Rich Eisen is heading back to where many fans first connected with him. The Emmy-nominated broadcaster will return to SportsCenter as a guest anchor for a late-night edition airing at midnight ET Sunday into Monday, April 13.
The appearance marks Eisen’s first time hosting the program in more than 20 years and just his second return overall.
Eisen built much of his national profile during his original run at ESPN from 1996 to 2003. During that stretch, he became a staple of the network’s signature highlight show, often sharing the desk with the late Stuart Scott.
This latest appearance will bring Eisen back to ESPN’s Bristol, Connecticut headquarters for the first time in more than two decades. It also comes on a busy night across the sports landscape, which aligns with the type of high-energy broadcasts that helped define his earlier tenure.
“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,” Eisen said in a statement. “I’m so fortunate to have that opportunity and can’t wait to get back in the chair.”
In addition to the SportsCenter appearance, Eisen will remain active across ESPN platforms early next week. He is scheduled to host The Rich Eisen Show from ESPN’s New York studios on both Monday and Tuesday.
The program will air from noon to 3 p.m. ET on Disney+ and ESPN Radio, continuing its regular distribution across digital and audio platforms.
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