Multiple Grammy Award Winner Lenny Kravitz to Star in “Sunday Night Basketball” Show Open, Debuting February 1, 2026, on NBC and Peacock

The show open, which will be used exclusively for NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Basketball franchise and precede game coverage each week, will debut in full ahead of the franchise’s doubleheader premiere on Sunday, February 1, 2026, featuring the Los Angeles Lakers at the New York Knicks @ 7:00PM ET and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at the Denver Nuggets @ 9:30PM ET, both on NBC and Peacock.

“I have been a fan of basketball and the NBA since I was a kid,” said Kravitz. “I am happy to be invited to take part with NBC Sports and the NBA, and I celebrate their support of sports, music, and culture. I am looking forward to this special moment.”

“A global icon with unmatched style and passion, Lenny is the perfect artist to set the tone for coverage of the biggest game of the week every Sunday night,” said Tripp Dixon, NBC Sports Creative Director. “As a fresh addition to our Sunday Night franchise, we’re excited for our Sunday Night Basketball anthem to capture the energy and spirit of the league, and with a superstar like Lenny at its foundation, we can’t wait for fans everywhere to see what we’ve cooked up.”

Regarded as one of rock’s most preeminent musicians, Lenny Kravitz is a writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has won four GRAMMY® Awards.

In addition to his 12 studio albums, which have sold 50 million copies worldwide, Lenny Kravitz is a true renaissance man, finding noteworthy success across a myriad of verticals. He has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the “Music Icon Award” at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards, and the “Best Rock Award” at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Kravitz was additionally recognized by the CFDA with their “Fashion Icon Award” for his role as not only one of rock’s most esteemed musicians, but also a major fashion influence. Lenny recently released his critically acclaimed twelfth full-length album, Blue Electric Light, and is currently on a worldwide tour in support of the album, which has seen sold out performances across Europe, South America, and a residency in Las Vegas.

In addition to Kravitz’s legendary career as recording artist, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon. Kravitz has also appeared as a critically acclaimed actor in The Hunger Games film franchise, award-winning films Precious and The Butler. He additionally wrote and produced the soul-stirring anthem “Road To Freedom,” for the Netflix film, RUSTIN, of which secured Kravitz a Golden Globe nomination for “Best Original Song – Motion Picture,” a Critics Choice Award nomination for “Best Song,” and a Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for “Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film.”

Kravitz is also the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His memoir, Let Love Rule, landed on The New York Times Best Sellers List. He currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty’s Y cologne and Jaeger-LeCoultre.

This season, NBC Sports will present up to 100 regular season NBA games — including five games each week for portions of the season — with consistent coverage on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, plus All-Star Weekend and the NBA Playoffs.

In addition to Sunday Night Basketball, Peacock NBA Monday will stream up to three NBA games nationwide on Monday nights throughout the regular season starting October 27. Following NBA Tip-Off on Tuesday, October 21, Coast 2 Coast Tuesday will begin on October 28 and present doubleheaders on Tuesday nights throughout the regular season on NBC and Peacock. On most Tuesdays, an 8PM ET game will be presented to NBC stations in the Eastern and Central time zones, and an 8PM PT game to NBC stations in the Pacific and Mountain time zones. Both games will stream live nationwide on Peacock.

The NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock with an NBA Tip-Off doubleheader on October 21 with the Houston Rockets at the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder @ 7:30PM ET and the Golden State Warriors at the Los Angeles Lakers @ 10PM ET.

ABOUT SUNDAY NIGHT BASKETBALL

After Sunday Night Football and NFL playoff coverage concludes in 2026, NBC Sports will launch Sunday Night Basketball across NBC and Peacock on February 1, 2026. This year, Sunday Night Basketball will pause on February 8 and February 15, 2026, due to NBC Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl LX, the NBA All-Star Game, and the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. It will resume on February 22 and run through April 5, 11 games in total including three doubleheaders. A one-hour, on-site studio program will lead into game coverage each week on NBC and Peacock. The show open will star four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Lenny Kravitz.

Sunday Night Basketball premieres with a can’t-miss doubleheader as LeBron James and the Lakers visit iconic Madison Square Garden to take on Jalen Brunson and the Knicks @ 7PM ET, followed by an MVP showdown between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder and Nicola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Date Game Time (ET) Platform

Sun., February 1 Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks 7PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets 9:30PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., February 22 Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers 6:30PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., March 1 Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks 8PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., March 8 Houston Rockets at San Antonio Spurs 8PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., March 15 Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks 8PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., March 22 Minnesota Timberwolves at Boston Celtics 8PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., March 29 New York Knicks at Oklahoma City Thunder 7:30PM NBC, Peacock Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets 10PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo

Sun., April 5 Los Angeles Lakers at Dallas Mavericks 7:30PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors 10PM NBC, Peacock, Telemundo