Rich Eisen returned to ESPN's SportsCenter on August 18, 2025, anchoring the 11 p.m. ET edition for the first time in 22 years. His comeback was timed to follow the Monday Night Football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Washington Commanders. ESPN revived the classic SportsCenter intro and NFL Primetime music for the broadcast, adding a nostalgic element to Eisen's return. The show drew 708,000 viewers, marking a 67% increase over the average viewership for the 11 p.m. SportsCenter slot. Following the positive reception, ESPN announced that Eisen will headline periodic special editions of SportsCenter in the future. Eisen also expressed that his return felt "like being in a dream." This marks a fresh start for the longtime sportscaster at ESPN.