The 2026 FA Cup Final takes center stage on Saturday as Chelsea FC and Manchester City battle for one of the most prestigious trophies in English football. The post FA Cup Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 37, Bundesliga, NWSL and more appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
FA Cup Final headlines the weekend of soccer across ESPN; LALIGA Matchday 37, Bundesliga, NWSL and more
Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record
The 2026 college softball regular season was one for the books as ESPN scored its most-consumed season on record with more than 2 billion minutes of game coverage consumed across its networks. The post Home Run! ESPN scores most-consumed college softball regular season on record appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN Digital & Social Worldwide 2026: No. 1 in Q2
Throughout Q2 FY26, ESPN Digital & Social was the No. 1 sports media property worldwide, pulling in 499 million global users per month, up 30% YoY across web, app, YouTube and social platforms, according to recently released Comscore data. The post ESPN Digital & Social Worldwide 2026: No. 1 in Q2 appeared first on ESPN […]
ESPN’s Squeeze Play returns Thursday, May 14, providing live whip-around coverage of more than 20 college baseball games
ESPN’s fan-favorite Squeeze Play returns Thursday, May 14, delivering live whip-around coverage of college baseball action from across the country on ESPN2 and ESPN+. Hosted by Matt Schick alongside ESPN college baseball analyst Mike Rooney, the four-and-a-half-hour show begins at 6 p.m. ET. The post ESPN’s <i>Squeeze Play</i> returns Thursday, May 14, providing live whip-around […]
Viewership for 2026 NBA Draft Lottery presentation on ABC up 23 percent year over year
ESPN’s presentation of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday, May 10, on ABC averaged 2.3 million viewers, up 23% year over year, marking the most‑watched NBA Draft Lottery since 2023. The post Viewership for 2026 NBA Draft Lottery presentation on ABC up 23 percent year over year appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN’s weekly ‘I Scored a Touchdown’ series features Katina Smith, the mother of the late Demaryius Thomas
ESPN’s weekly ‘I Scored a Touchdown’ series features Katina Smith, the mother of the late Demaryius Thomas The post ESPN’s weekly ‘I Scored a Touchdown’ series features Katina Smith, the mother of the late Demaryius Thomas appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round coverage continues Saturday in prime time with Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens Game 6 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continue with Second Round action in prime time on Saturday, May 16, with the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens Game 6 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The post 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round coverage continues Saturday in prime time with Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens Game 6 […]
ESPN promoting Mike Foss to Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment
ESPN has named Mike Foss to succeed the retiring David Roberts as Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment The post ESPN promoting Mike Foss to Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
The CW Network and ESPN reach sublicense broadcast agreement for ACC football and basketball games through 2030-31 season
The CW Network and ESPN have announced a new sublicense broadcast agreement for The CW to televise ACC football and men’s and women’s college basketball games through the 2030-31 season. As part of this long-term relationship, The CW will air 14 regular season football games, 30 men’s basketball games, and 10 women’s basketball games each […]
ESPN Networks delivered second most-watched WNBA regular-season game ever with Dallas Wings vs Indiana Fever on May 9
ESPN today announced that the Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever matchup on May 9 at 1 p.m. ET on ABC averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched WNBA regular-season game across ESPN networks ever, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The post ESPN Networks delivered second most-watched WNBA regular-season game ever with […]
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN features a pivotal Game 5 Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup on Wednesday
ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Playoffs presented by Google with a blockbuster Conference Semifinal Game 5 matchup presented by Chipotle on Wednesday, May 13. The post ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN features a pivotal Game 5 Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup on Wednesday appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Fandom takes center stage as Disney’s sports, TV and film powerhouses command the North Javits Center
Disney kicked off its 2026 Upfront today with “The Devil Wears Prada 2” star Anne Hathaway introducing Josh D’Amaro to the stage for his first upfront presentation as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, setting the tone for an electrifying showcase spanning the full scale of Disney’s influence across entertainment, sports, streaming, movies and technology. […]
Stanley Cup Playoffs continues historic run! ESPN captured most-viewed Second Round Game 3 on record
On Sunday May 10, 2026 the Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round action set another record as ESPN aired the most-viewed Game 3 on record. The Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET) delivered 2.1 million average viewers, +86 vs. last year’s Round 2 Game 3. The post Stanley Cup Playoffs continues historic run! ESPN captured most-viewed […]
ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot kicks off 40th season in Baton Rouge with 500th show on the road
ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will kick off its 40th season with a milestone event – its 500th show on the road – on Saturday, Sept. 5, from Baton Rouge, La. ahead of LSU’s marquee Week 1 matchup against Clemson. The three-hour season premiere of college football’s premier pregame show will air […]
CFP contenders and non-conference clashes headline ESPN’s industry-leading, early-season college football schedule reveal at Disney Upfront
ESPN unveiled a series of key games from its industry-leading 2026 college football schedule during The Walt Disney Company’s Upfront presentation today in New York City, revealing a dynamic slate of early season showcases, premier conference matchups and iconic rivalries across ABC and ESPN. Nine of ESPN.com’s Way-Too-Early Top 25 are featured in the schedule […]