kevin burkhardt

Kevin Burkhardt is a prominent sportscaster, serving as the lead play-by-play voice for the NFL on Fox and lead studio host for Fox Major League Baseball. After graduating from William Paterson University with a degree in broadcasting in 1997, Kevin Burkhardt began his career honing his skills in Northern New Jersey, spending eight years covering local high school football for WGHT and broadcasting New Jersey Jackals minor league games for Jukebox Radio. He later transitioned to WFAN, where he progressed from a part-time contributor to a full-time New York Jets reporter, while also contributing to sports reports for CN8, Time Warner Cable, and WCBS 880. Burkhardt’s career gained significant momentum when he joined SportsNet New York (SNY) in 2007, serving as a reporter for New York Mets telecasts.

A significant career milestone occurred in 2022 when Burkhardt was elevated to the prestigious role of lead play-by-play announcer for ‘NFL on Fox,’ succeeding broadcasting icon Joe Buck. In this high-profile position, he partnered with analyst Greg Olsen and provided the television play-by-play commentary for Super Bowl LVII in 2023. His critically acclaimed performance during the Super Bowl LVII broadcast earned widespread praise for his professional and engaging delivery, further cementing his status as a leading voice in professional football. Today, Burkhardt continues to be a prominent figure in sports media, serving as the lead play-by-play voice for the NFL on Fox, a role that positions him at the forefront of the league’s most significant matchups.

Complementing his football duties, he also remains the lead studio host for Fox Major League Baseball, bringing his insightful analysis and engaging presence to America’s pastime throughout the season.