Abby Hornacek is a travel and lifestyle host on Fox Nation, best known for hosting PARK’D, American Arenas and Ride to Work. On July 16, 2026, PARK’D Season 9 was released on Fox Nation, covering four national parks. She still hosts on Fox Nation, most recently reporting live from Rome, Italy, on November 1, 2026, for the Notre Dame-Villanova game.
Abby Hornacek’s bio at a glance
| Field | Details |
| Full name | Abigail Marie Hornacek |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | April 25, 1994 |
| Age | 32 (as of November 2026) |
| Place of birth | Utah |
| Current residence | Not publicly available |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Not publicly available |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Religion | Not publicly available |
| Sexual orientation | Not publicly available |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 119-132 lbs (54-60 kg) |
| Hair colour | Blonde (visual estimate) |
| Eye colour | Light-coloured (blue-green/hazel) (visual estimate) |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Spouse / Partner | Anthony Neyer (rumoured, 2015–2017; unconfirmed) |
| Children | No children |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Profession | Travel and lifestyle host, Fox Nation |
| Net worth | $1 million (estimated) |
| Hometown | Paradise Valley, Arizona |
| Employer | Fox Nation (2019–present) |
| Awards | Miss Arizona USA 2014, 3rd runner-up (reported) |
| Social media | Instagram: @abbyhornacek (verified); X: @abbyhornacek |
Who is Abby Hornacek?
Abigail Marie Hornacek, known as Abby Hornacek, is a travel and lifestyle host on Fox Nation, where she has worked since January 2019. She hosts PARK’D, American Arenas and Ride to Work.
She is the daughter of former NBA player and coach Jeff Hornacek. She was born in Utah and studied at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School, graduating in 2016. Before Fox Nation, she worked at Fox Sports and at 120 Sports in Chicago.
She is unmarried with no children. Her net worth is estimated at $1 million.
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How old is Abby Hornacek? Age and Birthday
Abby Hornacek is 32 years old as of November 2026. She was reportedly born on April 25, 1994. She was born in Utah, where her father was playing for the Utah Jazz at the time.
She turns 33 on April 25, 2027. Her zodiac sign is Taurus. Her own Instagram posts around April 25, 2026, mark her birthday, although they do not give the year.
How tall is Abby Hornacek? Height, weight and measurements
Abby Hornacek is 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) tall. Some listings give 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).
Biography websites list her weight as 119 to 132 lbs (54 to 60 kg) and her measurements as 34-24-33 in to 35-24-36 in, with dress size 6 (US) and shoe size 9 (US), though no official source has confirmed any of these figures.
She has blonde hair and light-coloured eyes (visual estimate).
Abby Hornacek’s career
Early life and education
Abby Hornacek was born in Utah. Her family lived in Utah until she was about 10 or 11, when they moved to Arizona. She went to Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix.
She studied at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School, where she appeared on the Dean’s List in five semesters, and graduated in 2016. She reportedly finished third runner-up at Miss Arizona USA 2014.
Before Fox Nation
She worked at Fox Sports San Diego as a production intern and later as a feature reporter, and hosted San Diego Prep Insider. She was a contributor to ESPN and a sideline reporter for Fox Sports, covering the Drone Racing League, the World Arm Wrestling League and the NBA Summer League.
On August 10, 2016, 120 Sports hired her in Chicago as co-host of The Rally, a nightly show streamed on Twitter — the first live-streamed sports and entertainment show on Twitter.
Fox Nation
Fox Nation signed her as a travel and lifestyle host on January 31, 2019, and she debuted on February 3, 2019, hosting the special “FOX Nation: In Depth” during the Super Bowl halftime show. She was Fox Nation’s first on-air hire.
Her shows on Fox Nation are PARK’D, a national-parks show that premiered in 2019, American Arenas, which takes viewers inside sports venues, and Ride to Work, in which she picks up Fox personalities and interviews them on the way to work. On November 6, 2019, she co-hosted the red carpet at the first Fox Nation Patriot Awards in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Her weekly Fox News Radio podcast, Getting Schooled, debuted on February 3, 2020. It ended in February 2024 after four years and 225 episodes, with a final episode titled “Class Dismissed”.
In August 2022, she hosted “Alien Abductions with Abby Hornacek”, a six-episode Fox Nation series. In October 2023, she hosted “America’s Scariest Hotels”.
PARK’D has run through several seasons. Season 6 dropped on November 14, 2022. Season 7 came out on July 15, 2024, covering Glacier, Rocky Mountain, Yosemite, Congaree and Denali. Season 8 came out on June 27, 2025, under the title “Sequoia to Yosemite”. Season 9 came out on July 16, 2026, covering Theodore Roosevelt, Great Sand Dunes, North Cascades and Shenandoah. As of March 2025, she had visited 40 national parks.
In August 2025, she hosted a Fox Nation feature on the Mothman legend in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and a series called “One Nation Underground”. A fourth season of Ride to Work followed in July 2025. She also appears on the Fox News Channel, including Fox & Friends and America’s Newsroom.
Career timeline
- 2016 — Graduated from the University of Southern California.
- August 10, 2016 — Hired by 120 Sports in Chicago as co-host of The Rally.
- January 31, 2019 — Signed by Fox Nation as a travel and lifestyle host.
- February 3, 2020 — Getting Schooled podcast debuted on Fox News Radio.
- February 6, 2024 — Announced the end of Getting Schooled after four years and 225 episodes.
- July 16, 2026 — PARK’D Season 9 released on Fox Nation.
- November 1, 2026 — Reported live from Rome, Italy, for the Notre Dame–Villanova game.
What is Abby Hornacek’s net worth and salary?
As of 2026, Abby Hornacek’s net worth is estimated at $1 million.
Net worth
Her net worth is estimated at $1 million, with published estimates from $500,000 to $1.5 million, earned through Fox Nation hosting.
Salary
Her annual salary is estimated at $80,000 to $150,000.
Income sources
- Fox Nation hosting.
- Fox News Radio podcast.
- Media appearances and public speaking.
- Brand partnerships.
Is Abby Hornacek married?
No, Abby Hornacek is not married.
She has never been married and has no children, and no engagement has been announced.
She was reportedly linked to Anthony Neyer, a fellow USC graduate, in reports dating from about 2015 to 2017, but neither of them confirmed a relationship. Other reports describe the two as friends.
Children
Hornacek has no children. No pregnancy has been announced.
Family
Her father is Jeff Hornacek, a former NBA guard who played for the Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz and later coached the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks. Her mother is Stacy Hornacek. She is the youngest of three children and the only daughter; her older brothers are Ryan and Tyler. Her brother Tyler is married to Lauren Hornacek. She has a nephew. Her parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in June 2026.
What happened when Abby Hornacek was suplexed on live TV?
On March 28, 2026, during Fox & Friends Weekend in Tampa, Florida, Hornacek interviewed Olympic wrestler Kennedy Blades ahead of a Real American Freestyle event that night on Fox Nation. Blades, a silver medallist at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the 76 kg class and the Real American Freestyle women’s middleweight champion, was previewing her match against Milana Dudieva. At the end of the interview, Blades performed a German suplex on Hornacek live on air.
The demo was Hornacek’s own idea. She later said she had asked Blades, “Please, Kennedy? Can I please do this?” The clip went viral within hours, passing two million views. Hornacek was unhurt, although the suplex destroyed her mic pack. She posted on Instagram and X: “Got suplexed by an Olympian today, so that was cool.”
The next day, March 29, 2026, she called in to Fox & Friends and said she felt great, adding “nothing is bruised except for her ego” and “The mic pack did not survive, but I did, luckily.” She said her mother had been worried. She described the feeling as “like being thrown off a skyscraper.” Blades went on to beat Dudieva 11-0 later that day.
What is Abby Hornacek doing in 2026?
On November 6, 2025, she hosted red-carpet festivities at the 7th annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards at the Tilles Center in Greenvale, New York.
On March 30, 2026, she announced on Instagram that PARK’D Season 9 would feature North Dakota, including Medora, in summer 2026.
In summer 2026, she hosted the live preshow for the PBR Freedom 250 at Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, a continuous 30-minute tracking shot for a crowd of about 31,000. On July 16, 2026, PARK’D Season 9 was released, with four episodes covering Theodore Roosevelt, Great Sand Dunes, North Cascades and Shenandoah.
On August 3, 2026, “Unexplained Mysteries of Faith” came out on Fox Nation, a three-part series covering the Loretto Chapel, St. Frances Cabrini and the Halpin family’s Virgin Mary statue in Altadena. In August 2026, filming was under way for a tenth season of PARK’D, including a Minnesota Wild tryout.
On November 1, 2026, she reported live from Rome, Italy, for the Notre Dame–Villanova game. In November 2026, she appeared on Will Cain Country to rank her top five national parks.
Abby Hornacek’s social media
As of November 2026, Abby Hornacek has 161,102 followers on Instagram at @abbyhornacek, where she is verified. She follows 979 accounts and has 688 posts.
Her bio reads “PARK’d Season 9 out now / Fox Nation & Fox News / Getting Schooled podcast”. The podcast ended in February 2024, although her bio still lists it.
Her last post was on November 1, 2026, a video from Rome, Italy, where she was reporting on the Notre Dame–Villanova game.
She is also on X as @abbyhornacek. No follower count has been verified for that account. No Facebook page, personal TikTok account or YouTube channel has been confirmed for her.
Quick facts about Abby Hornacek
- Most-liked post, 16,828 likes — Her March 28, 2026 suplex reel drew 16,828 likes and 1,436 comments.
- Never tried a PB&J — She has never tried a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and she loves goats.
- Banjo lessons — She bought banjo lessons with her first paycheck in Chicago and can play “Sweet Home Alabama”.
- Wanted to be a marine biologist — As a child, she wanted to be a marine biologist.
- 100 stitches, no broken bones — She had about 100 stitches as a child and never broke a bone.
- Bungee jumped three times — She bungee jumped three times on the Sequoia-to-Yosemite trip, but only one jump aired.
- Fear of sunken ships — She is afraid of sunken ships, not sharks; snorkelling to a shipwreck in the Dry Tortugas nearly made her pass out.
- “Painfully shy” — She describes herself as “painfully shy”.
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FAQs
How old is Abby Hornacek?
32 years old as of November 2026. She was born on April 25, 1994, in Utah.
Is Abby Hornacek married?
No, she is not married. She has never been married and has no children.
What is Abby Hornacek’s net worth?
$1 million (estimated). Fox Nation hosting provides her income.
How tall is Abby Hornacek?
5 ft 7 in (170 cm) tall. Some listings give 5 ft 8 in (173 cm).
Is Abby Hornacek still on Fox Nation?
Yes, she is still a travel and lifestyle host on Fox Nation, most recently reporting live from Rome on November 1, 2026.
Final word on Abby Hornacek
Abby Hornacek has hosted PARK’D and other shows on Fox Nation since January 2019, after earlier roles at Fox Sports and 120 Sports in Chicago. She studied at the University of Southern California and graduated in 2016. She is unmarried with no children. In March 2026, she was suplexed live on television by Olympic wrestler Kennedy Blades. As of November 2026, she is still hosting on Fox Nation.
References
- Instagram. @abbyhornacek
- Business Wire. Fox Nation signs Abby Hornacek, Jan 31, 2019
- Adweek / TVNewser. Former Fox Sports reporter Abby Hornacek joins Fox News as a host on Fox Nation, Jan 31, 2019
- Sports Illustrated. 120 Sports hire Abby Hornacek, Aug 10, 2016
- Deseret News. Abby Hornacek — inside the ‘Park’d’ star’s childhood and career, Mar 26, 2025
- The Spun. 21 Questions with Fox Nation travel and lifestyle host Abby Hornacek, Nov 4, 2019
- radio-online. FOX News Radio Launches New ‘Getting Schooled’ Podcast, Feb 2020
- New York Post. Fox News’ Abby Hornacek gets suplexed by wrestler on live TV, Mar 29, 2026
- Awful Announcing. Fox News host Abby Hornacek German suplex live TV, Mar 28, 2026
- Fox News. Virgin Mary statue after California wildfires, Fox Nation explores
- Fox News. Alien Abductions with Abby Hornacek (Business Insurance index reprint)
- USC Annenberg. Dean’s List, Spring 2016 (PDF)
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