Lindsay Czarniak is joining CBS Sports HQ as a host, with her debut scheduled for tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET, according to an announcement by CBS Sports. The broadcaster brings an extensive resume spanning ESPN, Fox, and major Olympic coverage to the digital streaming network.
Lindsay Czarniak Joins CBS Sports HQ Lineup
Lindsay Czarniak has officially joined the CBS Sports HQ roster as a host, according to CBS Sports. Her debut airs tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. This new role follows recent work for the network, including contributing to CBS’s Pittsburgh Riverhounds-Louisville City FC USL Championship broadcast on July 18, where she discussed local culture with colleagues Mike Watts and Devon Kerr.
A Broad Career Spanning ESPN, Fox, and the Olympics
Czarniak brings high-profile media experience to her new position at CBS. She spent six years at ESPN after debuting on SportsCenter in August 2011. By December 2012, she took over as co-host of the network’s 6 p.m. edition, stepping into the chair Jay Harris vacated when he moved to the 11 p.m. show.
Her tenure at ESPN featured a historic milestone in 2013. ESPN and ABC tapped her to replace Brent Musburger as host of the Indianapolis 500 broadcast, marking the first time a woman hosted the telecast. Her ESPN contract expired in August 2017.
Following her departure from ESPN, Czarniak expanded her portfolio across multiple networks. She contributed sports insight to CNN’s New Day alongside Chris Cuomo in the spring of 2018. By 2019, she joined Fox to split weekend hosting duties on NASCAR Race Hub with Sara Walsh while also handling NFL sideline reporting.
Recent Projects in True Crime and Digital Media
Beyond traditional studio hosting, Czarniak has diversified her media presence across podcasts and television series. She has hosted Superstar Racing Experience broadcasts, co-hosted NBC’s On Her Turf alongside MJ Acosta-Ruiz, and fronted USA Network’s coverage of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, which she described as the most emotionally resonant Games of her career.
In addition to her sports assignments, she hosts the interview podcast Things no one tells you. She also fronts the Investigation Discovery true-crime series Game Day Murders, a Shaquille O’Neal-produced show examining crimes with sports ties—including the murders of Sean Taylor and Lorenzen Wright—which premiered in late July.
Did You Know? Lindsay Czarniak made Indianapolis 500 history in 2013 when ESPN and ABC selected her to replace Brent Musburger, making her the first woman to host the race telecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When does Lindsay Czarniak make her CBS Sports HQ debut?
A: Her debut airs tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports HQ.
Q: What networks has Lindsay Czarniak worked for previously?
A: Czarniak has worked for ESPN, CNN, Fox, NBC, USA Network, and Investigation Discovery.
Q: What milestone did Czarniak achieve at ESPN?
A: In 2013, she became the first woman to host the Indianapolis 500 broadcast for ESPN and ABC.
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