Mon May 12 17:30:00 UTC 2025: **ESPN’s Boomer Berman Signs Multi-Year Extension, Securing Spot for Network’s First Super Bowl**
NEW YORK – Legendary ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman, affectionately known as “Boomer,” has signed a multi-year contract extension, securing his place in ESPN’s history as he approaches his 50th year with the network. The deal will take Berman through ESPN’s inaugural Super Bowl broadcast in 2027 and beyond.
Berman, a six-time National Sportscaster of the Year, will contribute to the network’s coverage of Super Bowl LXI in Los Angeles on February 14, 2027, marking his 45th Super Bowl. The broadcast will be simulcast on ABC. This extension will carry Berman through ESPN’s 50th anniversary in 2029, making him the first person to reach five decades with the company.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro lauded Berman’s contribution, stating, “No studio broadcaster has meant more to NFL coverage than Chris.” He praised Berman’s “smart and entertaining style” and enduring popularity across generations.
Berman, who joined ESPN shortly after its launch in 1979, expressed his gratitude, reflecting on his journey from a late-night SportsCenter host to a broadcasting icon renowned for his catchphrases, player nicknames, and his decades-long work on shows like *NFL PrimeTime* and *Sunday NFL Countdown*. He cited *NFL PrimeTime*, which aired from 1987 to 2005, as a career highlight.
ESPN’s preparations for its first Super Bowl broadcast are extensive, involving significant investments in talent, including the recent signings of Troy Aikman and Joe Buck, and the extension of Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions. The network aims to “redefine what covering a Super Bowl looks like,” according to ESPN President of Content, Burke Magnus. This includes key hires of director Artie Kempner and the elevation of Andy Tennant to Vice President of Super Bowl. The network will also unveil details of a new streaming platform on Tuesday.
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