Bob Costas
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Sportscaster, Broadcaster & Best-Selling Author
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Bob Costas Biography
Bob Costas has won 29 Emmy awards – more than any sports broadcaster. His versatility has been recognized with awards and nominations in the categories of hosting, play-by-play, writing, journalism, interviewing, news, and entertainment. He is the only person ever to have won Emmy’s in news, sports, and entertainment. His news Emmy was awarded for his 2011 interview with Jerry Sandusky, the central figure in the Penn State scandal. His entertainment Emmy came in 1993 for his acclaimed late-night program “Later with Bob Costas.”
Costas' peers have named him the “National Sportscaster of the Year” a record eight times, and in 2012, he was elected to the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame. Also in 2012, Costas was selected for the Walter Cronkite Award for distinction in journalism. He and Al Michaels are the only sports broadcasters to be so honored.
In the summer of 2018, Costas was inducted into the broadcasters’ wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. He joins broadcasting luminaries such as: Vin Scully, Red Barber, Mel Allen, Jack Buck, Ernie Harwell, and Dick Enberg. The award, named after former Baseball Commissioner, Ford C Frick, honors those who have demonstrated “excellence in baseball broadcasting.”
From the “Baseball Game of the Week” in the 1980s, through his hosting of the Olympics, the late-night interview program “Later…with Bob Costas,” his programs on HBO, and more, Costas has been a prominent part of the coverage of every major sport over the past three decades. His thoughtful commentaries on a variety of issues have established him as one of his generation’s most distinctive voices.
The 2016 Rio, Brazil Summer Olympic Games were Costas' 12th and final for NBC. Additionally, he hosted seven Super Bowls, and was part of the coverage as either play-by play announcer, or host of seven World Series, and ten NBA Finals. Costas was also a prominent part of NBC’s presentations of other major events, including the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, as well as the U. S. Open Golf Championship.
Beyond NBC, Costas' work with HBO, and Major League Baseball Network have drawn widespread praise. In 2000 Costas' book, “Fair Ball, a Fan’s Case for Baseball” spent several weeks on the New York Times best seller list. His collaborations with Joe Garner on a series of coffee table books and audio sports histories have also been best sellers.
Following the 2016 NFL season, Costas announced that he would no longer be hosting NBC’s Sunday Night Football coverage and would also conclude his quarter century run as host of NBC’s Olympic coverage.
At the same time Costas increased his presence at MLBN, where he has been able to return to his first love, baseball – contributing interviews, commentaries, and play-by-play for the network. More recently Costas has been part of TBS’s coverage of baseball’s regular season and playoffs as both a play-by-play broadcaster and host. In 2024, he announced that he would be retiring from play-by-play announcing.
In 2020, Costas joined CNN as an on-air contributor offering commentary and perspective on a wide range of sports related issues. In 2021 and 2022, Costas' return to HBO with "Back on the Record with Bob Costas" garnered several Emmy nominations.
Costas is a native of Queens, New York and grew up on Long Island. He attended Syracuse University in New York, where he majored in communications. He began his professional career at WSYR-TV and radio in 1973 while studying at Syracuse before joining KMOX radio in St. Louis in 1974.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Bob Costas and other top speakers and celebrities.
Bob Costas Speaking Topics
In a very engaging and humorous presentation, Costas shares with audiences his insight into today’s current events and his experiences in the sports and broadcasting worlds. He is happy to take questions from the audience.
In a captivating presentation, Costas discusses the economics of sports, his inspiring Olympic tales, and his most memorable interviews.
Bob Costas On His Experiences & Observations About Sports And Broadcasting
Bob Costas Videos
How do I book Bob Costas to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Costas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Costas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Bob Costas for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bob Costas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Costas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Bob Costas speak about?
Bob Costas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Baseball, Journalism, Entertainers, Authors, Athlete, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Television & Film, Motivational, Health, Broadcasting, News & Media, College, Literary, Celebrity, Sports and Political.
Where does Bob Costas travel from?
Bob Costas generally travels from St Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Bob Costas?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bob Costas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Costas for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Bob Costas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Sports Motivation. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Bob Costas generally travels from St Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Earvin “Magic” Johnson, David Feherty and Mike Greenberg. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Costas for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Bob Costas Speaking Topics
-
Bob Costas - Experiences And Observations About Sports And Broadcasting
In a very engaging and humorous presentation, Costas shares with audiences his insight into today’s current events and his experiences in the sports and broadcasting worlds. He is happy to take questions from the audience.
-
Stories from the Media Wars
-
The View from the Bleacher Seats
-
Sports in America: Is It Still Only a Game?
-
On the Record with Bob Costas
In a captivating presentation, Costas discusses the economics of sports, his inspiring Olympic tales, and his most memorable interviews.
Bob Costas On His Experiences & Observations About Sports And Broadcasting
VIDEO
Bob Costas Videos
NEWS
Bob Costas News
-
Why Bob Costas Is Ready to Sign Off as NBC's Primetime Olympics ...
Bob Costas has been the face of NBC's Olympics coverage for a quarter century — since assuming the primetime host role with the 1992 Summer Games in ...
-
Bob Costas Ends 24-Year Run as NBC's Prime-Time Olympics Host ...
When NBC televises next year's Winter Olympics from Pyeongchang, South Korea, a familiar face will be gone from the prime-time anchor seat: Bob Costas, who ...
FAQS
-
How do I book Bob Costas to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Bob Costas for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Bob Costas, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Bob Costas for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Bob Costas, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Bob Costas, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Bob Costas speak about?
Bob Costas is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Sports Motivation, Baseball, Journalism, Entertainers, Authors, Athlete, Sports Journalism & Broadcasting, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Television & Film, Motivational, Health, Broadcasting, News & Media, College, Literary, Celebrity, Sports and Political. -
Where does Bob Costas travel from?
Bob Costas generally travels from St Louis, MO, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Bob Costas?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Bob Costas for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Bob Costas for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Bob Costas or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
BOOK BOB COSTAS
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1-800-698-2536 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Bob Costas or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
