Hartung Returns as Sideline Reporter for TNF Season Opener

Lead: Kaylee Hartung will serve as the sideline reporter for Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football opener today in Green Bay, marking her fourth season alongside Al Michaels and Kirk Herbstreit.

Nut Graf: Hartung’s return underscores her growing prominence in sports journalism, as she balances her role on TNF with duties as a national correspondent for NBC’s Today Show. Her presence reinforces Amazon’s commitment to high-caliber broadcast talent for the 2025 NFL season.

Season Kickoff Details

  • Game: Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders
  • Date & Time: Tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET, September 12, 2025
  • Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hartung’s Career Highlights

  • Broadcast Tenure: Fourth consecutive season on Thursday Night Football
  • Previous Roles: CBS News, ESPN, ABC News correspondent; national correspondent for NBC’s Today Show
  • Education: Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Politics from Washington and Lee University

What to Expect from Tonight’s Broadcast

  • On-Field Insights: In-game interviews, injury updates, and strategic observations
  • Broadcast Team: Al Michaels (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline)
  • Marquee Matchups: Highlight games include 49ers vs. Rams on October 2 and Broncos vs. Chiefs on Christmas Day

Looking Ahead

As Thursday Night Football unfolds this season, Hartung’s reporting will continue to offer viewers real-time perspectives from the sideline, blending in-depth analysis with human-interest storytelling.