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ESPN is developing a sports-focused Jeopardy! hosted by Joe Buck, featuring ESPN personalities as contestants, with a summer streaming release on Disney+ and Hulu and potential ABC air. Unlike earlier celebrity-driven sports Jeopardy attempts, this version appears to be celebrity-centric and not open to the general public.
Disney+ and Hulu have ordered ESPN Jeopardy!, a new sports-themed edition hosted by Joe Buck. Sony Pictures TV will produce with Michael Davies as executive producer. The tournament-style show aims for a $500,000 grand prize for the champion and expands the Jeopardy! universe within Disney’s streaming ecosystem; Buck’s involvement comes as part of his ongoing ESPN deal, continuing his long tenure with the network alongside his other hosting and play-by-play duties.
Joe Buck is close to a deal to host ESPN Jeopardy!, a sports-focused spin-off set to stream on Hulu and Disney+, with a potential ABC/ESPN linear run this summer. Buck, ESPN’s Monday Night Football lead play-by-play voice, previously guest-hosted Jeopardy! in 2021 after Alex Trebek’s death, and the new edition is expected to feature celebrity contestants with multiple ESPN talents likely participating.
Joe Buck praises NBC's Olympic hockey coverage, calling Mike Tirico's hosting a masterclass and Kenny Albert's overtime call a standout moment in the USA-Canada gold-medal game, signaling a landmark presentation for a new generation of fans.
Joe Buck publicly defends Al Michaels against season-long criticism of his Thursday Night Football commentary, saying he’s a fan and that Michaels remains phenomenal. Michaels plans to return for the 2026 TNF season amid fan backlash over his energy, while Buck recalls his own past scrutiny and notes their strong friendship, arguing the criticism of Michaels isn’t fair or accurate.