Tag: ESPN
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ESPN’s Jimmy Pitaro to Represent Disney at The Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
Just weeks after the ESPN direct-to-consumer streaming platform was launched, head of ESPN Jimmy Pitaro will be representing The Walt Disney Company in The Bank of America Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference. He will be participating in a question and answer session during the conference. This will be streamed live for those who want to…
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ESPN Direct-to-Consumer: What You Need to Know
On Thursday, ESPN launched its highly anticipated new direct-to-consumer streaming service, bringing the full suite of ESPN networks and services — within an enhanced ESPN App with new, personalized features and functionality — directly to fans. To find out more, we spoke with Adam Smith, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN, about…
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‘A Defining Moment’: Jimmy Pitaro on ESPN’s New Era of Sports Streaming
ESPN is ushering in a bold new chapter on Thursday with the launch of its standalone direct-to-consumer streaming service. Simply named “ESPN,” the platform offers fans unprecedented access to the full ESPN ecosystem — live games, studio shows, original content, and all 12 networks — without the need for a traditional cable subscription. To learn…
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GUIDE: Next on Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN in September 2025
Disney continues to add more to its streaming services. As it looks to consolidate Hulu with Disney+ next year and it launches ESPN DTC later this month, the house of mouse is consolidating its offerings in fewer destinations. As time goes by, this should make it easier for viewers to find what they want to…
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ESPN DTC to Offer FOX One Combined Bundle
ESPN DTC and FOX One have announced a new bundle opportunity that will be available this coming October!
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Disney Announces Launch Date for ESPN’s Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service
ESPN DTC is launching on August 21, 2025, bringing enhanced features for sports fans and a full suite of ESPN services.
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ESPN to Acquire NFL Network and Other Media Assets from the NFL in Exchange for a 10% Equity Stake in ESPN
ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network which it will both own and operate in a new deal that was announced on Tuesday.
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ESPN Radio To Broadcast The Rich Eisen Show Starting in September
Catch The Rich Eisen Show live on ESPN Radio and streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+ starting September 2.
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‘Vibe Check’ to Premiere on Disney+ on June 30
Catch ‘Vibe Check’ on Disney+: a new ESPN show featuring female voices delivering sports analysis and lively commentary.
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ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ Hits the Road with ’50 States in 50 Days’
Join ESPN’s SportsCenter as it visits 50 states in 50 days, capturing the spirit of sports across America.
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‘The Rich Eisen Show’ Heading to Disney+ and ESPN+ This Fall
The Rich Eisen Show arrives on Disney+ and ESPN+ this fall! Tune in weekdays for sports insights and entertainment.
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‘Vibe Check,’ a New Female-Led Sports-Focused Studio Show, Set to Premiere Exclusively on Disney+ This June
Today at The Disney Upfront, ESPN and Disney+ announced the development of Vibe Check — a new all-female-led sports-focused studio show set to premiere exclusively on Disney+ in late June. Streaming new episodes three times a week, the show will deliver fast-paced coverage of every sport with expert analysis, all-access moments, unapologetic opinions and a healthy dose…
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Disney Announces New Direct-to-Consumer Offering For Singularly Branded ESPN
Discover ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer streaming platform for sports fans offering flexibility and personalized experiences.
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Going Bananas! ESPN and Disney Platforms Set for a Summer of Savannah Bananas Baseball
Join the fun with Savannah Bananas baseball! Catch Banana Ball live on ESPN and Disney+ from legendary stadiums starting in April.
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How ESPN and Dan Orlovsky’s Son, Madden, Created a Moment of ‘Pure Happiness’ in Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day
Discover the touching moments from NFL Live as Madden Orlovsky shares his artwork celebrating World Autism Awareness Day.
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ESPN, Disney+ and Skydance Sports Announce New ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs
Explore the upcoming ESPN Original Series on the Kansas City Chiefs and their remarkable history in the NFL.
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Gary Striewski & Randy Scott Talk New Show ‘SC+’ on Disney+, Sports, and Streaming
Join Gary Striewski and Randy Scott as they discuss the excitement of SC+ on Disney+. Find out what makes it unique!
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New ‘SportsCenter’ Show, ‘SC+’ to Stream Live on Disney+
Get ready for SC+, the new ESPN show on Disney+, starting March 3, 2025. Daily sports commentary awaits you!
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‘Dunk the Halls’ Brings Disney and Basketball Fans Together on Christmas Day
On Christmas Day there will be a different way to watch basketball for the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game. Airing at 12:00 PM ET on Disney+, ESPN2, and ESPN+, Dunk the Halls is an animated approach to the game. It is a real-time recreated animated broadcast of the game that won’t just…
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A Look Behind the Scenes at ESPN’s Innovative ‘The Simpsons Funday Football’ and ‘Dunk the Halls’ Alt-Casts
This December, ESPN is giving fans the opportunity to experience both an NFL game and an NBA game in a unique, animated fashion — as only The Walt Disney Company can do. First, on December 9, ESPN will offer three distinctly different viewing options across six platforms for Monday Night Football’s Week 14 matchup between the Cincinnati…
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ESPN Launches on Disney+
Disney+ launched a new ESPN tile and hub for bundle subscribers along with with tiles for non-bundle subscribers.
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‘They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce’ Set for January 2025 on ESPN
Future Hall of Fame center Jason Kelce is becoming a quarterback of late-night sports entertainment television with They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce on ESPN. Airing on Friday nights/early Saturday mornings, the new personality-driven, one-hour program will take its inspiration from traditional late-night television, emphasizing a comedic approach throughout all five scheduled episodes which run in conjunction…
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ESPN and TNT Sports Reach Agreement for Iconic ‘Inside the NBA’ to be Exclusively Distributed on ESPN and ABC Platforms Beginning with 2025-26 NBA Regular Season
ESPN, in partnership with TNT Sports and the National Basketball Association, announced today that it will exclusively present the iconic Inside the NBA studio show on its platforms starting with the 2025-26 regular season — the first season in ESPN and the NBA’s landmark 11-year rights extension, announced in July. TNT Sports will continue to independently produce Inside the…
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ESPN+ and Select ESPN Content Coming to Disney+
ESPN+ and some other ESPN content is heading to Disney+!