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Paul Burmeister

Paul Burmeister is an American sportscaster and former college quarterback who has worked as a studio host and play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports since 2014. He hosts NBC’s Premier League studio coverage, calls Big Ten college football and basketball, in addition to offering play-by-play coverage for NBC Olympics. Burmeister previously spent a decade as a studio host at NFL Network.

Overview

Paul Burmeister's Profile

Paul Burmeister was born on March 10, 1971, in Iowa City, Iowa. He attended Iowa City West High School before playing quarterback at the University of Iowa under head coach Hayden Fry from 1989 to 1993, serving as team captain and MVP his senior season. After a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings in 1995, he transitioned into broadcasting, working as a sports anchor at KCRG in Cedar Rapids and KWWL in Waterloo, Iowa.

Burmeister joined NFL Network in 2004, where he spent a decade hosting studio shows including NFL Total Access, Path to the Draft, and Around the League Live, while also calling play-by-play for the Senior Bowl and East-West Shrine Game. He started working with NBC Sports in 2011, initially as the lead voice for Mountain West Conference football before joining NBC in a full-time role in 2014.

Burmeister now covers a wide range of sports for NBC, including studio hosting for the network’s Premier League coverage, Big Ten college football and basketball play-by-play, and the All-American Bowl. He served as the radio voice of Notre Dame football from 2018 to 2023 and has called four Olympic Games for NBC, including water polo and ski jumping. 

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Paul Burmeister
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1971-03-10
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 1998
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $200,000 — $500,000

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

Premier Lacrosse League on NBC
Notre Dame Football on NBC
NFL Network's Path to Draft
Path to Draft
NFL Total Access
NBC Sports' Premier League Mornings
Premier League Mornings
NBC Sports Premier League show
Premier League Live

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Anne Burmeister from to (A former college athlete; inducted into the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame in 2023)

    Education

    Educational background and qualifications

    • Iowa City West High School, Iowa City, Iowa (graduated 1989)
    • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies — University of Iowa (1994)
    • Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration — University of Iowa (1997)

    Net Worth & Income

    Income sources, net worth, and properties.

    • Primary income from NBC Sports studio hosting and play-by-play roles (2014–present)
    • Prior income earned over a ten-year career as an anchor/host of various shows on the NFL Network.
    • Additional income from public speaking engagements (represented by Speakerpedia)

    Awards

    Awards & recognition

    • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event, as part of NBCUniversal’s team coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics (2024)