ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt confuses ‘Big Trick Energy’ TV show for adult website

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25 March 2026 at 16:25

Scott Van Pelt is the leading SportsCenter anchor in 2026 with his famous catch phrases and fun personality, and after Tuesday’s TGL Finals the longtime broadcaster had another viral moment.

SVP’s entertaining interactions with co-host Stanford Steve reached another milestone when the latter presented a game show segment. The sports media mogul was tasked with figuring out which name is actually a television program.

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However, the segment took a wild turn when Stanford Steve revealed the real answer after Van Pelt’s choice was deemed incorrect. Social media immediately latched onto the viral clip as Van Pelt hilariously shared his thoughts on the program.

“What is that on, Brazzers!?”

SVP isn’t sure that Big Trick Energy is a real show

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The veteran ESPN anchor found out that Big Trick Energy was a real program that previously featured on TruTV. However, Van Pelt jokingly confused the cancelled show for content that appears on adult website Brazzers.

“What is that on, Brazzers?” Van Pelt joked on ESPN. “What’s that even? I don’t know. I heard it was a thing.”

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The two shared an awkward laugh together following Los Angeles Golf Club securing the TGL title. The longtime friends have featured on SportsCenter together for years since SVP became the network’s nightly anchor for the hit show.

ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after a game against Las Vegas Raiders. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Van Pelt is one of the longest-tenured broadcasters at ESPN with over two decades of experience. His sports coverage expands across many avenues, including NFL, NBA, golf and college sports.