New details emerge about Rich Eisen's return to ESPN in September
.
www.on3.comRich Eisen is returning to ESPN after more than two decades away, with his show moving to ESPN's platforms as part of the network’s direct-to-consumer strategy and ESPN+/Disney+ distribution; official announcements surfaced in mid-2025 and further details emerged through fall 2025 about placement and format.[1][2]
Details you might find useful:
- The Rich Eisen Show is expected to transition from Roku to ESPN in the fall, potentially anchoring ESPN’s streaming and radio assets, with licensing arranged similar to Pat McAfee’s deal.[1]
- Reports indicated Eisen’s show would be licensed by ESPN and appear on ESPN+, Disney+, and possibly ESPN Radio, while not immediately landing on the traditional linear ESPN networks.[2]
- ESPN has described Eisen’s return as part of building out a robust direct-to-consumer offering to complement other sports programming and personalities.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull more up-to-date specifics or summarize why this move matters for ESPN’s content strategy, plus what it could mean for viewers in Brazil.[2][3][1]