ESPN Films and Wakai announce the global premiere of FC Barcelona: Soñar, jugar y ganar, a 45-minute documentary chronicling the ascent of FC Barcelona to one of the most decorated women’s clubs in European football and a global symbol of excellence, identity and empowerment. The post ESPN Films and Wakai announce global premiere of “FC […]
ESPN Films and Wakai announce global premiere of “FC Barcelona: “Soñar, jugar y ganar”
DFB-Pokal Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; UEFA Women’s Champions League Finals, LALIGA Matchday 38, NWSL and more
Germany’s top domestic cup trophy is on the line as FC Bayern Munich faces VfB Stuttgart in the 2026 DFB-Pokal Final on Saturday. The post DFB-Pokal Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; UEFA Women’s Champions League Finals, LALIGA Matchday 38, NWSL and more appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN delivered most-watched NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 since 2018
ESPN delivered the most-watched NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 since 2018, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The New York Knicks overtime victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 19 generated an average audience of 7.1M viewers and peaked with 8.87M viewers at 10:45 p.m. ET. The post ESPN delivered most-watched NBA Eastern […]
Players Era, MGM Resorts International and ESPN announce brackets and tournament arena locations for 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships
Players Era, an EverWonder Studio company, MGM Resorts International, and ESPN today announced the brackets for the 2026 Players Era Men’s Championships, with the Players Era 8 taking place Tuesday-Thursday, November 17-19, at Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, and the Players Era 16 Championship set for Tuesday-Saturday, November […]
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Knicks look to take 2-0 series lead over Cavaliers on Thursday after historic Game 1 comeback
ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by Dunkin’ on Thursday, May 21, as the New York Knicks – led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns and fresh off a historic Game 1 comeback – look to take a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers, featuring Donovan Mitchell and […]
ESPN aired its most viewed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round of the current rights deal
ESPN has aired another record-breaking round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, capturing its most-viewed Second Round of the Playoffs in the current rights era (2021–present). The Second Round success followed a record-breaking First Round and regular season, carrying momentum into ESPN’s presentation of the Western Conference Final. The post ESPN aired its most viewed […]
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App provides extensive coverage of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App’s coverage of the 2026 PGA TOUR Season continues this week with THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, beginning Thursday, May 21, at 8 a.m. ET from TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Comprehensive coverage continues through the Final Round on Sunday, May 24, with Marquee Groups and Featured Groups/Holes […]
ESPN signs Ben Golliver to multi-year deal as national NBA senior writer
ESPN today announced it has signed senior NBA writer Ben Golliver. He will cover the league with national analysis, reporting and feature storytelling. The post ESPN signs Ben Golliver to multi-year deal as national NBA senior writer appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN’s PGA Championship coverage averages 1.7 million viewers, most-watched since 2020
ESPN’s live coverage across all four days of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club last week was the most-watched PGA Championship on ESPN since 2020, averaging 1.7M total viewers, up 49% from 2025. The post ESPN’s PGA Championship coverage averages 1.7 million viewers, most-watched since 2020 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Goal! ESPN delivers most-viewed game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
On Saturday, 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round action continued in prime time on ABC, delivering the most-viewed game of the Playoffs. Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens Game 6 (8 p.m. ET) delivered 2.7 million viewers, up 18% vs. ABC’s Second Round Game 6 last year (Winnipeg Jets-Dallas Stars 2.3 million). The post Goal! ESPN delivers most-viewed […]
ESPN Deportes presents the UEFA Women’s Champions League final on Saturday, May 23
ESPN Deportes, the Spanish-language home of the UEFA Women’s Champions League in the U.S., will present the final on Saturday, May 23, as FC Barcelona and OL Lyonnes meet at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, Norway. Match coverage begins with a 30-minute pregame special at 11:30 a.m. ET, leading into kickoff at noon. The post ESPN […]
ESPN’s exclusive presentation of the 2026 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final Presented by GEICO takes the ice Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
ESPN’s exclusive coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final presented by GEICO begins Wednesday (May 20), when the Vegas Golden Knights face the Colorado Avalanche at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and the ESPN App. The best-of-seven series will continue every other day through its duration, with ESPN also airing Games 2, 3, […]
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN tips off its coverage of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by Dunkin’ on Tuesday
ESPN tips off its coverage of the 2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals presented by Dunkin’ on Tuesday, May 19, as the New York Knicks – led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns – host the Cleveland Cavaliers, featuring Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN. Mike Breen will provide play-by-play alongside […]
#RoadtoWCWS continues as ESPN carries every pitch from NCAA Softball Super Regionals
The Road to the Women’s College World Series continues Thursday, May 21 as ESPN covers every pitch of the 2026 NCAA DI Softball Super Regionals, with eight teams looking to punch their ticket to Oklahoma City. The post #RoadtoWCWS continues as ESPN carries every pitch from NCAA Softball Super Regionals appeared first on ESPN Press […]
ESPN’s industry-leading college baseball coverage continues with 20+ Conference Championships beginning Tuesday, May 19
ESPN’s industry-leading college baseball coverage slides into postseason coverage this week with more than 20 conference tournaments and hundreds of games across ESPN networks leading into Selection Monday and the Road to Omaha. The post ESPN’s industry-leading college baseball coverage continues with 20+ Conference Championships beginning Tuesday, May 19 appeared first on ESPN Press Room […]