Thursday Night Football pregame shows provide comprehensive coverage leading up to the game, typically starting about two hours before kickoff. The main pregame show on NFL Network is NFL GameDay Kickoff , hosted by Colleen Wolfe with analysts like Joe Thomas, Michael Irvin, and Steve Smith Sr., beginning around 6:00 p.m. ET
. Additionally, Amazon Prime Video's TNF Tonight pregame coverage starts at 7:00 p.m. ET and features hosts and analysts such as Charissa Thompson, Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth, and Richard Sherman
. For games broadcast on Fox, the pregame show Fox NFL Thursday is hosted by Michael Strahan, with analysts including Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Tony Gonzalez, and insiders like Jay Glazer and Peter Schrager. This show is broadcast from New York City to accommodate Strahan's other commitments
. CBS and NBC also have their respective pregame shows for Thursday Night Football games, such as Thursday Night Kickoff on CBS and Football Night in America on NBC, often simulcast with NFL Network and joined by the NFL Network pregame crew
. Fans can sometimes attend the live pregame shows, which feature a lively atmosphere and interaction with the hosts and analysts
. In summary, Thursday Night Football pregame shows vary by broadcaster but generally include expert analysis, player interviews, and detailed game previews starting 1.5 to 2 hours before kickoff, with Amazon's TNF Tonight beginning at 7 p.m. ET for the 2025 season
