ESPN and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) have reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will bring conference football and basketball competition to ESPN networks through the 2030-31 academic year. The global rights agreement includes championship and regular-season coverage across ESPN’s linear and digital networks. The post ESPN and Southwestern Athletic Conference announce multi-year […]
ESPN and Southwestern Athletic Conference announce multi-year media rights agreement through 2030-31
ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth
As ACC Football Kickoff opened Wednesday in Charlotte, N.C., ACC Network announced a slate of programming initiatives and talent updates ahead of the 2026 college football season, including the first four stops for its traveling studio show, ACC Huddle, and the addition of former Pitt quarterback Max Browne to ACC Network’s lead football broadcast team. […]
The 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honored Stephen Curry, Jeffrey Lurie, Laurie Tisch, the Baltimore Ravens & more
Tuesday, July 14, athletes and celebrities gathered at Gotham Hall in New York City to celebrate and honor athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of sport to make a positive impact on society for the 12th annual Sports Humanitarian Awards. The post The 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honored […]
ESPN delivers its second most-watched Wimbledon coverage
ESPN’s coverage of the 2026 The Championships, Wimbledon culminated last weekend, generating double-digit audience increases and ranking as ESPN’s second most-viewed Tournament ever. The post ESPN delivers its second most-watched Wimbledon coverage appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN to air 2026 WNBA All-Star Draft featuring legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon on July 15
ESPN will exclusively present the 2026 WNBA All-Star Draft on Wednesday, July 15, from 3:30–4 p.m. ET on ESPN, as Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon draft the teams for the 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game. The post ESPN to air 2026 WNBA All-Star Draft featuring legends Cynthia Cooper and […]
ESPN set to present exclusive coverage of 2026 Little League Softball® Region Tournaments
ESPN will exclusively present 81 Little League SoftballÒ Region Tournament games this summer, with 65 games available on ESPN+, 12 on ESPN and two on ESPN2. Coverage begins Friday, July 17 and runs through Thursday, July 23. The post ESPN set to present exclusive coverage of 2026 Little League Softball® Region Tournaments appeared first on […]
ESPN’s Award-Winning “My Wish” series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on ‘SportsCenter’ beginning July 19
Since its inception in 2006, ESPN’s “My Wish” series has worked with Make-A-Wish to fulfill almost 100 sports-themed wishes for children with critical illnesses. The award-winning series returns for its 20th anniversary on Sunday, July 19, featuring WNBA, PGA TOUR, WWE, MLB and college football stars. The post ESPN’s Award-Winning “My Wish” series celebrates […]
SEC Network set for 50 hours of original studio programming for 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank, live from Tampa, July 19-23
SEC Network gears up to host 50 hours of live studio programming surrounding the 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank. SEC This Morning, SEC Now Presented by Regions Bank and The Paul Finebaum Show Presented by Regions Bank will showcase the event in its entirety from Tampa. The post SEC Network set for 50 […]
Presenters, Attendees, and Musical Performances Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
This Wednesday, an elite lineup of athletes and the brightest Hollywood stars will join ESPN for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Marcello Hernández, The 2026 ESPYS will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at […]
ESPN presents Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship on Sunday, July 12 at 11 a.m. ET
ESPN’s exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, culminates Sunday, July 12, with the Gentlemen’s Championship. The post ESPN presents Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Championship on Sunday, July 12 at 11 a.m. ET appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN drew 1.1M avg. viewers for longest Quarterfinal match in Wimbledon history
ESPN scored 1.1M avg. viewers (peak 1.5M) for Tuesday’s 5hr 15mins showdown at Wimbledon ft. Djokovic-Auger Aliassime The post ESPN drew 1.1M avg. viewers for longest Quarterfinal match in Wimbledon history appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN presents Wimbledon Ladies’ Championship on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. ET
Ladies’ Championship will be featured as ESPN’s exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, continues on Saturday, July 11. The post ESPN presents Wimbledon Ladies’ Championship on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. ET appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ACC Network returns to Charlotte for comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, July 15-17
ACC Network will once again serve as the home of ACC Football Kickoff, delivering more than 40 hours of live coverage from Charlotte, N.C., July 15-17. The post ACC Network returns to Charlotte for comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, July 15-17 appeared first on ESPN Press Room U.S..
ESPN to present Gotham FC vs. Washington Spirit at Citi Field on Wednesday, July 15, as part of NWSL Rivalry Week
ESPN platforms will present extensive coverage from Citi Field on Wednesday, July 15, as Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit meet in a 2025 NWSL Championship rematch that will mark the first NWSL match ever played within New York City limits and the first women’s professional sporting event at the iconic 42,000-seat home of the […]
Women’s Sports Sundays on ESPN drives strong audience growth across WNBA and AUSL
ESPN today announced that Women’s Sports Sundays presented by TJ Maxx delivered strong audiences across the WNBA and Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) on Sunday, July 5, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The post Women’s Sports Sundays on ESPN drives strong audience growth across WNBA and AUSL appeared first on ESPN Press Room […]