The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue this week with two confirmed Game 5’s on ESPN networks. In a back-and-forth series, the Montreal Canadiens will face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday for Game 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The post Matchup set for Wednesday’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round […]
Matchup set for Wednesday’s 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round on ESPN networks
First round of the 2026 NFL Draft delivers 13.2M viewers across ESPN platforms, generates third most-watched Day 1 ever
Fans powered Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft (Thursday, April 23) to its third most-watched audience ever, averaging 13.2M viewers on all linear and digital platforms including ESPN, ABC, NFL Network, ESPN Deportes, Disney+, Hulu, the ESPN App, NFL+, YouTube, TikTok and X. Round 1, in its current format, began in 2010. The post First round of the 2026 NFL Draft delivers 13.2M viewers across ESPN platforms, generates third most-watched Day 1 ever appeared first on […]
ESPN to deliver every 2026 Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League game, all season long
ESPN will present the entire 2026 season of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and the Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL) featuring 19 games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2. All games will be streaming on the ESPN App. On Saturday, May 30, ABC will feature a 2025 PLL Championship rematch between the New York Atlas and Denver Outlaws at 1 p.m. The post ESPN to deliver every 2026 Premier Lacrosse League and Women’s Lacrosse League game, […]
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue Monday with an ESPN doubleheader
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue Monday with an ESPN doubleheader. The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue Monday with an ESPN doubleheader appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
FA Cup and UEFA Women’s Champions League semifinals headline week of soccer across ESPN, LALIGA Matchday 33, and more
ESPN platforms will exclusively stream the 2025-26 FA Cup semifinals live from Wembley Stadium in London. Dan Thomas and 1996-97 FA Cup winner with Chelsea FC, Craig Burley, will host ESPN FC’s pre-, halftime, and postgame shows during the semifinals from ESPN Bristol, Conn., studios. Critically acclaimed football presenter Alex Aljoe joins former Manchester City […]
ESPN spotlights AUSL stars in new campaign ahead of 2026 season
Softball’s premiere league is back for its second season, and ESPN is putting it front and center. Today, ESPN debuted a new Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) campaign, “This is Legendary,” featuring high-energy creative and content captures that spotlight the players fueling the league’s rapid rise. The post ESPN spotlights AUSL stars in new campaign […]
Goal! ESPN airs two most-viewed First Round Game 2’s on cable ever, continuing successful start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue its historic start on ESPN, as the network aired the two most-watched First Round Game 2’s ever on cable, following a weekend of multiple Game 1 record-breaking viewership. Monday’s Philadelphia Flyers-Pittsburgh Penguins matchup (Game 2, 7 p.m. ET) delivered 1.6 million viewers and Tuesday’s Boston Bruins-Buffalo Sabres matchup (Game […]
ACC Huddle returns with comprehensive spring football preview coverage of all 17 ACC programs, April 28–May 1 on ACC Network
For the second consecutive spring, ACC Network’s signature studio show, ACC Huddle, will spotlight all 17 ACC football programs with dedicated preview shows airing Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. The post ACC Huddle returns with comprehensive spring football preview coverage of all 17 ACC programs, April 28–May 1 on ACC Network appeared first […]
ESPN Events announces 2026 Shriners Children’s ‘Showdown at the Net’ volleyball showcase
ESPN Events will once again present the Shiners Children’s ‘Showdown at the Net’ volleyball event, returning this fall on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Building on the momentum of its inaugural year, the challenge series continues to spotlight the growth and national appeal of women’s college volleyball, bringing together elite competition in a primetime setting across ESPN […]
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continues Tuesday on ESPN2
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continues Tuesday on ESPN2 The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continues Tuesday on ESPN2 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN’s “We’re Going” campaign enters new phase as NFL Draft spot puts the network “On the Clock” for Super Bowl LXI
ESPN’s next chapter of its “We’re Going” creative campaign marks the latest milestone in the company’s Year of the Super Bowl celebration – a sweeping, 12 month, multi-platform effort building anticipation for ESPN’s first ever Super Bowl production in February 2027. The post ESPN’s “We’re Going” campaign enters new phase as NFL Draft spot puts […]
ESPN opens NBA Playoffs with most-watched playoff game of opening weekend
ESPN tipped off the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs presented by Google in strong fashion, delivering the most‑watched NBA game of the weekend. Saturday’s Houston Rockets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup on ABC averaged 5.2 million viewers, peaking at 6.4 million viewers during the 11 p.m. ET quarter‑hour. The post ESPN opens NBA Playoffs […]
ESPN, ABC announce 2026 WNBA regular season schedule
ESPN and ABC, in conjunction with the WNBA, today unveiled the 2026 WNBA regular season presented by Google Pixel schedule. ESPN, which has televised the WNBA since the league’s inaugural season in 1997, will tip off its 30th consecutive season on Saturday, May 9, with expanded coverage across ESPN, ABC, Disney+ and ESPN Deportes. The […]
Record setter! ESPN opens 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with three most-watched First Round games on cable ever, excluding game 7’s
Beginning the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs in record fashion, ESPN aired the three most-watched First Round games on cable (excluding game 7’s), driving the network to its most-watched opening Playoffs start of the current rights era across its entire five game slate. The record-breaking opening weekend continued the momentum of its strong regular season viewership. […]
Stage Set in the Steel City: ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot to air live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will return to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL Draft, connecting college football’s biggest storylines to the next generation of NFL stars. The Draft marks ESPN’s first major event of the 2026 football season, culminating with ESPN’s first-ever Super Bowl on February 14, 2027. The post Stage Set […]