Why Did Jim Nantz Stop Calling Final Four Games?

So why did Nantz give up his spot for the NCAA Tournament? He said it simply came down to him wanting to spend more time with his family.

"It's just I want to be home a little more often. My kids need daddy at home, and daddy needs to be with them more, too. So something had to give. It was a difficult decision, but I don't regret it," Nantz said in 2023. "I have just a huge heart-filled measure of thanks for being able to have this seat for that long, to be able to tell so many stories and document so many great events."

Jim Nantz is still keeping himself busy.

In addition to being the network's lead play-by-play broadcaster for its NFL coverage, Nantz gets to call The Masters for CBS Sports.

If all goes well, Nantz plans on calling The Masters for CBS until April 14, 2036. That would be the 100th edition of the iconic tournament.

"First off, my health would have to hold up. Secondly, CBS and Augusta National would have to want me to come back. But if all the stars aligned, right now, it feels like a pretty good exit point," Nantz said. "That is my scheduled retirement date. It would be a perfect place to walk out."

Sports fans will hear Nantz's voice next week during the 2026 Masters.