ESPN’s sports debate show Around the Horn ended on May 23, 2025, with its 4,953rd episode. ESPN announced the decision on March 4, 2025, but did not give a specific reason for ending the program.
When did Around the Horn end?
The final episode aired Friday, May 23, 2025. ESPN announced the planned end on March 4, saying the weekday program would conclude after 23 years and more than 4,900 episodes. In its retrospective published May 22, ESPN put the final total at 4,953 episodes.
The two episode figures describe different points in time: “more than 4,900” was the estimate in the March announcement; 4,953 was ESPN’s count at the finale.
Why did ESPN cancel Around the Horn?
ESPN’s March announcement did not state a specific reason for ending the show. Executive Vice President David Roberts praised its longevity and said the network looked forward to celebrating its accomplishments before the final sign-off. That statement recognizes the program’s run; it does not explain the decision.
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Around the Horn was a weekday sports discussion and debate show. A host moderated four rotating panelists as they debated the day’s major sports topics, earned points and tried to avoid being muted by the host. The competitive scoring and muting gave the conversations a distinct game-like structure.
Who hosted Around the Horn?
Max Kellerman hosted during the program’s early period. Tony Reali took over in February 2004 and hosted through the final episode. ESPN’s May 2025 retrospective says Reali hosted more than 4,525 episodes.
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Regular panelists across the show’s run included J.A. Adande, Kevin Blackistone, Tim Cowlishaw, Jemele Hill, Frank Isola, Bomani Jones, Mina Kimes, Jackie MacMullan, Woody Paige, Bill Plaschke, Bob Ryan, Ramona Shelburne, Sarah Spain, Pablo Torre and Clinton Yates. This is a selection of contributors, not a complete roster.
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ESPN says Around the Horn premiered on November 4, 2002, and ran for 23 years. In a May 22, 2025 feature, Roberts described it as “a remarkable run of more than two decades.” The show’s final episode brought that run to a close on May 23, 2025.
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