From June 20–26, fans, athletes and on-air personalities will descend upon Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Representing all 50 states, nearly 3,000 athletes supported by 1,500 coaches will compete across 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. The post ESPN’s coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games begins June 20, live from University […]
ESPN’s coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games begins June 20, live from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis
ESPN Platforms to Present Expansive News and Information Coverage of World Cup 2026
ESPN plans extensive English- and Spanish-language news and information coverage of the World Cup 2026 across its media platforms in the U.S. Major content hubs will include Bristol; ESPN’s studios at 7 Hudson Square in New York; a separate South Street Seaport location in New York; a rooftop set in Mexico City overlooking Estadio Azteca; […]
ESPN Platforms Present Opening Week of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Season Beginning June 9
ESPN platforms will present opening week of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League season beginning Tuesday, June 9, with an Opening Night doubleheader on ESPN2, as part of ESPN’s recently announced multi-year rights agreement with Athletes Unlimited, which includes 50 exclusive AUSL games annually across ESPN platforms. The post ESPN Platforms Present Opening Week of […]
ABC’s most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since 2018 with average audience of nearly 17M viewers (16.93M)
The New Yorks Knicks victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 3 was ABC’s most-watched NBA Finals Game 1 since 2018 – according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. Game 1 generated an average audience of nearly 17M viewers (16.93M) and peaked with nearly 20M viewers (19.63M) at 11 p.m. ET. The post ABC’s most-watched NBA Finals Game […]
ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenges
The SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenges return for a fourth season in 2026-27, bringing together two of the nation’s premier conferences for 32 matchups across three days of competition. The post ESPN announces matchups, dates for fourth annual SEC/ACC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Challenges appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN NBA Full Court Press: Spurs look to even up series against Knicks in Game 2 on Friday
ESPN continues its coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday, June 5, with a Game 2 matchup, as the San Antonio Spurs, led by Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama, host the Eastern Conference champion New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with New York entering on the […]
ESPN delivers most-viewed Stanley Cup Final Game 1 since 2019
The 2026 Stanley Cup Final opened with its largest audience in seven years as Game 1, between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes (Tuesday, 8 p.m. ET) which averaged 4.8 million viewers, on ABC. This makes it the most-viewed Stanley Cup Final Game 1 since 2019 (St. Louis/Boston, NBC). The post ESPN delivers most-viewed Stanley Cup Final Game 1 since 2019 appeared first on […]
Transcript: 2026 Stanley Cup Final media conference call
Today, ESPN NHL commentators Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, Emily Kaplan and Steve Levy were joined by media for a discussion of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, which continues tonight, Thursday, June 4 on ABC. More on ESPN’s coverage here. The post Transcript: 2026 Stanley Cup Final media conference call appeared first on ESPN Press Room […]
ESPN presents comprehensive UFL postseason coverage, culminating with the 2026 United Bowl on ABC & ESPN Deportes
The stage is set for coverage of back-to-back weekends of the UFL postseason across ESPN networks — following significant viewership growth throughout the regular season — culminating with ABC and ESPN Deportes’ presentation of the United Bowl on Saturday, June 13 at 3 p.m. ET. The post ESPN presents comprehensive UFL postseason coverage, culminating with […]
This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set vodcast debuts Friday, June 5 across Disney+, ESPN App and major podcast platforms
ESPN today announced This Was SportsCenter: Stories from the Set, a new ESPN video podcast hosted and produced by Rich Eisen, premieres Friday, June 5. The highly anticipated six-episode first season takes fans behind the scenes of the iconic SportsCenter set and newsroom during the late 1990s and early 2000s, featuring firsthand stories and memories […]
The Department of Defense Warrior Games return to ESPN+, June 13-20
ESPN+ will stream select events from the 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games, hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, live from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, CO., from June 13-20. The annual event, which attracts nearly 200 athletes, celebrates the resiliency and dedication of wounded, ill and injured active duty and veteran […]
Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine
With the 2026-27 college football season just weeks away, ESPN has produced a 128-page College Football Preview magazine The post Game On: ESPN Launches 2026-27 College Football Preview Magazine appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
LALIGA Scores Best Season Ever in U.S. on ESPN Platforms
LALIGA recorded its best-ever season in the United States across ESPN platforms platforms during the 2025-26 campaign, reaching 20.1 million viewers and 3.9 billion minutes watched, up 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively, from the previous season. The post LALIGA Scores Best Season Ever in U.S. on ESPN Platforms appeared first on ESPN Press Room […]
ESPN adds former NBA and WNBA Official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling as Rules Analyst
ESPN today announced that former NBA and WNBA official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling will join the network as a rules analyst, appearing on select game telecasts beginning Saturday, June 6. Holtkamp-Sterling will make her ESPN debut during ABC’s WNBA doubleheader, featuring the Seattle Storm vs. Minnesota Lynx at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the Golden State Valkyries […]
ESPN Events announces 17-game college football bowl schedule for 2026-27 season
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, has unveiled its schedule of 17 owned-and-operated bowl games for the 2026-27 college football postseason, which will feature 10 FBS conferences and two FCS conferences. The post ESPN Events announces 17-game college football bowl schedule for 2026-27 season appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..