BREAKING: ESPN Sets Premiere for Boo‑Yah, A Portrait of Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott is back in the spotlight, right where he belongs. I can confirm that ESPN will debut its new 30 for 30, Boo‑Yah, A Portrait of Stuart Scott, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN app. The network’s tribute follows its recent Stuart Scott Day on December 4, part of V Week for Cancer Research, a clear signal that Scott’s voice still guides how sports and culture speak to each other.
Why This Moment Matters
This is not just another sports documentary. It is a cultural reckoning with a man who changed the sound of the highlight. Scott joined ESPN in 1993 and brought hip hop cadence, joy, and unapologetic swagger to SportsCenter. He did it with heart. He did it with “BOOYAH!” He did it with “as cool as the other side of the pillow.”
Athletes echoed him in locker rooms. Musicians quoted him on stage. Young anchors found their voice because he used his. Scott did not blend in. He stood out, and television learned to catch up. The result was a new era where authenticity was not a risk, it was the standard.
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Inside Boo‑Yah
Boo‑Yah, A Portrait of Stuart Scott promises a full picture of the man, the myth, and the mic. The film tracks his rise at ESPN, his impact on representation in media, and his public fight with cancer. It highlights how he made a nightly news show feel like a mixtape, then made a hospital room look like a locker room before tipoff. It also respects the father and friend behind the camera light.
Expect the film to pull you into the studio, then into the silence between scans and stages. Expect the joy. Expect the fight. Most of all, expect a love letter to the fans who grew up with him and to the colleagues who still carry his lines in their back pockets.
Tune in Wednesday at 9 PM ET on ESPN or stream on the ESPN app. Bring tissues. Bring memories.
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Stuart Scott Day, And What Comes Next
ESPN marked December 4 as Stuart Scott Day during V Week to honor his grit and to fuel the V Foundation’s mission. The timing of this premiere is not random. It is a rally. Programming and fundraising continue through December 14, and this film is the centerpiece.
Scott taught us how to turn a highlight into a heartbeat. That is why this week is bigger than a schedule. It is a chance to push research forward, to keep families together longer, and to lift a voice that lifted so many.
V Week runs through December 14. If you are moved by Stuart’s story, consider donating to cancer research through the V Foundation.
Celebrity Love, Fan Energy
You will feel the wave. Former co‑anchors have kept Scott’s phrases alive on air. Athletes still drop a “booyah” at the podium with a grin. Fans swap stories about how a late highlight and a signature line helped them fall in love with sports in the first place. This film gives everyone a shared time and place to celebrate him, and to pass his words to the next generation.
Here is what to watch for on premiere night:
- Archival moments that shaped SportsCenter’s golden era
- Honest reflections on race, voice, and representation in media
- Scott’s courage during treatment, without soft focus
- A reminder that joy can be a form of strength
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does Boo‑Yah, A Portrait of Stuart Scott premiere?
A: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9 PM ET on ESPN and the ESPN app.
Q: Why did ESPN create Stuart Scott Day?
A: To honor his perseverance and spotlight cancer research during V Week. It ties his legacy to action and impact.
Q: What made Stuart Scott different on air?
A: He brought hip hop style, everyday language, and cultural insight to highlights. He made sports TV feel personal and alive.
Q: Does the documentary cover his battle with cancer?
A: Yes. It treats his fight with respect and honesty, showing the courage that inspired millions.
Q: How can I support the cause linked to this tribute?
A: Give to the V Foundation during V Week, and spread awareness by sharing Scott’s message of resilience and hope.
Conclusion
Stuart Scott did not just call highlights. He called a generation to be real, to be bold, and to believe that style can carry truth. Tomorrow night, the lights go up again. The voice returns. And once more, the game will sound like him. Booyah, indeed.
