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ESPN generated its most-watched first half of the year in more than a decade in 2026.

ESPN delivers strongest first half viewership performance since 2012 across television networks

The excitement, joy and energy of youth flag football will once again take center stage across Disney and ESPN platforms as the NFL FLAG Championships return for a third consecutive year from Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26.

Young stars shine as third annual NFL FLAG Championships return to Disney & ESPN platforms, July 24-26

The 2026–27 NHL season begins Tuesday, September 29, with ESPN’s exclusive Opening Night tripleheader and the Carolina Hurricanes’ banner-raising ceremony as defending Stanley Cup champions.

ESPN ushers in 2026-27 NHL Season Tuesday, September 29 with exclusive Opening Night tripleheader

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.

ESPN’s Award-Winning “My Wish” series celebrates 20th anniversary of granting sports wishes on ‘SportsCenter’ beginning July 19

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.

SEC Network set for 50 hours of original studio programming for 2026 SEC Kickoff Presented by Regions Bank, live from Tampa, July 19-23

Ahead of ESPN’s first ever Super Bowl season, Disney and Champion unveiled the Disney | Champion NFL Collection, a landmark apparel collaboration pairing all 32 NFL teams with iconic Disney, Marvel, Star Wars™ and Pixar characters through creative matchups inspired by team identity, fan culture and the storytelling power of sport.

Emmitt Smith, Fernando Mendoza, Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady headline Fan Draft at Fanatics Fest NYC for Disney | Champion NFL collection debut

On Wednesday evening, an elite lineup of athletes and Hollywood stars gathered at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City to celebrate the year’s best moments in sports at The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One. The show, which aired live on ABC and streamed on the ESPN App in pattern with ABC airings across time zones, was hosted by comedian, actor, writer and producer Marcello Hernández, who became the first Latino host of the ESPYS in 25 years.

The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One honored Jalen Brunson, Myles Garrett, Alysa Liu, Fernando Mendoza, Shohei Ohtani, A’ja Wilson, the New York Knicks & more

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.

ESPN and Southwestern Athletic Conference announce multi-year media rights agreement through 2030-31

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.

ACC Network unveils ACC Huddle travel schedule for Weeks 0-3; former Pitt QB Max Browne joins ACCN Primetime Football booth

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 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honored Stephen Curry, Jeffrey Lurie, Laurie Tisch, the Baltimore Ravens & more

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.

ESPN delivers its second most-watched Wimbledon coverage

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.

ESPN to air 2026 WNBA All-Star Draft featuring legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon on July 15

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.

ESPN set to present exclusive coverage of 2026 Little League Softball® Region Tournaments

ESPN has signed Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to a new multi-year agreement that will extend his tenure with the company beyond 20 years, ensuring one of sports media's most trusted and recognizable voices remains at the center of ESPN's NFL coverage for years to come. Schefter remains one of the industry's most respected insiders, having helped modernize this coveted reporting position during his entire tenure at ESPN, which began in 2009.

ESPN reaches multi-year extension with Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter

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