Detroit Tigers broadcaster Jason Benetti has been named the new voice of NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball while continuing his role calling games for Detroit during the 2026 season.
The Detroit Tigers will still have one of baseball’s most recognizable voices in the booth this season, even as Jason Benetti takes on one of the sport’s most prominent national broadcasting roles.
NBC announced this week that Benetti will serve as the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball, adding another national platform to a career that has steadily grown through versatility, preparation, and a genuine connection with audiences. Despite the new national assignment, Benetti will remain part of the Tigers’ broadcast team during the 2026 season.
The Tigers released a statement celebrating the recognition of their lead television play-by-play announce
Statement from the Detroit Tigers
“We’re incredibly proud that Jason Benetti has been named the new voice of Sunday Night Baseball on NBC. This recognition reflects his exceptional broadcasting talent, tireless commitment to excellence, and engaging personality, all of which combine to make him a premier storyteller across all of sports. Jason will continue calling Tigers games, and as in previous years will step away once per week to handle national broadcast duties. With Opening Day approaching and excitement building for the season ahead, we’re grateful to have him as part of our Tigers family.”
For Tigers fans, the announcement brings both pride and familiarity. Benetti’s national recognition comes as little surprise to those who have listened to his work in Detroit. Since joining the Tigers broadcast booth, he has quickly become known for blending deep research with a conversational delivery that keeps broadcasts both informative and entertaining.
His ability to balance advanced statistics, historical context, and humor has made him a natural fit for modern baseball broadcasts. Benetti frequently weaves analytical insights into the game while still keeping the focus on storytelling — something that resonates with both longtime fans and newer audiences.
That balance is one of the reasons networks have increasingly looked to Benetti for national assignments. In addition to baseball, he has called college football, basketball, and other major sporting events, demonstrating a range that few broadcasters possess. His hire by Detroit to work with Dan Petry, Andy Dirks, and having names like Jack White on the broadcast, make his broadcast personable and unique since he came to Detroit.
The NBC opportunity places him in one of the sport’s most visible broadcast chairs. Sunday night games traditionally draw national attention, often featuring marquee matchups and serving as a centerpiece of the weekly baseball calendar. NBC is home to voices like Mike Trico, who makes Michigan his home.
Yet for Tigers fans, the most important part of the announcement may be what isn’t changing.
Benetti will remain part of Detroit’s broadcast team, stepping away only once per week to handle his national responsibilities. That arrangement mirrors previous seasons when he balanced local duties with national broadcasts.
As Opening Day approaches, the Tigers enter the season with renewed optimism both on the field and in the broadcast booth. For Detroit viewers, Benetti’s continued presence means the same familiar voice guiding them through the season — now with the added distinction of being one of baseball’s premier national broadcasters.
It’s a moment of recognition not only for Benetti, but also for the Tigers broadcast team that continues to gain national respect.
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