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Chris Berman Extends ESPN Contract Through 2029, Marking 50 Years at the Network

The veteran broadcaster will continue hosting NFL PrimeTime and play a key role in ESPN's first Super Bowl broadcast in 2027.

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Overview

  • Chris Berman, who joined ESPN in 1979, has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the network through 2029.
  • The extension makes Berman ESPN's first employee to reach a 50-year tenure, highlighting his pivotal role in the network's history.
  • Berman will contribute to ESPN's inaugural Super Bowl broadcast in 2027, marking his 45th time covering the event in various capacities.
  • He will continue hosting the iconic NFL PrimeTime show on ESPN+, a program he has been synonymous with since 1987.
  • Berman's career at ESPN spans major events, including 31 MLB All-Star Games, 30 World Series, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies.