Former Presenter of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, Presenter of “Countdown” for Channel 4 & Named Sports Broadcaster of the Year Four Times

Jeff Stelling is one of Britain’s most recognisable television and radio presenters, best known for transforming football broadcasting during almost three decades as the host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday. Renowned for his quick wit, encyclopaedic football knowledge and ability to keep audiences engaged, Jeff has become one of the country’s most respected sports broadcasters. Since 2023, he has hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast show alongside Ally McCoist while continuing to appear across major football coverage. Awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to sport, broadcasting and charity, Jeff is now a highly sought after keynote speaker, host and awards presenter.

Jeff began his broadcasting career in the 1970s as a reporter covering Middlesbrough FC for Radio Tees before progressing to present Sportswatch on LBC Radio and Sport on 2 for BBC Radio 2, where he reported from both the Los Angeles and Seoul Olympic Games. In 1994, he became the presenter of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, a role he held for nearly 30 years while also fronting UEFA Champions League coverage and other major football broadcasts. Alongside his sports broadcasting, Jeff hosted Countdown on Channel 4 and ITV’s Alphabetical. Since leaving Sky Sports in 2023, he has presented the talkSPORT Breakfast show, remaining one of the UK’s leading football broadcasters while continuing to appear at live events and conferences.

Throughout his career, Jeff has received widespread recognition for his contribution to sports broadcasting. He was named Sports Broadcaster of the Year by the Sports Journalists’ Association for four consecutive years and was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Teesside. In 2024, he was appointed MBE in the New Year Honours for services to sport, broadcasting and charity. Jeff is also an accomplished author, having written I’ve Got Mail, Jeffanory and Jelleyman’s Thrown a Wobbly, while contributing to Behind the Curtain of the Beautiful Game. His television appearances have included Ted Lasso, The IT Crowd, Dream Team and Mike Bassett: Manager.

Today, Jeff remains one of Britain’s most trusted voices in football. His decades of experience interviewing leading sporting figures, reporting from the world’s biggest competitions and presenting live television under pressure provide audiences with fascinating insights into communication, leadership and performing at the highest level. Warm, humorous and effortlessly engaging, Jeff is equally accomplished hosting awards ceremonies, moderating conferences and delivering entertaining after dinner speeches, making him an outstanding choice for corporate, sporting and charity events.

Why Hire Jeff Stelling?

Jeff Stelling is hired for his unrivalled broadcasting experience, engaging personality and exceptional ability to connect with audiences. Having hosted live football coverage for almost 30 years, he shares entertaining stories from the world’s biggest sporting events while offering insights into communication, leadership, teamwork and performing under pressure. As an experienced conference host, awards presenter and keynote speaker, Jeff combines professionalism with humour, ensuring every event is informative, memorable and enjoyable. His extensive media career enables him to engage audiences from business, sport and beyond with ease.