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| 2025 | CNBC launched CNBC+, an over-the-top media service priced at $14.99 per month or $99.99 annually. |
| 2025 | Named NBC's lead play-by-play announcer for NBA coverage. |
| 2024 | Following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump, CNBC aired the first Iowa Speedway race of the doubleheader weekend. |
| 2024 | Due to inclement weather causing the USA Today 301 to go under a red flag, CNBC aired the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterrey. |
| 2024 | Due to inclement weather, CNBC aired coverage of the Travelers Championship, using CBS announcers and graphics. |
| 2024 | NASCAR will introduce a new television broadcast package for the 2024 season, featuring changes in media rights and coverage distribution across multiple networks. |
| November 2024 | CNBC's first South American local franchise, Times Brasil, launches in Brazil. |
| October 31 2024 | Costas officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball play-by-play calling after 44 years, with his final broadcast being Game 4 of the American League Division Series between the New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals. |
| August 11 2024 | Costas made a rare guest appearance on NBC's Olympic coverage, joining Mike Tirico and Al Michaels to discuss notable moments from past US-hosted Olympics and preview the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. |
| July 2024 | NBC announced that Tirico would be the main play-by-play announcer for NBA games on NBC starting in 2025, marking the NBA's return to the network after 23 years. |
| July 18 2024 | Last Call program was cancelled. |
| May 13 2024 | NASCAR announced a mid-season bracket challenge for Cup Series teams during TNT's five races, featuring a $1,000,000 prize for the winner. The top 32 drivers from the previous three races will be seeded in the tournament bracket. |
| May 13 2024 | NASCAR announced a mid-season bracket challenge for Cup Series teams during TNT's five races, featuring a $1,000,000 prize for the winner. The top 32 drivers from the previous three races will be seeded in the tournament bracket. |
| May 7 2024 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially announced his move from NASCAR on NBC to Amazon and TNT's new NASCAR coverage, expected to continue as a color commentator. |
| May 7 2024 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. officially announced his move from NASCAR on NBC to Amazon and TNT's new NASCAR coverage, expected to continue as a color commentator. |
| April 2024 | CNBC celebrates its 35th anniversary on the New York Stock Exchange. |
| February 29 2024 | The Athletic reported that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be leaving NBC to join Amazon and TNT's new NASCAR coverage starting in 2025. |
| February 29 2024 | The Athletic reported that Dale Earnhardt Jr. would be leaving NBC to join Amazon and TNT's new NASCAR coverage starting in 2025. |
| 2023 | CNBC achieved higher total day and primetime viewership compared to its chief rival, Fox Business, though it finished behind Fox in trading day viewership. |
| 2023 | During a USFL game between the New Orleans Breakers and Memphis Showboats, lightning strikes caused a 3-hour weather delay. As a result, NBC and the USFL decided to resume the game on CNBC to accommodate local and primetime programming schedules. |
| 2023 | NASCAR introduced a new television broadcast package for the 2023 season, featuring coverage across multiple networks including Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports. |
| 2023 | NASCAR introduced a new television broadcast package for the 2023 season, featuring coverage across multiple networks including Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports. |
| 2023 | NASCAR introduced a new television broadcast package for the 2023 season, featuring coverage across multiple networks including Fox Sports, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports. |
| December 11 2023 | CNBC undergoes a major rebranding, updating its logo for the first time since 1996 and revamping on-air graphics. |
| November 2023 | NASCAR announced a comprehensive television and streaming deal for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series covering 2025-2031, with a $1.1 billion annual fee. The deal includes distribution across Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Amazon Prime Video, TNT, TruTV, and Max, covering race broadcasts, practice, and qualifying sessions. |
| November 2023 | NASCAR announced a comprehensive television and streaming deal for the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Truck Series covering 2025-2031, with a $1.1 billion annual fee. The deal includes distribution across Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Amazon Prime Video, TNT, TruTV, and Max, covering race broadcasts, practice, and qualifying sessions. |
| November 5 2023 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race held at Phoenix, broadcast on NBC with Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. providing commentary |
| November 5 2023 | NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race held at Phoenix, broadcast on NBC with Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. providing commentary |
| November 4 2023 | NASCAR Championship Race held in Phoenix, concluding the season's broadcast on USA Network with Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte providing commentary |
| November 4 2023 | NASCAR Championship Race held in Phoenix, concluding the season's broadcast on USA Network with Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte providing commentary |
| November 3 2023 | Craftsman 150 NASCAR Truck Series race at Phoenix, marking the season finale event |
| November 3 2023 | Craftsman 150 NASCAR Truck Series race at Phoenix, marking the season finale event |
| September 21 2023 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol, broadcast on USA Network with Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte providing commentary |
| September 21 2023 | Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol, broadcast on USA Network with Leigh Diffey, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte providing commentary |
| August 24 2023 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, broadcast on NBC with new commentary team led by Leigh Diffey |
| August 24 2023 | Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona, broadcast on NBC with new commentary team led by Leigh Diffey |
| July 2023 | The CW broadcast network signed a TV rights deal to broadcast the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2025 to 2031 for an estimated $115 million annual fee. |
| July 2023 | The CW broadcast network signed a TV rights deal to broadcast the NASCAR Xfinity Series from 2025 to 2031 for an estimated $115 million annual fee. |
| July 7 2023 | Grant Park 165 race held in Chicago, broadcast on NBC with expanded commentary team including Mike Bagley and Dillon Welch |
| July 7 2023 | Grant Park 165 race held in Chicago, broadcast on NBC with expanded commentary team including Mike Bagley and Dillon Welch |
| July 1 2023 | The Loop 121 race at Chicago Street Course, marking a unique urban racing event broadcast on USA Network |
| July 1 2023 | The Loop 121 race at Chicago Street Course, marking a unique urban racing event broadcast on USA Network |
| June 25 2023 | NBC begins NASCAR Cup Series coverage with the Ally 400 at Nashville, featuring Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. as commentators |
| June 25 2023 | NBC begins NASCAR Cup Series coverage with the Ally 400 at Nashville, featuring Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. as commentators |
| June 24 2023 | Tennessee Lottery 250 race at Nashville, first NASCAR broadcast on USA Network featuring Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. as commentators |
| June 24 2023 | Tennessee Lottery 250 race at Nashville, first NASCAR broadcast on USA Network featuring Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, Steve Letarte, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. as commentators |
| June 16 2023 | Iowa Corn 350 broadcast on USA Network with commentary by Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte |
| June 16 2023 | Iowa Corn 350 broadcast on USA Network with commentary by Rick Allen, Jeff Burton, and Steve Letarte |
| May 20 2023 | Tyson 250 NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, notable for being broadcast on Fox instead of FS1 |
| May 20 2023 | Tyson 250 NASCAR Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, notable for being broadcast on Fox instead of FS1 |
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