NBC Sports has once again found itself in the middle of mounting criticism. Fans have noticed a string of broadcast errors that leave the network scrambling for credibility. Earlier this year, during the Iowa Corn 350, NBC cut to a full commercial break in the middle of a tense on-track battle between William Byron and Brad Keselowski. Viewers were left missing the live action, and social media quickly lit up with complaints about “lackluster” coverage and overbearing commercial interruptions. And now, they’ve done it again.

During NBC’s broadcast of the Packers vs. Cowboys game, the network ran a promo advertising the wrong NASCAR race for the following week. Viewers were told the next race would be at New Hampshire, when in reality, the next on the schedule is Charlotte Roval. This might not concern casual viewers, but for committed NASCAR fans, it signals sloppy production and poor attention to detail.

It also raises broader questions about NBC’s handling of its NASCAR coverage under the complex 2025 broadcasting arrangement. They’ve been facing criticism for a while now for their complacent handling.

The breaking point came on Reddit, where one post summarized fan outrage perfectly. A user wrote, “Watching the Packers vs Cowboys. Two times now they have advertised the wrong race for next week. No wonder the ratings suck, they can’t even get the advertising correct.” Comments quickly piled upon the thread.

This only highlighted repeated issues with NBC’s promos and questioned the network’s consistency. Fans connected this with the earlier Iowa commercial blunder. They were quick to paint a picture of back-to-back mistakes that erode trust in NBC’s NASCAR coverage.

Beyond the mis-promotions and commercial interruptions, the reaction reflects a larger problem with fan confidence. Viewers expect reliable, professional coverage, and when networks falter, the dissatisfaction spreads rapidly on social media. Across Reddit, fans are calling out NBC for repeated errors. The frustration only piles on, as fans already complain about the existing cable coverage. These blunders have struck a chord.

Fans tear into NASCAR’s broadcasting situation

Fans have made it clear they are frustrated with how NASCAR is being broadcast across multiple networks and streaming platforms. One user wrote, “Good lord, just put all the races on prime at this point. They’re the only ones who actually care.” The comment reflected a desire for consistent coverage and a sense that NBC is not prioritizing the sport properly. Consolidating races on a single channel, in their view, would reduce confusion and show that the network actually cares about NASCAR fans.

Another fan compared NASCAR’s treatment to IndyCar, pointing out the visibility gap. This viewer gap has only grown in recent years. “Lest we forget, every IndyCar race is on network Fox, while the NASCAR playoffs are delegated to USA. A cable channel.” This remark emphasized that despite the NASCAR Cup Series’ popularity, the sport is getting lower-tier coverage. In the long run, this could limit accessibility and frustrate viewers who expect top-tier placement on network television.

Some fans even went on to take aim at announcer quirks, using humor to underscore their point. “They just want to hear Leigh say New Hampsheer a few more times,” one user wrote. The reference was about the recent promo blunder and Leigh Diffey’s accent. The sarcasm highlighted a perception that NBC seems to focus on minor, superficial elements rather than ensuring accurate promotion and professional broadcasts.

The criticism also extended to broader promotion and fan engagement issues. One fan argued, “Yea ‘playoffs fatigue’ my ass, the broadcasters cant even promote the f—-n sport effectively. If there was any fatigue the tracks would be near empty. We need better promotion. If we can have tracks sell out or get close to sell out, then its not the playoffs killing ratings. Its the fact no one even knows the race is even happening unless its near them.” This viewpoint stressed that poor promotion was the real problem. It tied viewership concerns directly to NBC’s handling of broadcasts.

It is no news that fans have been angry with NBC for a while. Hence, some reactions were sharper and called for accountability. “F–k nbc dogshit broadcast partner. If the France family had any balls they’d revoke their broadcast rights,” wrote one frustrated fan. The comment highlighted how seriously viewers take repeated missteps. The demand was that NASCAR’s ownership should step in and enforce higher standards.

Finally, a few fans dug into the history of this broadcasting issue. Their view reflected on the historical trajectory of NBC’s coverage. “NBC’s coverage was lacking when they came back in 2015. When Dale Jr came along in 2018 it made the rest of the booth step up their game. Now that he is gone there is a noticeable decrease in quality. Also Leigh Diffey is a gem but NBC did Rick Allen dirty. Rick was let go & was way better than Marty Reid was when ESPN fired him.”

This reaction framed the recent mistakes as part of a longer-term decline in broadcast quality. Meanwhile, they showed how talent and booth dynamics influence overall coverage.

Overall, fans are voicing frustration on multiple fronts. They criticize NBC for misadvertising races, shuffling broadcasts to cable, and failing to promote NASCAR effectively. They tie these mistakes to longer-term issues, like losing key broadcast talent, and point out that the network seems more focused on minor quirks than on delivering accurate coverage. Across Reddit, viewers demand accountability, calling for clearer schedules, stronger promotion, and professional broadcasts.