Steven Levy

Steve Levy is an American television host and veteran sportscaster best known for his long-running career with ESPN. A familiar face on SportsCenter for decades, Levy is also widely recognized for his play-by-play work covering the National Hockey League and hosting major events like Monday Night Football. Levy is also part of the NHL coverage team on ABC.

Overview

Steven Levy's Profile

Steve Levy is an American television host and veteran sportscaster whose career at ESPN spans more than three decades. Born in New York City and raised in Bellmore, New York, he attended the State University of New York at Oswego, where he studied communications. Levy began his broadcast career in the mid-1980s at WFAN in New York, the nation’s first all-sports radio station. He also worked for MSG Network before joining ESPN in August 1993.

At ESPN, Levy has become one of the network’s most adaptable play-by-play voices. He called NHL games for ESPN from the beginning of his tenure, earning a reputation as one of hockey’s sharpest commentators. In addition to commentating, he is also a regular anchor on SportsCentre and the lead studio host for ABC Hockey Saturday. 

Besides Hockey, Steve Levy has covered college football and again served as the lead voice for the XFL. In 2020, he was named the primary Monday Night Football play-by-play announcer,  before being succeeded by Joe Buck and Troy Aikman in 2022. On top of that, he has hosted the post-Super Bowl edition of SportsCentre for more than a decade. 

Quick Facts

2
Shows Hosted

2
Shows Currently Hosting

33
Years Active

1
Awards & Nominations

TV Shows​

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Networks

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Personal Life

Family, relationships and background

  • Marriage Ani Levy from 2009 to (An attorney and Deputy General Counsel at Caritas Christi)
  • Harper Levy , a biological child with Ani Levy, born in
  • Carson Levy, a biological child with Ani Levy, born in
  • Stone Levy, a biological child with Ani Levy, born in

Education

Educational background and qualifications

  • John F. Kennedy High School, Bellmore, New York
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Broadcasting from the State University of New York at Oswego

Net Worth & Income

Income sources, net worth, and properties.

  • Over thirty years of employment at ESPN across SportsCenter, NHL play-by-play, college football, XFL, and Monday Night Football.
  • A former co-owner of a minor league hockey team in Glens Falls, New York.
  • Cameo appearances in at least eight films, including Mystery, Alaska (1999), Fever Pitch (2005), The Ringer (2005), The Game Plan (2007), Parental Guidance (2012), Grudge Match, and Million Dollar Arm.
  • Print advertising partnerships, including Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil.

Awards

Awards & recognition

  • GOLD Award (Graduate Of the Last Decade) — Oswego Alumni Association (1997)