The California Golden Bears football program has announced a significant expansion of its television partnership with NBC Sports Bay Area, promising a richer slate of programming for the 2026 season.
Inside Cal Football Returns for Season Two
Two new shows will join the lineup: Inside Cal Football: Golden Era, a deep‑dive series that explores the program’s historic achievements, and Cal Football Postgame Live, which will deliver immediate analysis after each contest.
Season two of Inside Cal Football is set to premiere on August 6, and the debut episode will be rebroadcast throughout the month as the team gears up for the opening showdown against UCLA on September 3.
Postgame Live Sets the Stage for Real‑Time Insight
Justin Allegri will serve as the host of Inside Cal Football, guiding conversations with Coach Tosh Lupoi, General Manager Ron Rivera, assistant coaches and players as they preview the upcoming schedule and reflect on last season’s highlights.
Meanwhile, Cal Football Postgame Live will be anchored by Greg Silver and Patrick Laird, offering live breakdowns from Gate 1 at California Memorial Stadium for home games and from the studio on the road.
All episodes will be available on NBC Sports Bay Area, the CalBears.com website and the program’s YouTube channel, ensuring fans across Northern California, Nevada, Southern Oregon and Hawai‘i can tune in.
NBC Sports Bay Area’s portfolio also includes the San Francisco Giants, Golden State Warriors, Santa Cruz Warriors and San Francisco 49ers, underscoring its role as a multi‑sport hub for the region.