Chris Berman hints at one last SportsCenter hosting opportunity

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Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Chris Berman hints at one last SportsCenter hosting opportunity
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Chris Berman has indicated that he may host an episode of SportsCenter before retiring. During a discussion with Rich Eisen, Berman reflected on his long career with ESPN and suggested that a return to the show could be possible. Berman has not regularly hosted since 1990, but is open to the idea, saying, 'Maybe there’ll be a time to go do one'. His contract ends after ESPN's Super Bowl coverage in February 2027, making this potential hosting a nostalgic opportunity for fans.

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  • Berman discusses his future plans in a live chat with Rich Eisen.
  • He has not hosted SportsCenter regularly since 1990.
  • Berman's contract ends after the Super Bowl in 2027.
  • He remains an iconic figure as the only original SportsCenter anchor.
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The story of how ESPN was built cannot be told without Chris Berman, but Boomer is coming to the end of his historic broadcasting career at the Worldwide Leader. Before he shuffles off that leather jacket, Berman thinks it might be in the cards to return to where it all began one more time. Berman…

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