FOX NFL Kickoff is a sports studio program produced by Fox Sports as part of its NFL coverage. The show premiered on September 8, 2013, on FS1, shortly after the cable network launched. In 2015, it moved to the FOX broadcast network, where it has aired immediately before FOX NFL Sunday ever since. The program serves as the first stage of FOX’s Sunday NFL coverage, leading viewers into the network’s flagship pregame show.
Each episode covers the latest developments from around the NFL before kickoff. The show’s panel discusses breaking news, injury updates, key matchups, coaching decisions, and league headlines. It also includes feature stories, player interviews, and reports from game sites, and previews of the day’s schedule before handing coverage over to FOX NFL Sunday.
Fox NFL Kickoff has evolved since its debut on FS1. Its biggest change came in 2015 when it moved to the FOX network, giving it a much larger audience. Over the years, the studio presentation has been refreshed with new technology, updated graphics, and changes to the on-air team. Despite those updates, its role as FOX’s early NFL pregame show has remained the same.
Charissa Thompson serves as the host, leading the program alongside analysts Charles Woodson and Julian Edelman. The show also features Colin Cowherd as a contributor, with Cooper Manning appearing in feature segments. Additionally, Chris Myers regularly fills in as a host and contributes during the postseason.
