Is SportsCenter Special coming back?
SportsCenter Special (2004–present) — sports on ESPN
The answer: Between seasons — last episode May 14, 2025, no return date announced yet.
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23seasons
52episodes
About SportsCenter Special
Yes — SportsCenter Special returns on 2026-05-14 on ESPN2.
SportsCenter Special is a series of talk show special episodes that air throughout the year on different days and times. It features some of the great sportscasters, sports reporters, and sports analysts discussing various sports-related topics that are current and relevant at the time of broadcast.
The show originally premiered in 2004 and has continued to air sporadically over the years. It was a platform for in-depth discussions on major sporting events, news, and highlights, providing viewers with insights from prominent figures in sports media.
SportsCenter Special episode schedule
52 aired
Aired · 52
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | S2026·E1 | 2026 NFL Schedule Release |
| May 14, 2025 | S2025·E1 | 2025 NFL Schedule Release |
| May 15, 2024 | S2024·E3 | 2024 NFL Schedule Release |
| April 16, 2024 | S2024·E2 | Quarterback Draft Class |
| April 8, 2024 | S2024·E1 | Miller's Prospect Comparisons |
| May 11, 2023 | S2023·E1 | 2023 NFL Schedule Release |
| May 12, 2022 | S2022·E1 | 2022 NFL Schedule Release |
| May 12, 2021 | S2021·E1 | 2021 NFL Schedule Release |
| June 15, 2020 | S2020·E1 | The Return of Sports |
| April 18, 2019 | S2019·E1 | 2019 NFL Schedule Release |
| April 19, 2018 | S2018·E1 | 2018 NFL Schedule Release |
| April 27, 2017 | S2017·E9 | Draft Countdown (LIVE) |
| April 25, 2017 | S2017·E8 | NFL Nation Mock Draft (LIVE) |
| April 20, 2017 | S2017·E7 | Mel & Todd's Mock Draft (LIVE) |
| April 18, 2017 | S2017·E6 | You've Got Mel and Todd (2) |
| April 13, 2017 | S2017·E5 | Draft Room Simulation |
| April 13, 2017 | S2017·E4 | You've Got Mel & Todd (1) |
| January 30, 2017 | S2017·E3 | NFL Moms |
| January 30, 2017 | S2017·E2 | Super Bowl Opening Night |
| January 9, 2017 | S2017·E1 | Face to Face With Hannah Storm |
| December 26, 2016 | S2016·E23 | My Wish |
| January 1, 2016 | S2016·E1 | Pro Bowl Draft Countdown |
| December 31, 2015 | S2015·E29 | SC Top Plays of the Year |
| January 13, 2015 | S2015·E1 | Coach K-1K |
| December 24, 2014 | S2014·E17 | My Wish |
| April 3, 2014 | S2014·E1 | Kiper and McShay's Draft Lab |
| December 24, 2013 | S2013·E35 | My Wish |
| January 16, 2013 | S2013·E1 | Parcells' Conference Championship Preview |
| December 25, 2012 | S2012·E39 | My Wish |
| January 30, 2012 | S2012·E1 | The Insiders |
Show 22 earlier episodes
| December 26, 2011 | S2011·E34 | Scott Harding and Broc Parkes |
| January 25, 2011 | S2011·E6 | Aussies Abroad: Tristan Miller |
| January 25, 2011 | S2011·E5 | Aussies Abroad: Ryan Rowland-Smith, Grant Balfour, Peter Moylan |
| January 25, 2011 | S2011·E4 | Aussies Abroad: Sav Rocca, Mat Mcbriar, Ben Graham |
| January 25, 2011 | S2011·E3 | Aussies Abroad: Steve Mccann and Biko Williams |
| January 25, 2011 | S2011·E2 | Aussies Abroad: Ryan Briscoe, Will Power, Marcus Ambrose |
| January 25, 2011 | S2011·E1 | Aussies Abroad: Robert Allenby, Vince Grella, Darren Cahill |
| December 31, 2010 | S2010·E22 | Aussies Abroad: Robbie Maddison |
| January 4, 2010 | S2010·E1 | Fiesta Bowl |
| December 20, 2009 | S2009·E16 | Decade in Review |
| January 1, 2009 | S2009·E1 | Best of Sportscenter: Top Ten |
| December 30, 2008 | S2008·E19 | The Greatest Year in Sports |
| January 7, 2008 | S2008·E1 | Roger Clemens Press Conference |
| December 31, 2007 | S2007·E25 | Best of Conversations |
| January 8, 2007 | S2007·E1 | Australian Open |
| September 11, 2006 | S2006·E4 | Monday Night Kickoff |
| September 1, 2006 | S2006·E3 | Compilation of Make a Wish SportsCenter Stories |
| April 27, 2006 | S2006·E2 | Spring Practice |
| April 6, 2006 | S2006·E1 | Masters |
| August 24, 2005 | S2005·E2 | UEFA Champions League Qualifier |
| May 19, 2005 | S2005·E1 | Abuse of Power: Baseball's Steroid Era |
| February 26, 2004 | S2004·E1 | A-Rod and Jeter Interview |