2025 Marks Carrie Underwood’s 13th Year Performing the Sunday Night Football Theme

Are you ready for Sunday night football?

The NFL season officially kicks off on Thursday, September 4, 2025, with the Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles. But true fans know it’s not fully football season until Sunday night.

This year, Sunday Night Football 2025 returns on September 7, with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Baltimore Ravens. Alongside the games, fans will hear the much-anticipated 2025 version of Carrie Underwood’s Sunday Night Football opening theme.

Carrie Underwood Reprises “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night”

For the 13th consecutive year, Carrie Underwood will perform the iconic intro song, “Waiting All Day For Sunday Night.” She shared insights into her approach to this staple of football season, keeping the energy and excitement alive for viewers.

Behind the Scenes of the Sunday Night Football Opener

Similar to Hank Williams Jr.’s classic Monday Night Football theme in the ‘90s, Carrie’s rendition has become synonymous with Sunday Night Football. The song has cemented itself as a signature sound that fans instantly recognize.

“People come up to me on the street and say, ‘Oh my gosh, I love Sunday Night Football,’” Carrie said in an interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia. Fans even tell her, “That’s my son’s favorite song.”

Sunday Night Football: Primetime’s Top Show

For the past 14 years, Sunday Night Football has been the No. 1 primetime show, dominating key metrics. The 2024-2025 season drew an average of 21.6 million viewers each week, according to NBC.

Reflecting on her 13 years performing the opening theme, Carrie said, “It’s hard to believe it’s been 13 years.” She described the theme as “very glam, exciting, and fun.”

Watch Carrie Underwood’s 2025 Sunday Night Football Opener

• Watch Carrie speak about the new opener

• See a teaser of the Sunday Night Football opening theme