ESPN is using the NFL Network studios for their 2026 World Cup coverage after acquiring the network in a $3 billion deal, following the broadcaster's 'downsizing' of its Los Angeles operations

ESPN has officially closed its deal to acquire the NFL Network and other media assets from the league in exchange for a 10% stake in the sports network. In addition to the NFL Network, ESPN will take control of the linear RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy.

The landscape of sports broadcasting shifted dramatically over the weekend as ESPN officially completed its acquisition of the NFL Network and several key digital assets from the league. The transaction received final approval from government regulators ...

Following regulatory approval by the U.S. Justice Department and other government agencies, ESPN and the NFL have announced that ESPN's purchase of the NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized. Last August, ESPN and the NFL reached a ...

ESPN's purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction. The league and ESPN officially announced the closing of the deal Saturday night after the Justice Department and other ...

The CW Network and ESPN Team Up to Stream More Than 800 Hours of Live Events From CW Sports on the ESPN App CW Sports Events Will Exclusively Stream Live Within the ESPN App for All ESPN Unlimited Plan Subscribers Groundbreaking Agreement Combines College ...

ESPN completed its acquisition of NFL Network and other league media assets after receiving regulatory approval, the companies said Saturday. The deal cleared review by the U.S. Department of Justice and overseas competition authorities. As part of the ...

Stephen A. Smith has been a longtime staple on the ESPN network. In March, Smith signed a new contract, paying him over $100 million for the next five years. It made Smith the highest-paid talent at ESPN. He appears on ESPN’s NBA coverage as well as ...