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Sue Bird Joins NBC's WNBA Broadcast Team
Hall of Famer to serve as analyst for network's coverage of women's basketball league.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:35pm
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Former UConn and Seattle Storm star Sue Bird is expected to join NBC Sports' broadcast team for WNBA games this season, according to a report from Front Office Sports. The details of Bird's role, whether in the studio or calling games live, have not been confirmed by the network.
Why it matters
As one of the most decorated players in WNBA history, Bird's addition to NBC's coverage brings significant star power and credibility to the network's return to broadcasting the women's professional basketball league.
The details
Bird, a 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, won two national championships at UConn and four WNBA titles with the Seattle Storm before retiring after the 2022 season. She also won a record five Olympic gold medals with the U.S. women's national team. For the past six years, Bird co-hosted a Women's NCAA Final Four alt-cast on ESPN, though that broadcast did not return this season.
- Bird retired from the WNBA after the 2022 season.
- Bird was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
The players
Sue Bird
A 13-time WNBA All-Star and four-time WNBA champion with the Seattle Storm, Bird is considered one of the greatest players in women's basketball history.
NBC Sports
The network is returning to WNBA coverage this season after previously airing games from 1997 to 2002.
What’s next
NBC has not confirmed Bird's specific role or whether she will be in the studio or calling games live. The network is also expected to announce its full WNBA broadcast team in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Sue Bird's transition to the broadcast booth represents a significant coup for NBC as it looks to elevate its coverage of the WNBA. Bird's deep knowledge of the game and star power should help attract new viewers to the league.
