Disney Sports / ESPN

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ESPN, also known as Disney Sports, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, with partial ownership by Hearst Communications. Founded in 1979, the company employs approximately 11,120 individuals and reported $17.6 billion in revenue as of 2024. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, focusing on delivering sports content.

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1979

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11,117

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Privately Owned

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Earlier this week, ESPN released an analysis report card, awarding the Seattle Mariners' recent trade for Brendan Donovan an A-, one of the better grades among offseason moves. On February 6, during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Deion Sanders definitively stated he would not pursue an NFL coaching future. Also on February 6, Gotham FC’s match against the Houston Dash on May 31, originally slated for NWSL+, moved to exclusive streaming on the ESPN App. This follows a groundbreaking partnership solidified on February 5, where the NFL acquired a 10 percent stake in ESPN. In return, the network assumed operational control over NFL Network and the linear distribution of NFL RedZone, marking a significant shift in sports media rights.

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Disney Sports / ESPN offers 7 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Disney Sports / ESPN's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio, media and TV services and content rights.

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Disney Sports / ESPN's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Disney Sports / ESPN's revenue into 3 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to Disney Sports / ESPN's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Feb

12th

2026

14:30

B2B Tag

Browns being ranked dead last says more about ESPN than Cleveland

The Cleveland Browns have the best rookie class in the NFL in 2025. That didn't necessarily translate into many wins, but with a new head coach and coaching staff in town, and another year of experience, the future looks bright in Berea.

Dawg Pound Daily

Feb

12th

2026

13:14

Events, B2B Tag

Disneyland to play a key role in ESPN’s ‘Year of the Super Bowl’ celebration

The confetti-filled finale of the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory officially kicked off ESPN’s “Year of the Super Bowl” celebration leading up to next year’s game in Los Angeles that is expected to include a starring role for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

The Orange County Register

Feb

12th

2026

10:41

Emerging Tech, Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

At Super Bowl LX, Media Titans Fought for the Future of NFL Rights

Super Bowl LX doubled as a media summit, with top executives positioning themselves for the NFL’s next media rights deal, which could be worth up to $200 billion. While the Seattle Seahawks‘ defense pulverized Drake Maye and the New England Patriots on their way to a convincing 29-13 victory in Super Bowl LX on Sunday from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, a battle nearly as massive was ongoing upstairs in the luxury suites that could help alter the future of the NFL.

Boardroom TV

Feb

12th

2026

05:30

B2B Tag

ESPN just uttered the unsaid about the Colts and Anthony Richardson

The Indianapolis Colts have an easy decision for QB1 in 2026: Re-sign Daniel Jones. Otherwise, things get messy. Anthony Richardson is entering the final year of his rookie deal (assuming the team doesn't pick up his fifth-year option), and he has yet to be good.

Horseshoe Heroes

Feb

12th

2026

03:54

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

ESPN, ONE Championship sign multi-year broadcast deal for Australia, New Zealand

ESPN today announced a multi-year agreement with ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organisation, which will make ONE events available exclusively via ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. ESPN will air all ONE events live, excluding select pay-per-view events, across its most widely distributed sports network spanning Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ.

Fightnewsaustralia

Feb

12th

2026

00:30

B2B Tag

Giants Now: ESPN's Field Yates comes out with new mock draft

ESPN's Field Yates comes out with new mock draft The last time ESPN's Field Yates released a mock draft was in Week 14, when he projected a wideout to the Giants with their first pick. The draft analyst just came out with his latest mock draft, in which he went in a different direction for the Giants' top selection.

New York Giants

Feb

11th

2026

18:30

Sports Rights Updates, B2B Tag

ESPN And ONE Championship Enter Exclusive Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement For Australia And New Zealand

ESPN today announced a multi-year agreement with ONE Championship (ONE), the world’s largest martial arts organization, which will make ONE events available exclusively via ESPN in Australia and New Zealand. ESPN will air all ONE events live, excluding select pay-per-view events, across its most widely distributed sports network spanning Disney+, Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ.

ONE Championship

Feb

11th

2026

18:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

faced as broadcast dominates Super Bowl

The 2026 Super Bowl lured 124.9 million viewers across the US on Sunday, per Nielsen data, which marks a decline from the previous year’s 127.7 million viewers across broadcast and streaming platforms. Considering that the 2025 Super Bowl was available free to stream on Fox-owned Tubi, we are surprised the gulf between the two events isn’t wider, as this year’s event required viewers to stump up for a Peacock Premium subscription.

ReThink Technology Research

Feb

11th

2026

18:30

Events, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

ESPN Unveils Year of the Super Bowl: A Landmark, Yearlong Celebration Building Toward ESPN's First Super Bowl Production in February 2027

ESPN announces Year of the Super Bowl, a sweeping 12-month, multi-platform celebration of America's biggest sporting event and building toward ESPN's first-ever Super Bowl production in February 2027. In collaboration with the NFL, this yearlong effort marks one of the most ambitious cross-company initiatives in ESPN and Disney history, designed to elevate the Super Bowl experience for fans while uniting the storytelling strength, innovation, and cultural reach of ESPN, Disney, and the NFL.

4RFV International Broadcast News

Feb

11th

2026

18:30

Baseball, B2B Tag

ESPN takes over MLB.tv; in-market streaming available to 20 teams

officially took control of 's out-of-market streaming service, , on Tuesday in a key component of the two sides' reworked media rights deal. Additionally, the league made in-market streaming subscriptions available Tuesday for 20 of its 30 clubs via the MLB App.

The Economic Times

Feb

11th

2026

15:11

B2B Tag

ESPN’s Latest Mock Draft Sends a Clear Message to the Vikings

The Vikings have addressed cornerback year after year, and yet the position keeps resurfacing as a first-round need. ESPN’s latest mock draft suggests that the cycle isn’t ending anytime soon. ESPN’s Field Yates is the latest prominent draft media personality to send the Vikings a corner.

PurplePTSD

Feb

11th

2026

14:50

B2B Tag

ESPN’s Field Yates reinforces need for trench upgrades in new 2026 mock

The Chargers seemingly have a clear path to one of the draft’s best prospects who also happens to play one of the most crucial positions the team needs to address this offseason. Penn State’s Vega Ioane is widely viewed as the consensus top offensive guard in the draft class.

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Disney Sports / ESPN currently holds 402 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including marathon, futsal, poker, rugby league, fishing, tennis, softball, ice hockey, table tennis, ice skating, beach volleyball, sports sublicensing, cycling, soccer | association football, triathlon, rugby union, basketball, ultimate frisbee, multi-sport, polo, other sports, athletics, golf, cricket, kabaddi, american football, field hockey, horse racing, australian rules football, aquatics and swimming, surfing, badminton, baseball, climbing, padel and pickleball, combat sports, handball, professional wrestling, volleyball, motorsports, boxing, lacrosse, weightlifting, gymnastics and winter sports.

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