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Joe Buck Reportedly Lands $100M+ Contract to Continue as Voice of ESPN's 'Monday Night Football
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In Short: Sportscaster Joe Buck, the son of Hall of Fame sportscaster Jack Buck, has agreed to a new six-year extension with ESPN worth approximately $108 million, according to a published report.
Sportscaster Joe Buck, the son of Hall of Fame sportscaster Jack Buck, has agreed to a new six-year extension with ESPN worth approximately $108 million, according to a published report. This deal ensures that Buck will continue to call 'Monday Night Football' for at least the next decade.
The contract, which comes after Buck was in the final season of a five-year, $75 million deal, will keep him on the air for ESPN's first Super Bowl in February. ESPN's star-studded 2026-27 NBA regular season broadcast schedule also continues the rich tradition of athletic competition established by ABC Sports.
Buck, who has only called one baseball game since joining ESPN, might have a chance to extend his World Series calling streak if ESPN lands the World Series. His longtime partner, former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman, remains unsigned, according to reports.
The deal reunites Buck with Aikman, who joined the network on a five-year, $90 million contract shortly before Buck's new deal. Since coming to ESPN, Buck has called a record 24 World Series on Fox, and the new contract ensures he will be on the call for ESPN's two Super Bowls during that span.
Former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman, who has teamed with Buck for 25 seasons, remains unsigned, according to The Athletic. Aikman and Buck have the longest television booth pairing in NFL history, and their partnership is expected to continue under the new contract.
What's confirmed
- Sportscaster Joe Buck, the son of Hall of Fame sportscaster Jack Buck, has agreed to a new six-year extension with ESPN worth approximately $108 million, according to a published report. This deal ensures that Buck will continue to call 'Monday Night Football' for at least the next decade.
- The contract, which comes after Buck was in the final season of a five-year, $75 million deal, will keep him on the air for ESPN's first Super Bowl in February. ESPN's star-studded 2026-27 NBA regular season broadcast schedule also continues the rich tradition of athletic competition established by ABC Sports.
- Buck, who has only called one baseball game since joining ESPN, might have a chance to extend his World Series calling streak if ESPN lands the World Series. His longtime partner, former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman, remains unsigned, according to reports.
- The deal reunites Buck with Aikman, who joined the network on a five-year, $90 million contract shortly before Buck's new deal. Since coming to ESPN, Buck has called a record 24 World Series on Fox, and the new contract ensures he will be on the call for ESPN's two Super Bowls during that span.
- Former NFL quarterback Troy Aikman, who has teamed with Buck for 25 seasons, remains unsigned, according to The Athletic. Aikman and Buck have the longest television booth pairing in NFL history, and their partnership is expected to continue under the new contract.
What's still developing
- Since coming to ESPN, Buck has only called one baseball game, taking the microphone for a game last year between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers, USA Today reported.
- The Week 1 matchup on Monday Night Football saw two AFC West powerhouses clash in Kansas City, as the Chiefs began to re-establish their dominance over the division.
- It turns out that those narratives and the star power on the field Monday night loomed large in Aikman’s mind.