ESPN's "SportsCenter" to Broadcast Live from Wake Forest University Next Week
Tune in for some special collegiate fun on Thursday, September 11th.
ESPN’s SportsCenter will be airing live from Wake Forest University on Thursday, September 11th.
What’s Happening:
- SportsCenter is set to air live from Hearn Plaza at the heart of the Wake Forest University campus on Thursday, September 11th, 2025.
- Anchor Matt Barrie will host the 2:00 p.m. hour in front of Wait Chapel in advance of that evening's football game between the Demon Deacons and longtime rival NC State, the second-longest consecutively played series in college football dating back to 1910.
- Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium on ESPN.
- Fans, students, and the Winston-Salem community are invited to gather on Hearn Plaza beginning at 1:30 p.m. to be part of the live show, which will highlight the unique traditions, history, and hospitality of Wake Forest and the Triad region.
- Coach Jake Dickert will join Barrie for an interview early in the broadcast, while those in attendance will receive various giveaways.
- Members of the Wake Forest cheer and dance teams, the Spirit of the Old Gold & Black Marching Band, and the Demon Deacon mascot will also be on site to create a lively gameday atmosphere.
- More information is available at Wake Forest University's website.
More ESPN News:
- With the announcement of ten individuals being inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Class of 2025, there are three from ESPN, including its founder.
- ESPN has renewed their contract with betting analyst Erin Dolan just ahead of this year’s NFL season.
- ESPN is gearing up for the 2025-26 NFL season by securing Sal Paolantonio and Dan Graziano for the sports network's football coverage.
- Eli and Peyton Manning are set to return for a fifth season of their Monday Night Football alternate cast, where they will cover a dozen games during this year’s NFL season.