DAZN has acquired live rights to a wide range of U.S. college football and basketball content through a multi-year sublicensing agreement with ESPN.
ESPN to acquire NFL Network in equity deal with NFL
ESPN and the National Football League (NFL) have announced a non-binding agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL Network and key media assets in exchange for a 10% equity stake […]
ESPN launches new direct-to-consumer service
ESPN has officially launched its long-anticipated direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service alongside an enhanced ESPN App, marking a pivotal moment in the network’s digital evolution.
Eredivisie and ESPN finalise agreement
The controversial extension of Eredivisie broadcast rights in the Dutch domestic market has been agreed.
Disney, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery combine for new sports streaming service
A new streaming service will bring together linear sports networks with the direct-to-consumer ESPN+ to offer fans access to sports including NFL, NBA, , MLB, NHL, NASCAR, College Sports, UFC, […]
Disney planning to take ESPN direct-to-consumer
isney chief executive Bob Iger says it’s “not a matter of if but when” it takes the ESPN sports channels direct-to-consumer.
Eredivisie clubs unanimously agree on ESPN deal
Eredivisie CV and the 18 Eredivisie clubs have unanimously reached an agreement on an negotiated outcome that hands the broadcast rights to ESPN through until 2030.
ESPN renews Eredivisie football matches
Disney-owned sports broadcaster ESPN has renewed its contract to show top flight Dutch football until 2030.
United Media teams up with ESPN
United Media has signed a multi-year contract with ESPN to bring exclusive broadcasts of NCAA basketball and American football league games to Sport Klub channels across the entire Adriatic region.
ESPN wants to create a sports hub – even including competitors
ESPN is exploring the creation of a feature on its website and app that would link users directly to a live sporting event that is being streamed.