COMEDIAN MATT FRIEND TO JOIN PRIME VIDEO'S THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, INTRODUCING THE FRIEND ZONE WITH MATT FRIEND

Prime Video's TNF Nightcap adds a new late-night-style comedy segment featuring original sketches, celebrity impressions, and more from comedian and impressionist Matt Friend.

NEW YORK, NY - October 22, 2026 - Prime Video announced today that comedian and impressionist Matt Friend will join TNF Nightcap, part of Prime Video's Thursday Night Football (TNF) postgame show, as a recurring contributor in a new comedy segment, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend. Debuting October 22 following the Patriots vs. Bears matchup, The Friend Zone with Matt Friend will bring the spirit of late-night comedy to Thursday nights with original sketches, celebrity impressions and Friend's comedic take on sports and entertainment.

"Thursday Night Football is one of the biggest stages in sports, and I can't wait to bring even more fun to the night," said Friend. "I know and love the game of football, and with The Friend Zone, I'm bringing my comedic perspective to select Thursday nights through original sketches, impressions, and a few surprises along the way. Getting to kick things off in my hometown of Chicago makes it even better."

A Chicago native, Friend, 28, graduated from New York University's Gallatin School in 2020. He has built a massive following with his celebrity impressions, including Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Jeff Goldblum, Howard Stern, Bill Maher, JD Vance, King Charles, and more, amassing over 6 million followers on social media. Friend has become a sought-after personality from his presence across major cultural events, including the Golden Globes, the Academy Awards, Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, the Mark Twain Prize, and F1, among others. In addition to touring his frequently sold-out stand-up comedy act across North America and Europe over the past three years, Friend also created and starred in his political comedy special, America Laughs With Matt Friend, for CNN in April 2026.

"Matt Friend brings a rare mix of sharp comedy and real sports knowledge, and he delivers it in a way that feels like part of the Thursday night experience," said Spoon Daftary, Senior Coordinating Producer, Prime Video. "Having him join us is a great opportunity to give our viewers something fresh and unexpected, and I think fans are going to love what he brings to the show."

Comedian Nikki Glaser was part of TNF Nightcap in 2024, making five appearances with her popular "Late Hits" segment following her breakout performance at Netflix's The Roast of Tom Brady.

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