Scott Hanson (Olympics)
Gold Zone Host
Scott Hanson will make his return to NBCUniversal’s Olympics coverage when he serves as a host of the Gold Zone whip-around show on Peacock for NBCU’s coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, beginning February 2026. Hanson made his NBCUniversal debut as host of Gold Zone during NBCU’s coverage of Olympic Games Paris 2024, guiding viewers through the best and most compelling Olympic moments of each competition day.
Hanson’s work throughout NBCU’s coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics was critically lauded, with Front Office Sports proclaiming that “Hanson’s ability to curate the most exciting moments from various sports at just the right time mirrors his RedZone magic” and Sports Illustrated declaring Gold Zone to be “a game-changer.”
Hanson, the celebrated host of NFL RedZone, will open each day’s coverage on Peacock with Gold Zone. He has served as the host of NFL RedZone since its inaugural season in 2009, taking viewers through every touchdown and exciting moment live on Sunday afternoons to critical acclaim. For his work on Gold Zone and NFL RedZone, he was nominated for Outstanding Personality – Studio Host at the 2025 Sports Emmy Awards.
He also is a host of NFL Network’s on-location coverage of events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and more.
Fast Facts
- Second Olympics with NBCU
- Host of NFL RedZone since its inaugural season in 2009
- Played football as a walk-on at Syracuse
