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Veteran Broadcaster Rich Eisen Returns to SportsCenter After 20 Years
Eisen to host midnight edition of the show on a major sports night.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 9:10am
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The return of a familiar face to the SportsCenter desk promises to bring a burst of energy and nostalgia to sports fans.Bristol TodayRich Eisen, a veteran broadcaster, is set to make a comeback to ESPN's SportsCenter program after more than two decades. According to an ESPN press release, Eisen will host the midnight edition of the show on Sunday into Monday from the network's studios in Bristol, Connecticut.
Why it matters
Eisen's return to SportsCenter is a nostalgic moment for sports fans, as he was a familiar face on the program in the early 2000s before leaving ESPN. His comeback marks a significant milestone in his career and will likely generate excitement among viewers who remember his previous tenure on the show.
The details
Rich Eisen will be hosting the midnight edition of SportsCenter on a major sports night, harkening back to his previous role on the program in the early 2000s. The broadcast will originate from ESPN's studios in Bristol, Connecticut.
- Eisen will host the midnight edition of SportsCenter on Sunday into Monday.
The players
Rich Eisen
A veteran broadcaster who is set to return to ESPN's SportsCenter program after more than two decades.
ESPN
The sports media network that is bringing Eisen back to host the midnight edition of SportsCenter.
What they’re saying
“I'm fired up to return to my old stomping grounds to host an old school SportsCenter on such a big sports night just like back in the day.”
— Rich Eisen
The takeaway
Eisen's comeback to SportsCenter after two decades will be a nostalgic moment for sports fans who remember his previous tenure on the show. His return marks a significant milestone in his career and is likely to generate excitement among viewers.
