This summer, ESPN’s flagship news and information program will embark on a cross-country journey with SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days — a nationwide tour designed to bring SportsCenter and its anchors directly to fans across America. ESPN has unveiled the full schedule for the seven-week initiative, featuring a mix of live on-site shows and storytelling segments from a different state each day for 50 consecutive days.
The tour kicks off in Washington, D.C., with a special edition hosted by Scott Van Pelt at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN and continues throughout the summer. From iconic athletic venues to hometown hidden gems, each stop will spotlight local rivalries, community traditions, and the many ways sports unite fans across the country. Among the highlights:
- UFC 317 in Las Vegas with Nicole Briscoe and Michael Eaves
- MLB Home Run Derby in Atlanta with Elle Duncan and Kevin Negandhi
- The ESPYS in Los Angeles with Kevin Negandhi and Elle Duncan
- WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis with Hannah Storm and Elle Duncan
- The Ocho at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida with Randy Scott and Gary Striewski
- Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., with Kevin Negandhi
An ESPN film crew will be in Nebraska during the Cornhusker State Games on July 11-13 to capture footage and scenes from the event. The 2025 Cornhusker State Games are set for July 10–20 with 73 different sports taking place at more than 70 venues statewide. The Games offer a compelling look at grassroots athletic participation and community involvement in Nebraska.
This marks the first time in 20 years that SportsCenter has undertaken a cross-country tour of this scale. The original 2005 SportsCenter Across America effort inspired this modern revival — now reimagined for a digital-first audience and reflecting ESPN’s commitment to both physical and digital fan engagement ahead of the company’s direct-to-consumer launch later this year.
The Cornhusker State Games is Nebraska’s largest amateur sports festival and a summer tradition for thousands of athletes and families. For full details on events, schedules, or registration, visit CornhuskerStateGames.com.
For the full schedule and more details on ESPN’s “SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days” tour, including Nebraska’s feature on the Cornhusker State Games, visit ESPN’s official press release: https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/06/sportscenter-50-states-in-50-days-full-schedule-unveiled/
