FanDuel Sports Network is adding another piece to its growing live programming slate with the debut of FanDuel Sports Network Countdown Live. A weeknight pregame show hosted by Stan Verrett. The one-hour program premieres Monday, October 27 at 5:30 p.m. ET, giving the network a national platform to connect its local roots with a broader audience.
The show, produced by Main Street Sports Group, is designed to serve as a bridge between the network’s on-site reporters and national coverage. Viewers will get a mix of live look-ins. Including warmups, fantasy updates, betting odds, breaking news, and analysis across the NBA, NHL, and eventually MLB and other major sports. The goal, according to network executives, is to position Countdown Live as a fast-paced complement to live games. While leaning into FanDuel’s connection to markets across the country.
“The launch of Countdown Live marks another important milestone as we continue to invest in original content and expand the scope of live programming across FanDuel Sports Network,” Norby Williamson, president of programming and production at Main Street Sports Group, said in a statement. “What makes this show different is how it taps into the teams and markets we’re closest to. Giving fans everywhere a real inside look at the night’s action. Stan brings tremendous experience and credibility. We couldn’t be more excited to have him lead this new chapter for the network.”
For Verrett, best known for his two decades anchoring ESPN’s SportsCenter. The show represents a chance to return to a format where local energy drives national conversation.
“I’ve long admired the way local fans live and breathe their teams. I’m thrilled to join FanDuel Sports Network to help bring that passion to life every night,” Verrett said. “What drew me here was the chance to do meaningful work that connects with fans on both a national and local level. Sports are about community. I’m looking forward to being part of the team that brings that energy to viewers every day.”
Countdown Live will run year-round, launching this fall with nightly NBA and NHL coverage before expanding to additional sports. It will also serve as a centerpiece in FanDuel Sports Network’s weekday schedule. Which includes VSiN By the Books at 7 a.m., Golic & Golic at 3:30 p.m., and regional pregame coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. Live game windows start at 7 p.m. ET.
The new program underscores FanDuel’s broader push to establish itself as a daily destination for sports fans, not just bettors. While wagering insights remain part of the network’s DNA. Executives are betting on shows like Countdown Live to deepen engagement through storytelling, access, and community-driven coverage.
Countdown Live will be available on FanDuel Sports Network, its mobile app, and Prime Video, with more distribution platforms expected to follow.
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