For the fourth-consecutive year, ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge, the No. 1 college basketball bracket game, set a new all-time record with 26.6 million completed brackets before the start of the tournament today, up 7% compared to last year’s 24.4 million. At peak, ESPN Tournament Challenge registered more than 766 brackets per second. The post 26.6 […]
26.6 million brackets: ESPN Tournament Challenge sets new record for fourth-consecutive year
‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’ to premiere Wednesday, March 25 on Hulu, Sunday, March 29 on ESPN2, and Sunday, April 5 on ESPN
Pat Summitt, the Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach who made history and inspired generations of women, is the subject of a new documentary, “Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story.” The post ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’ to premiere Wednesday, March 25 on Hulu, Sunday, March 29 on ESPN2, and Sunday, April 5 on ESPN […]
ESPN signs Fernando Palomo to multiyear contract extension
ESPN has signed Fernando Palomo a new multi-year contract, keeping one of its most recognizable voices in soccer broadcasting on the network. Palomo, who joined ESPN in 2000, will continue to serve as the lead Spanish play-by-play voice for the company’s exclusive coverage of LALIGA in the U.S., and a prominent voice across international soccer coverage in Spanish and English. The post ESPN signs Fernando Palomo to multiyear contract extension […]
Chipotle High School Basketball Nationals returns for 17th season April 1-4
Chipotle Nationals returns to Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers, Ind., April 1-4. The 17th annual tournament features the best high school basketball teams in the country competing in post-season play. Twelve games will be presented on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU starting Thursday, April 2, including the boys’ championship game airing on ESPN. Sixteen teams […]
PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App: Exclusive coverage of the Valspar Championship
The PGA TOUR’s Florida Swing continues this week with exclusive coverage of the Valspar Championship from Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor starting Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 a.m. ET, on PGA TOUR LIVE on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices. Coverage continues through the Final Round on Sunday, March 22. The post […]
SportsCenter SC Featured to Spotlight Azzi Fudd’s Journey of Family, Resilience and Reinvention
ESPN’s SC Featured on SportsCenter will tell the powerful story of UConn star Azzi Fudd in ‘Imperfectly Imperfect’. The feature will debut Sunday, March 22, during the 8 a.m. ET hour of SportsCenter on ESPN and will re-air in additional editions of the show throughout the day. The post <em>SportsCenter</em> <em>SC Featured</em> to Spotlight Azzi Fudd’s Journey […]
ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY
Men’s college basketball Champ Week Presented by Principal delivered its largest audience since 2019. The 69 games across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU averaged 641K viewers, up 11% year-over-year. The post ESPN posts most-watched Champ Week since 2019, up 11% YoY appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN to televise The Queens Classic at Citi Field, July 15
ESPN will televise The Queens Classic, a unique National Women’s Soccer League showcase between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit, on Wednesday, July 15, live from Citi Field in New York City. This game, a rematch of the 2025 NWSL Championship, marks the first time a women’s professional soccer match will be played at the iconic […]
ESPN & Omaha Productions Launch New Digital Show Chiney Today, Hosted by Chiney Ogwumike
ESPN and Omaha Productions today announced that Chiney Ogwumike, WNBA All-Star and ESPN broadcaster, will host Chiney Today, launching March 17th. Twice weekly, Ogwumike, a former No. 1 overall pick and Stanford graduate, will deliver thoughtful takes and spirited insight at the intersection of all things hoops — and the culture surrounding it. The post […]
ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament
ESPN will once again serve as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), delivering all 31 games across its networks from March 17 through April 5. The post ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the National Invitation Tournament appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN golf: TGL Playoffs tee off with Tuesday doubleheader; Coverage continues with Valspar Championship Thursday-Sunday
ESPN golf highlights for the week of March 16. The post ESPN golf: TGL Playoffs tee off with Tuesday doubleheader; Coverage continues with Valspar Championship Thursday-Sunday appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Five exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
The NHL season continues this week with five exclusive games across ABC, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu. The puck drops Monday, March 16, with an ESPN doubleheader, beginning with the Boston Bruins, led by top goal-scorer, Morgan Geekie, look to hold on to their Wild Card position as they take on Jack Hughes and the […]
ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women’s Basketball
Starting Wednesday, March 18, fans can tune in across ESPN networks for exclusive coverage of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament Presented by Capital One. The post ESPN announces commentator pairings for exclusive coverage of NCAA March Madness Women’s Basketball appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
Playing for Phoenix: ESPN is once again the exclusive home of NCAA March Madness Women’s Basketball
For a 31st straight year, ESPN returns as the exclusive home of the NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament. ESPN networks have every angle of all 67 games covered, beginning Wednesday, March 18 with the First Four. March Madness women’s basketball on ESPN networks is Presented by Capital One with matchups available across ABC, ESPN, […]
NWSL on ABC season opener, LALIGA title race and Bundesliga showdown headline soccer on ESPN networks this weekend
The opening weekend of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League season on ABC kicks off Saturday as Boston Legacy FC make their league debut against Gotham FC at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and the ESPN App. The post NWSL on ABC season opener, LALIGA title race and Bundesliga showdown headline soccer on ESPN […]