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First Things First shifts to morning slot for World Cup coverage

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

First Things First shifts to morning slot for World Cup coverage

Summary

FS1's First Things First will move to a new timeslot of 10 a.m. ET from June 11 through July 15, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026. The show, featuring Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes, aims to maintain its audience during the summer sports schedule. This marks a return to the morning format, as the program originally started in that slot in 2017 before transitioning to afternoons. The change may affect viewership competition against ESPN's First Take during this period.

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Key Details

•First Things First airs in the 10 a.m. ET slot during the World Cup.
•The program has shifted from afternoons back to mornings.
•The show aims to compete with ESPN's First Take.
•Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes will lead the broadcast.

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What they're saying

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First Things First, starring Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes, has become the flagship daily show on FS1, both in the ratings and with critics. The program earned its first Emmy nomination this year, validating its years of growth. And in many ways, Wright has become the face of the cable sports network, given his…
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