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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. JacobFarneth (talk) 04:56, 12 April 2025 (UTC)

The Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Open/Tease is an accolade presented by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) as part of its annual Sports Emmy Awards. The award honors excellence in the creation of an opening segment (also known as a "tease") for a sports telecast, which typically serves to build anticipation and context for the upcoming broadcast. These segments often feature dynamic visual storytelling, dramatic narration, editing, original music, and graphics.

The award recognizes both the creative and technical artistry involved in setting the tone for major sports events, whether it’s a championship game, tournament, or special event.

History

The category was introduced in 2002 as part of the Sports Emmy Awards to acknowledge exceptional work in the creation of opening sequences or teasers for sports broadcasts. It recognizes the collaboration between directors, producers, cinematographers, and other creative professionals who contribute to producing impactful openers that capture the audience's attention. Since its inception, the award has been presented annually to the most outstanding sports opens or teasers in television broadcasting.

List of past winners

2025 Nominees

"Fatherhood" – The 124th U.S. Open – NBC / Peacock
"Gloves – The Story of Phil Pritchard and the Stanley Cup" – NHL on ESPN
"Land of Stories" – Games of the XXXIII Olympiad – NBC / Peacock
"Meet Team USA x Beyoncé" – Games of the XXXIII Olympiad – NBC / Peacock
"UEFA Champions League: A New Era" – CBS / UEFA

2024 Winner: "My Way" – Super Bowl LVIII – CBS

Credits pending.

2023 Winner: "NOLA Vibes featuring Jon Batiste" – 2022 NCAA March Madness

Produced by: TBS / CBS / TNT / truTV

Director: Jeremy Kagan

Writer: Jon Batiste

Producers: Tara Kavanaugh, Garrett Kelly

Cinematographer: David O'Neill

Editor: Kevin Smith

2022 Winner: "Harmony" – NHL on ESPN

Executive Producers: Michael Baltierra, Mark Gross, Mike McQuade, Andy Tennant

Coordinating Producer: Linda Schulz

Supervising Producers: Vin Cannamela, Heather Lombardo

Producers: Mike Farrell, John N. Minton III

Associate Producers: Megan Anderson Rinaldi, Camille Bova, Scott Cikowski, Kevin Davies, Madeline Rundlett

Cinematographers: Tommy Bartlett, Mike Bollacke, Bryan Brousseau, Ian McGrew

Editor: Reid Peters

Director: Julian Gooden

2021 Winner: "Stand By Me" – Super Bowl LV – CBS

Credits pending.

2020 Winner: "Be The Change" – NBA Finals – ESPN

Credits pending.

2019 Winner: XXIII Olympic Winter Games – NBC

Credits pending.

2018 Winner: "Teasing John Malkovich" – AFC Championship Game – CBS

Credits pending.

2017 Winner: "Behind the Mic" – The 2017 MLB All-Star Game – Fox Sports

Credits pending.

2016 Winner: "Greatness" – NFL Playoffs – NFL Network

Credits pending.

2015 Winner: "This Is the NFL" – NFL Network

Credits pending.

2014 Winner: "Final Four Open" – NCAA Basketball Tournament – CBS

Credits pending.

2013 Winner: "The Voice" – NBA Playoffs – TNT

Credits pending.

2012 Winner: "This Is March" – NCAA Basketball Tournament – CBS

Credits pending.

2011 Winner: "Countdown to the Super Bowl" – Super Bowl XLV – Fox Sports

Credits pending.

2010 Winner: "The NFL on Fox" – NFL Playoffs – Fox Sports

Credits pending.

2009 Winner: "Welcome to the NFL" – NFL on NBC – NBC

Credits pending.

2008 Winner: "Playoffs Promo" – NBA Playoffs – ESPN

Credits pending.

2007 Winner: "The NBA Finals Tease" – ABC

Credits pending.

2006 Winner: "The Opening of the 2006 Super Bowl" – Fox Sports

Credits pending.

2005 Winner: "The Games of the XXVIII Olympiad – The Games Come Home Tease" – NBC

Credits pending.

2004 Winner: "Countdown to the Super Bowl" – NBC

Credits pending.

2003 Winner: "NBA Finals Tease" – ESPN

Credits pending.

2002 Winner: "2002 Winter Olympics: The Games Come Home" – NBC

Credits pending.^[1]

References

^ "Sports Emmy® Awards - the Emmys". 25 November 2024.

[1] "Sports Emmy® Awards - the Emmys". 25 November 2024.

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