Dave Pasch Leaves Cardinals Booth for ESPN Role
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | 5:57pm CT |
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Longtime Arizona Cardinals radio play-by-play voice Dave Pasch is stepping down after 24 seasons as he expands his role with ESPN under a new multi-year agreement. Pasch, who has been with ESPN since 2003, will continue as one of the network's lead play-by-play announcers for the NBA, college basketball and college football while adding NFL responsibilities beginning this season.
"Live sports demand voices that can carry the weight of the moment - and Dave Pasch has been doing exactly that for more than two decades," said Mike McQuade, ESPN Executive Vice President of Sports Production. "Expanding his role to include NFL is a natural next step for one of the most trusted voices in the business."
Pasch joined the Cardinals' radio booth in 2002, calling games through some of the franchise's most memorable moments, including its run to Super Bowl XLIII following the 2008 season. During his tenure, he partnered with analysts John Mistler, Ron Wolfley and most recently A.Q. Shipley.
"As I move to an expanded and exclusive role with ESPN, I would like to thank Jimmy Pitaro, Burke Magnus and Mike McQuade for this great opportunity," Pasch said. "Having covered the NFL for two and a half decades for the Arizona Cardinals, I'm thrilled to now be involved with the NFL on the national stage, along with continuing to call college football, basketball and the NBA."
Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill praised Pasch's contributions to the organization. "We cannot thank Dave and his family enough for what they have meant to our organization over the last 24 seasons," Bidwill said. "His extraordinary talent, professionalism and passion elevated every broadcast, bringing a level of credibility and gravitas that made every play and every game feel special."
Pasch reflected on his Cardinals tenure as "almost half my life," saying he will always be grateful to the organization for giving him the opportunity. He will continue to live in Arizona while focusing exclusively on his expanded national broadcasting duties with ESPN.
