History of Around the Horn in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 12, 2025

Around the Horn (ATH) is an ESPN sports roundtable discussion show that premiered on November 4, 2002, and aired daily at 5:00 p.m. ET. Produced in Washington, D.C., the show is formatted as a panel game. Tony Reali has moderated the show since 2004, succeeding Max Kellerman. ESPN announced the show's final episode will be May 23, 2025.

November 4, 2002: Around the Horn premiere

On November 4, 2002, Around the Horn (ATH) premiered on ESPN as a replacement for Unscripted with Chris Connelly.

2003: Kellerman's Departure Announcement

In 2003, Max Kellerman announced his departure from ESPN for Fox Sports, leading to the search for a new host of Around the Horn.

January 30, 2004: Max Kellerman's last episode

January 30, 2004, marked the date of Max Kellerman's last episode as the host of Around the Horn.

February 2, 2004: Tony Reali named permanent host

On February 2, 2004, Tony Reali was named the permanent host of Around the Horn, succeeding Max Kellerman.

2004: Tony Reali replaces Max Kellerman

In 2004, Tony Reali replaced Max Kellerman as the moderator for Around the Horn.

September 27, 2010: HD Broadcast

On September 27, 2010, Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption began broadcasting in high definition and moved to new facilities in the ABC News Washington bureau.

2014: Reali relocated to New York

In 2014, Tony Reali relocated to New York, and a studio was built in ABC's Times Square Studios for Around the Horn.

2018: Show's Look Changed

In 2018, Around the Horn changed its look with augmented reality and moved to ESPN's South Street Seaport studios, continuing its relaxed tone since the mid-2010s.

2018: Move to ESPN's South Street Seaport Studios

In 2018, Around the Horn moved to ESPN's South Street Seaport Studios with an enhanced set featuring augmented reality.

September 23, 2019: Woody Paige's Winning Record

As of September 23, 2019, Woody Paige holds the record for the most wins in Around the Horn history, with over six hundred.

March 16, 2020: Show went on hiatus

On March 16, 2020, Around the Horn went on hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the suspension of sports leagues.

May 8, 2020: End of Hiatus

Around the Horn's hiatus ended on May 8, 2020, after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 11, 2020: Around the Home premiere

On May 11, 2020, Around the Horn aired as "Around the Home," a 20-minute format where Tony Reali and three panelists discussed sports issues from their homes.