Rich Eisen Says He's Gotten 'McAfee'-Style Assurances From ESPN on Show's Move
Eisen's daily talk show is moving to ESPN in September.
www.si.comRich Eisen has been reported to be returning to ESPN, with his show moving to ESPN platforms in 2025 and continuing on ESPN+ and Disney+ as part of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer strategy. The news circulated from multiple outlets in mid-2025 and included details about the show’s new home and cross-platform distribution, plus Eisen appearing on ESPN programming again.[1][3][4]
Key points you might want to know:
- Return timeline: Fall 2025 was commonly cited, with September 2025 as the start for the ESPN run.[3]
- Show relocation: The Rich Eisen Show is moving from Roku to ESPN’s ecosystem, including ESPN+, Disney+, and potentially ESPN linear outlets.[6][1]
- Roles and scope: Eisen was expected to host his daily show in a similar time slot and to appear on select ESPN studio programming; there were also mentions of NFL-related duties continuing with NFL Network during the transition.[7][1]
Would you like me to pull the latest headline updates or confirm current availability on ESPN+ in the UK? I can also summarize the latest statements from ESPN or The Athletic on this move.[5][1]