ESPN to End 'Around the Horn' After 23-Year Run

'Around the Horn' will air its final episode in summer 2025 as ESPN explores replacements for its iconic sports debate show.

ESPN has confirmed plans to cancel 'Around the Horn' in summer 2025, concluding its 23-year tenure as a staple of sports talk television.
The show, which debuted in 2002, features a unique format where sportswriters debate trending topics, earning or losing points from the host.
Tony Reali, who took over hosting duties in 2004, has been a defining figure of the show, but his future role at ESPN remains uncertain.
Executive producer Erik Rydholm and ESPN are reportedly discussing new concepts to replace 'Around the Horn' in its 5 p.m. time slot.
'Around the Horn' helped elevate the profiles of numerous sportswriters and personalities, including Woody Paige, Mina Kimes, and J.A. Adande.