Miami, FL – March 10, 2026 – Telemundo marks the first anniversary of El Pelotazo with a special edition of the dynamic late-night sports show that has redefined sports entertainment for Hispanic audiences. Since its premiere in March 2025, El Pelotazo has become the #1 late-night sports program on Spanish-language television, averaging 293,000 total viewers and outperforming Univision’s late-night sports programming by +45%.
In just one year, El Pelotazo has established itself as a must-watch destination for Hispanic sports fans, blending bold analysis, personality-driven debate and cultural conversation with the biggest headlines in soccer and beyond. The anniversary broadcast will feature special segments and appearances from across the Telemundo family and the sports world. Highlights include a Women’s Month segment led by Verónica Rodríguez and Adriana Monsalve alongside Al Rojo Vivo’s Jessica Carrillo, celebrating the growing influence of women in sports media. The show will also welcome Noticias Telemundo’s Julio Vaqueiro and Arantxa Loizaga and featurea dynamic crossover moment with En Casa con Telemundo’s Carlos Adyan joining Diego Arrioja, and a celebrity-focused segment hosted by Hoy Día’s Carlos Calderón exploring the intersection of sports and entertainment. Renowned Spanish soccer analyst Cristóbal Soria will make a surprise appearance, and fan-favorite segment “El Gran DT” will feature legendary sports commentator Luis Omar Tapia.
“El Pelotazo has brought a new energy and attitude to late-night sports,” said Joaquín Duro, EVP, Sports, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “It’s a show that lives at the intersection of sports, culture and personality, and in just one year it has become an important platform for the sports world and a daily touchpoint for fans. As we head into a historic year for soccer in the U.S. with the FIFA World Cup TM, its role in our overall sports strategy continues to grow.”
Originally launched with hosts Verónica Rodríguez, Diego Arrioja and Pablo Mariño, the show has continued to evolve, welcoming Adriana Monsalve and Alejandro Berry to the team and further elevating its dynamic format and on-screen chemistry.
Since its debut, El Pelotazo has delivered the top five telecasts among all Spanish-language late-night sports programs, including the edition following Telemundo’s coverage of Super Bowl LX.
Produced by Telemundo Deportes, El Pelotazo airs on Telemundo live seven nights a week at midnight ET/PT from Telemundo Center in Miami, delivering a fast-paced recap of the day’s biggest sports stories with a strong emphasis on soccer as Telemundo builds momentum toward its coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM.
Viewers can join the conversation across social media by following @TelemundoDeportes on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok using #ElPelotazo.
Source: Nielsen Big Data + Panel, Live + Same Day, Total Viewers (P2+), Telemundo: El Pelotazo (M-Su), Univision: Contacto Deportivo, Contacto Deportivo LF SAT, La Jugada LF SUN. 3/10/2025 – 3/1/2026.
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About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 96% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 94 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Media Contacts:
Melissa Lopez, melissa.lopez1@nbcuni.com, 786-889-3914
Sofia Peñas, sofia.penas@nbcuni.com, 645-236-0053
