The CW Network and ESPN team up to stream more than 800 hours of live events from CW Sports on the ESPN App
ESPN Press Room • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The CW Network and ESPN have partnered to make the ESPN App the exclusive streaming platform for all CW Sports live events for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers, starting Summer 2026.
- This agreement includes live coverage of college football and basketball from ACC, Pac-12, and Mountain West conferences, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series, WWE NXT, PBA Bowling, PBR Bull Riding, AVP Volleyball, and the 2026 Arizona Bowl.
- CW Sports will continue broadcasting live on The CW Network, providing fans with both free over-the-air access and streaming via ESPN, expanding reach and offering advertisers broader audience engagement.
- ESPN Unlimited subscribers will benefit from a consolidated sports streaming experience, with access to more than 800 hours of CW Sports content annually alongside ESPN’s existing offerings.
- CW Sports has seen significant growth since its 2023 launch, including record viewership for NASCAR races and extended partnerships with major college sports conferences through 2031.
