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Scott Van Pelt

Scott Van Pelt is an American sportscaster who has anchored the midnight edition of ESPN’s SportsCenter since 2015. A University of Maryland graduate, he began his broadcasting career at a Washington, D.C. Fox affiliate before spending six years at the Golf Channel. Van Pelt joined ESPN in 2001, now also hosts Monday Night Countdown and the network’s golf coverage, and was named 2021 National Sportscaster of the Year.

Overview

Scott Van Pelt's Profile

Scott Van Pelt was born in Brookeville, Maryland, and grew up in the Washington area. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1988 with a degree in radio, television, and film. Van Pelt broke into local news at WTTG, a Fox affiliate, before spending six years as a Golf Channel anchor. He joined ESPN in 2001 as the network’s lead golf reporter.

Van Pelt spent his early ESPN years on radio, co-hosting Tirico and Van Pelt with Mike Tirico each weekday afternoon. He later launched his own program, which became SVP & Russillo with Ryen Russillo in 2012. That show ended in 2015 as Van Pelt prepared to launch a new SportsCenter format. He also contributed to ESPN College GameDay for several years with a recurring on-campus feature.

Scott Van Pelt has anchored the midnight edition of SportsCenter as a solo host since 2015. Since August 2023, he has also hosted Monday Night Countdown, ESPN’s pregame show for Monday Night Football. Addiotionally, he is the network’s lead voice for golf and now hosts ESPN’s TGL league broadcasts as well.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Scott Van Pelt
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: 1966-07-09
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Career Start: 1990
  • Current Network:
  • Years Active
  • Estimated Salary: $6 million

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Years Active

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Awards Won

TV Shows​

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

ESPN's SportsCentre
SportsCenter
Monday Night Countdown
Monday Night Countdown

Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Stephanie Van Pelt from 2011 to (They started dating sometime around 2009. )
  • Lila Catherine Van Pelt, a biological child with Stephanie Van Pelt, born in 2012
  • Sam Van Pelt, a biological child with Stephanie Van Pelt, born in 2016
  • Charlie Van Pelt, a biological child with Stephanie Van Pelt, born in 2018

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • Sherwood High School, Sandy Spring
  • Bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television and Film from the University of Maryland.

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Primary income from long-term ESPN on-air/ESPN Radio contract.
  • Earnings accrued from decades-long career as a sportscaster.
  • Owns a home in Bethesda, MD, purchased for $4.25 million in 2020.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • National Sportscaster of the Year — National Sports Media Association (2021, shared with Ernie Johnson)
  • Sports Emmy Award — Outstanding Sports Personality/Studio Host (Nominee, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023)