“From the coverage of the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup to our compelling realities, unforgettable dramas, and essential breaking news, we are upping our commitment to serve Latinos with relevant content that attracts audiences at scale, no matter where or when they want to watch it,” Luis Fernández, chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, said in a statement.
Live programming and holiday specials
When it comes to live programming, Telemundo will air the Billboard Latin Music Awards/Premios Billboard de la Música Latina, which is celebrating its 27th anniversary this year; the Billboard Latin Women in Music/Billboard Mujeres Latinas en la Música; Miss Universe; and several holiday specials, including the Spanish-language broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and Bienvenido 2026.
On the unscripted side, some of the programming to expect includes La Casa De Los Famosos, Miss Universe Latina: El Reality, La Isla: Desafío Extremo, Top Chef VIP, Pase a la Fama, and Exatlón Estados Unidos, which is Telemundo’s longest running reality competition series.
Regarding scripted programming, some of Telemundo’s shows include Dinastía Casillas, Lobo Bahar: Esencia de Mujer, and Leyla, the latter three of which are working titles.
Telemundo is set to showcase its offerings at NBCUniversal’s upfront event on Monday, May 12, at Radio City Music Hall, with the company also having its own event on Tuesday, May 13.
“With the FIFA World Cup next Summer and Telemundo’s growing slate of live programming, we have an incredible opportunity to expand our reach to new audiences, deepen our engagement with consumers, and tap into the highly influential Latino community,” Mark Marshall, chairman, global advertising and partnerships, NBCUniversal, said in a statement.
