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Ahmed Fareed

Ahmed Fareed is an American sports broadcaster and one of NBC Sports’ most versatile studio hosts, covering college football, the NBA, the Olympics, the Premier League, and horse racing. He built his career across local television and MLB Network before joining NBC Sports. He currently hosts Big Ten College Countdown on NBC and Monday Night NBA coverage on Peacock, and served as a host of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Overview

Ahmed Fareed's Profile

Ahmed Fareed was born in Sparta, Michigan, where he played quarterback for the Sparta High School Spartans. He then attended Michigan State University for one year before transferring to Syracuse University, graduating from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2002.

Fareed launched his career at WXMI-TV before anchoring weekends at WILX-TV and WSYM-TV in Lansing, Michigan. He then spent five years at WAVY-TV in Portsmouth, Virginia, covering the Washington Redskins, Virginia Tech, and more, before joining MLB Network in 2011. He joined NBC Sports Bay Area in January 2013, covering the Giants, Warriors, and 49ers — including three Warriors NBA championships. 

In 2019, he relocated to NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, taking on a national role covering the Olympics, Premier League, college football, and horse racing. He was one of the primary hosts of NBC’s 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics coverage. Off-screen, Fareed is married to Cathleen Fareed. The couple married in November 2011 and have two children. The family resides in Connecticut.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Ahmed Fareed
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1979-11-03
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Not publicly disclosed
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 2002
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $300,000–$500,000

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TV Shows​

A list of television shows hosted by this host, including current programs and previous presenting roles.

Notre Dame Football on NBC
Basketball Night in America
Basketball Night in America
B1G College Countdown on NBC
B1G College Countdown

Networks

A list of Networks that this host has worked for.

Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Cathleen Fareed from 2011 to (A marketing professional and community leader.)

    Education

    Educational background and qualifications

    • Sparta High School, Sparta, Michigan
    • Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. Did not complete a degree; transferred to Syracuse University after one year.
    • Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University

    Net Worth & Income

    Income sources, net worth, and properties.

    • Primary income from his NBC Sports contract
    • Additional income as co-host of the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast alongside NFL analyst Chris Simms on NBC Sports.
    • Prior income from MLB Network and a six-year tenure at NBC Sports Bay Area.

    Awards

    Awards & recognition

    • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event, 2024 Paris Olympics, NBCUniversal team (2025)
    • Regional Emmy Award — Outstanding Achievement: Sporting Game-Live/Unedited, Warriors vs. Kings, NBC Sports Bay Area team (2016)
    • Regional Emmy Award — Outstanding Achievement: News Excellence, SportsNet Central, NBC Sports Bay Area team (2013)