Wake Up Barstool

Wake Up Barstool
GenreSports talk
Created byBarstool Sports
Presented by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationChicago
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time120 minutes
Original release
NetworkFS1
ReleaseSeptember 2, 2025 (2025-09-02) –
present

Wake Up Barstool is a sports talk television show airing on Fox Sports 1 hosted by various personalities from Barstool Sports. The show debuted on September 2, 2025.[1]

History

Barstool Sports is a sports media company founded as a sports betting newspaper in Boston by Dave Portnoy in 2003. Since its founding, the company has grown into a full-fledged online media outlet, hosting a blog and podcasts covering sports and pop culture. Barstool Sports was purchased by Penn Entertainment between 2020 and 2023.[2] Portnoy repurchased sole ownership of the company in August 2023.[3]

In July 2025, Barstool and Fox Sports announced a wide-ranging partnership, including appearances by Barstool personalities on Big Noon Kickoff and a morning show on FS1.[4] Wake Up Barstool was announced in late August, one week before its debut.[5][6]

Content

Each day of the week, Wake Up Barstool is hosted by different Barstool Sports personalities, including Portnoy,[7] Dan "Big Cat" Katz, PFT Commenter, Mark Titus, and T-Bob Hebert. [6] The show occupies a 2-hour timeslot.[8]

References

  1. ^ Nate. ""Wake Up Barstool" Is Now Live On FS1". www.barstoolsports.com. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  2. ^ Spangler, Todd (February 17, 2023). "Barstool Sports Fully Acquired by Penn Entertainment, Which Paid $388 Million for Remaining Stake". Variety. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  3. ^ Spangler, Todd (August 9, 2023). "Dave Portnoy Paid $1 (Yes, One Dollar) to Buy Barstool Sports Back From Penn, Which Will Take Up to $850 Million Charge Related to Disposal of the Business". Variety. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  4. ^ Marchand, Andrew (July 17, 2025). "Saturday is for the buzz? Fox Sports inks TV deal with Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy". The New York Times. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  5. ^ Karp, Austin (September 3, 2025). "'Wake Up Barstool' will be name of new FS1 show". Sports Business Journal. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "New FS1 Show 'Wake Up Barstool' to Launch Sept. 2; Here's What to Know". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Douglas, Stephen (September 2, 2025). "Dave Portnoy Kicked Off New 'Wake Up Barstool' Show By Bashing FS1's Previous Ratings". SI. Retrieved September 3, 2025.
  8. ^ Connolly, Matt (August 27, 2025). "FOX Sports releases details of new 'Wake Up Barstool' daily show". pennlive. Retrieved September 3, 2025.