Kelsey Riggs is moving up in the ESPN hierarchy.
The anchor and reporter best known to fans for her work the past few seasons on the ACC Network has landed a full-time anchor role on ESPN’s SportsCenter.
She is expected to make her debut Aug. 29.
“When I started at ACCN and ESPN, I never dreamed I’d host SportsCenter. Joining the team full-time is an incredible honor,” Riggs said (via ESPN). I’m deeply grateful for my time with ACCN and for all the people who helped me reach this iconic show.”
.@kelseyriggs moves to @SportsCenter in a full-time anchor role
Thursday, Aug. 29, the former @accnetwork host will make her full-time debut on ESPN’s flagship show
Details: https://t.co/ZdvydDdhvH pic.twitter.com/mYkkTMkulV
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) August 21, 2024
Riggs joined ESPN’s ACCN when it launched in 2019. She has also filled in as a SportsCenter anchor in the past, so she knows her way around the studio.
“Kelsey’s passion for sports and her ability to connect with fans make her a perfect fit for SportsCenter,” ESPN Senior Vice President of Production and Content Strategy Maria Soares said. “Already experienced as a part-time SportsCenter anchor, we’re thrilled to have Kelsey part of the show now on a full-time basis.”
The former college soccer player started broadcasting with a three-year stint as sports anchor/reporter for Charlotte’s WCNC, where she covered the Carolina Panthers, among other duties. Her duties with the ACC Network included hosting ACC Huddle, Nothing But Net, and other studio shows.
[ESPN PR]
