation in the streaming service’s broadcast of NFL “Thursday Night Football.”
The extension signifies Amazon Prime Video’s commitment to maintaining its current broadcast team as it solidifies its position as a broadcaster of National Football League games. Herbstreit, a prominent figure in college football commentary for ESPN’s “College GameDay,” has been a key part of the “Thursday Night Football” presentation on Prime Video.
Financial terms and the specific duration of the extended contract were not immediately disclosed. His role typically involves providing analysis and commentary during the “Thursday Night Football” broadcasts, contributing to the viewer experience for the weekly NFL matchups streamed on the platform.
The streaming service secured exclusive rights to “Thursday Night Football” starting with the 2022 NFL season, marking a significant expansion into live sports broadcasting. The partnership with Herbstreit is a continuation of Amazon’s strategy to leverage established sports personalities to enhance its sports programming.
Further details regarding the exact scope of Herbstreit’s renewed role and any potential expansion of his duties were not provided at the time of this report. The agreement aims to provide consistency for viewers who have followed “Thursday Night Football” on Amazon Prime Video.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
