ABC, also known as American Broadcasting Company, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US. It operates under Disney Linear Networks and serves as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 1943, the company maintains approximately 4,240 employees and specializes in broadcast television and radio. Functioning as an American multinational commercial broadcast television network, it is the flagship property of Walt Disney Television, a division of Disney General Entertainment Content of The Walt Disney Company.
On February 20, 2026, ABC announced special coverage for the 2026 State of the Union address by President Donald Trump and the Democratic response from Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, scheduled to air on Tuesday, February 24, and stream on Disney+, Hulu, and ABC News Live. Previously, on January 22, 2026, the network scheduled "The Turpins: A New House of Horror – A Diane Sawyer Special Event" to premiere on Tuesday, February 3. This special details the 2018 rescue of 13 children from the Turpin family home. Earlier, on December 6, 2025, ABC News prepared to air "Avatar: A New Era – Special Edition of 20/20" in December, anticipating the next installment in James Cameron's film series.
ABC currently holds 13 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including australian rules football, multi-sport, baseball, ice hockey, marathon, basketball, american football, motorsports and soccer | association football.
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