Jason Kelce set to host late-night TV show from Philadelphia's Union Transfer for ESPN
Jason Kelce has conquered the podcast, commercial and studio spaces of the media business. Last week, with the help of rock icon Stevie Nicks, he conquered the iTunes holiday singles charts, knocking seasonal queen Mariah Carey from the top spot.
His duet with the Fleetwood Mac icon, "Maybe This Christmas," will be included on his third Christmas album, which is about to drop. It's clearly not enough to keep the former Philadelphia Eagles center off your screen.
Next up is late-night television.
Kelce announced Thursday on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that his debut as a late-night variety show host will take place on ESPN's airwaves in early 2025.
"They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" will air five consecutive Friday nights (technically Saturday mornings at 1 a.m. ET) in January and coincides with the final week of the NFL regular season and the playoffs until Pro Bowl Weekend. The one-hour show will be "an immersive experience," ESPN says, filmed hours before it airs with hundreds of fans in attendance at the Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia.
Clips will be shared on social media and the episodes will be available on ESPN+ and the YouTube channels of both Kelce and ESPN.
While the topics discussed will mainly be football and the weekend's upcoming games, Kelce will use his fame to have guests from all walks of life participating in various hijinks typical of a Kelce endeavor.
Kelce hosts the "New Heights" podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. He joined ESPN on a multi-year agreement earlier this season and is an analyst for "Monday Night Countdown."
Tickets to attend "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce" in person are free and available through free-ticket company 1iota beginning in December. More details will be available in the coming weeks.
Union Transfer has a private pay lot (between 11th and 12 streets, off Buttonwood Street) behind the venue. The fee is typically $15. Metered street parking and nearby pay lots are also an option.
Tom Haines of the Bucks County Courier Times contributed to this story.