Telemundo promotes World Cup 2026 and “El Señor de los Cielos” spinoff, “Dinastía Casillas,” … More
Ahead of its May 12th Upfront event, NBCU Telemundo Enterprises released its 2025-26 programming slate. At the heart of its vision: live, multiplatform content focused on original series, reality shows, special events and one of the biggest global sporting events – the FIFA World Cup 2026.
The network is increasing its live programming to over 70% of its lineup, totaling nearly 5,000 hours in the next year. Beyond linear TV, Telemundo plans to continue boosting its audience reach via streaming on Peacock, the Telemundo App, FAST channels, and social media.
A major highlight for the season is Telemundo’s exclusive Spanish-language coverage of FIFA World Cup 26™, which will be broadcast across all platforms. The network’s sports slate also includes the NBA, Premier League, and NFL’s Super Bowl LX, supported by the launch of the 24/7 FAST channel Telemundo Deportes AHORA.
”We will continue to make the necessary investments to deliver unparalleled reach. From the coverage of the historic FIFA World Cup 26™ 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,” says Luis Fernández, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
At its joint Upfronts presentation with NBCUniversal at Radio City Music Hall, Telemundo will showcase the vast potential of the Hispanic market through its diverse content and multiplatform offerings, which the network says are shaping the mainstream narrative of Spanish-language media.
Telemundo’s 2025-26 Programming Highlights
Unscripted Programming:
- La Casa de los Famosos: Sixth season of the celebrity reality show, with participants living in isolation and viewers voting for the winner.
- Miss Universe® Latina: El Reality: New live reality series where Latinas compete to become the first Miss Universe® Latina delegate.
- La Isla: Desafío Extremo: Second season of the survival reality show featuring celebrities and fans facing extreme challenges.
- Top Chef VIP: Fourth season of the celebrity cooking competition judged by renowned Latino chefs.
- Pase a la Fama: Reality competition to form a new Regional Mexican band, with contestants mentored and competing for a recording contract.
- Exatlón Estados Unidos: Tenth season of the sports competition where athletes face physical and mental challenges in team-based contests.
Scripted Programming:
- Dinastía Casillas: New Super Series that continues the hit “El Señor de los Cielos” saga, focusing on power struggles within the Casillas family, starring Iván Arana and Isabella Castillo. This is the second spinoff in the series, following Sed de Venganza, announced in last year’s Upfronts.
- Lobo (Working Title): Original crime drama series, based on the book Morir Matando by F.G. Haghenbeck, about a former detective protecting a girl linked to a hidden fortune, many are willing to kill for.
- Bahar: Esencia de Mujer: Turkish series about a housewife who returns to complete her medical residency after a life-changing diagnosis.
- Leyla: Turkish drama following a young woman seeking revenge on her stepmother after her family is destroyed.
Live Events and Specials:
- Billboard Latin Music Awards: Annual awards show honoring top Latin music based on Billboard charts, celebrating its 27th anniversary in 2025.
- Billboard Latin Women in Music: Special recognizing Latina artists and changemakers in the music industry.
- Miss Universe: Exclusive Spanish-language broadcast of the 74th Miss Universe® competition from Thailand.
- Seasonal Specials: Includes the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Christmas in Rockefeller Center, and New Year’s Eve special “Bienvenido 2026.”
Sports:
- Telemundo Deportes Ahora: New 24/7 FAST channel launching August 2025, offering live sports content and original programming.
- FIFA World Cup 26™: Exclusive Spanish-language coverage of all 104 matches, with additional coverage of qualifiers and related events.
- Premier League: Exclusive Spanish-language rights through 2028.
- NFL: Spanish-language coverage of Sunday Night Football and Super Bowl LX.
- NBA: Spanish-language broadcast of 11 games per season, including the NBA All-Star Game.
- Liga MX (Chivas de Guadalajara): Exclusive U.S. broadcaster for home matches, with pre- and post-game coverage.
News:
- Noticias Telemundo: Daily news coverage with expanded programming, including original content like the environmental show “Planeta Tierra.”
- Noticias Telemundo AHORA: 24/7 news FAST channel expanding to nine hours of daily original news content.
