NBA Africa and ESPN Africa have announced a multiyear agreement that will see ESPN2 (DStv 219 and Starsat 249) broadcast a record of more than 180 NBA regular season and Playoff games each season, including the entire Conference Finals and Finals, beginning with the 2022-23 NBA season that tipped off last month. As part […]
Athletes Unlimited and ESPN inks multi-year rights agreement for Pro Softball and Lacrosse
Athletes Unlimited and ESPN have reached a new multi-year rights agreement for pro softball and lacrosse. In all, more than 160 live games from the innovative player-centric women’s sports organization will air exclusively on ESPN platforms over the next two years. At least 90 Athletes Unlimited events will be televised on linear networks over […]
International Padel Federation has inked broadcast partnership with ESPN
The official new global padel tour – governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP) and backed by the Professional Players Association (PPA) and Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) has announced a landmark broadcasting deal, with ESPN revealed as the Official tour’s broadcast partner in LATAM, covering South America, Central America, Mexico and Caribbean. The Disney-owned […]
Erin McPherson of Verizon on partnership with ESPN for Edge Innovation Center & NFL 5G deal
Verizon, one of the world’s leading providers of 5G technology recently collaborated with ESPN for the launch of the ESPN Edge Innovation Center. Verizon also NFL announced a 10-year deal with NFL reportedly worth more than $1 billion. As part of the new pact, Verizon will be able to put its 5G brand on NFL […]
ESPN launches Edge Innovation Center with Accenture, Verizon and Microsoft
ESPN has launched the ESPN Edge Innovation Center, aiming to collaborate with other leaders in technology to explore how new technologies like 5G, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) and mobile edge computing (MEC) can enable new ways for fans to experience sports. The ESPN Edge Innovation Center will include key partnerships in the categories of technology, […]