The "Howard Stern Show" fantasy football league, a segment that ran for nearly two decades, has been quietly canceled, according to comedian Michael Rapaport. Rapaport revealed the news on his podcast "I Am Rapaport," stating that the league "is done" and "they just can’t do it anymore."
Rapaport, who was a prominent participant in the league, described it as "one of the greatest…[and] most famous fantasy football leagues." He indicated that the segment had become a "viral sensation" that garnered daily attention from listeners.
The cancellation comes at a time when fantasy football leagues typically begin their seasons, with the NFL's season kicking off and most drafts occurring in late August or early September. The end of the fantasy football segment coincides with other significant changes to "The Howard Stern Show," including recent staff layoffs and a shift in its broadcast schedule. The show is set to launch its new season on September 14, reduced to one episode per week and streamed on HBO Max.
While Rapaport stated that he lacked information regarding the specifics of the changes to the main show, he noted that the fantasy football league's cessation was definitive. The exact reasons for the league's discontinuation were not provided, but the news follows reports of a dozen staffers being let go from the show in July. Stern's representative did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Despite speculation from some observers that the cancellation might be tied to Rapaport's involvement, the primary reported reason points to the show's inability to continue the segment. Stern himself signed a three-year contract with SiriusXM in December 2025, expressing a desire for "more free time and continuing to be on the radio."