SportsGrid has announced the launch of The Craig Carton Show. A new daily sports talk program hosted by broadcaster Craig Carton, set to premiere Thursday, September 4, 2025. The show will air weekdays from 11 a.m. to 12 noon ET on the SportsGrid FAST Channel and will originate from Studio 34 in the heart of New York City. Production is handled by FOX Sports in partnership with Red Seat Ventures.
The program promises to bring Carton’s signature energy and unfiltered perspective to sports fans nationwide. Tackling the day’s biggest storylines, debates, and personalities across professional and collegiate sports.
“I couldn’t be more excited to launch The Craig Carton Show on SportsGrid,” Carton said in a statement. “Studio 34 is an incredible stage in the middle of New York City. I can’t wait to deliver a new program format that’s smart, authentic, and most importantly, fun for sports fans everywhere.”
SportsGrid’s FAST Channel is available across major connected TV and free ad-supported streaming platforms. Including Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, LG Channels, Sling Freestream, DIRECTV, Pluto TV, and Vizio WatchFree+. SportsGrid reportedly drives millions of monthly viewer impressions and engagement sessions, building a large and growing national audience.
“SportsGrid is about delivering compelling, original live sports programming to fans wherever they watch. Bringing Craig Carton into our lineup is a perfect example of that mission,” said Louis Maione, SportsGrid’s founder and president. “His voice, personality, and deep connection with sports audiences make him a tremendous fit for the SportsGrid FAST Channel.”
Eric Pearce, executive vice president of creator operations for Red Seat Ventures, emphasized the partnership’s potential to reach a modern, dynamic audience. “We’ve long admired Craig’s ability to connect with fans through his passion and unique style,” Pearce said. “Partnering with SportsGrid to bring this program to life is a great opportunity to showcase Craig’s talent in a format that reaches millions of fans across connected TV platforms every day.”
This venture for Carton marks the first since the cancelation of Breakfast Ball on FS1 in July. When the program was announced last month, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported that this new venture by Carton would not prevent him from returning to host on WFAN in New York City. While there has been much speculation about the occurrence, there has been no reported talks between the two parties.
Carton, a veteran broadcaster known for his stints in radio and television, adds to SportsGrid’s expanding lineup of live sports content. The network’s focus on original programming, combined with Carton’s energetic approach, is expected to attract both longtime sports enthusiasts and younger streaming audiences.
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