Rich Eisen is returning to ESPN. Here's what to know about the popular anchor's return to the network, including The Rich Eisen Show, SportsCenter.

This article was originally published on thebiglead.com as Rich Eisen's shocking ESPN ratings test the limits of 'SportsCenter' nostalgia. Rich Eisen returned to anchor SportsCenter on Monday, with more fanfare (and a bit less hair) than his last turn hosting ESPN's signature highlights show 22 years ago.

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The special edition of “SportsCenter” was made possible by Eisen’s return to ESPN in 2025. As a part of the ESPN app’s move into the direct-to-consumer model, he will host “The Rich Eisen Show” beginning Sept. 2 on Disney and ESPN platforms.

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The longtime sports broadcaster made his long-awaited ESPN return Monday after spending over a decade at NFL Network.

The 56-year-old broadcaster, now known for his work on NFL Network and “The Rich Eisen Show,” was greeted by a throwback-style intro that transported viewers back to the late-1990s era when he and Stuart Scott helped define the look and feel of modern sports broadcasting.

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ESPN has paid tribute to Stuart Scott many times over the years, but I'd argue that the way in which Rich Eisen did it was truly personal and sentimental. For those who can't pull themselves to watch the video, here's the bulk of the tribute, spoken by the broadcaster below:

Legendary ESPN anchor Rich Eisen is set to make his return to the network.