Al Michaels Returns for Amazon TNF in 2026

Al Michaels, the veteran NFL broadcaster, will return as the play-by-play voice for Amazon Prime Video's Thursday Night Football package in the 2026 season, the streaming service confirmed Thursday.

The 81-year-old Michaels, who has called NFL games for four decades, expressed enthusiasm about continuing his role. "First of all, I feel great," Michaels told Richard Deitsch of Sports Business Journal. "Everyone at Amazon has been fantastic and I love working with this group. I’ve been looking at this year one year at a time and as long as I feel I’m at the top of my game, I’d like to continue." He has held the position since Amazon acquired the Thursday Night Football rights in 2022, partnering with analyst Kirk Herbstreit to cover the weekly slate.

Michaels' decision comes amid speculation about his future, particularly as he approaches what would have been a potential retirement milestone. Fans will hear him in action soon, as he and Herbstreit are set to call Saturday's NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago. This matchup marks the final regular-season assignment for Michaels this year, but his return ensures...