Best Known For:The television program MLB Sunday Leadoff
Breakthrough:Joined NBC Sports as a national host and reporter in 2018
10 Quick Facts About Ahmed Fareed
- Full Name: Ahmed Fareed
- Nationality: American
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program MLB Sunday Leadoff
- Current Role: Host and reporter
- Current Employer: NBC Sports
- Place of Birth: Sparta, Michigan
- Birth Year: 1980
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shannon Fareed
Ahmed Fareed Age
Ahmed Fareed is about 46 years old as of 2026. Ahmed Fareed was born in 1980.
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Education
He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
- Michigan State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism
- Period: 2002
Career & Work
Ahmed Fareed's career includes news and reporting roles with NBC Sports and NBC Sports Bay Area.
Organization: NBC Sports
Role: Host and Reporter
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Stamford, CT · Hosts MLB, Premier League, and Olympic coverage.
Organization: NBC Sports Bay Area
Role: Anchor and Reporter
Period: 2013–2018
Details: San Francisco, CA · Anchor for SportsNet Central and Giants Pregame/Postgame.
Rise to Fame
Ahmed Fareed rose to prominence for his role on the television show MLB Sunday Leadoff.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes MLB Sunday Leadoff and SportsNet Central.
- TV Show: MLB Sunday Leadoff (Host, 2022-Present)
- TV Show: SportsNet Central (Anchor, 2013-2018)
Notable Coverage
- Summer Olympics - NBC Sports - 2024 - Host of daytime coverage on NBC and Peacock
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — NATAS — Local sports coverage
Ahmed Fareed Family & Relationships
Ahmed Fareed is married to Shannon Fareed.
Lesser Known Facts
- Before joining NBC, he worked as an anchor for the MLB Network.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ahmed Fareed
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1980
- Place of Birth: Sparta, Michigan
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Shannon Fareed
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Shannon Fareed (Spouse • Wife)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/ahmedfareed
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ahmedfareednbc
