The show is mostly hosted by David Faitelson and José Ramón Fernández;[2] Heriberto Murrieta, Ciro Procuna and Álvaro Morales also serve as hosts when José Ramón Fernández is not present.

Fútbol Picante is one of the most well-known, controversial and most viewed Spanish language sports shows both in the United States and Mexico.

In 2007 and 2008 many well known analysts such as José Ramón Fernández, David Faitelson, Rafael Puente, Carlos Albert and Héctor Huerta joined the show.

[5] In July 2013, a midday edition of the show with a different format started airing weekdays featuring younger journalists.

The show airs on ESPN Deportes in the United States and on ESPN2 in Mexico and Central America.