EverPass Media has expanded its sports streaming portfolio through a new multi-year licensing agreement with ESPN, giving the company exclusive rights to distribute ESPN+ to commercial businesses across the United States. Beginning in October, bars, restaurants, hotels, and other establishments will be able to stream ESPN+ as a separate package through the EverPass platform.
The deal positions EverPass as a key player in the commercial sports distribution market, further building on its partnerships with major streaming providers.
“This is an important step forward for EverPass and the commercial marketplace,” said Alex Kaplan, CEO of EverPass Media. “Working with ESPN, one of the most iconic brands in global sports, brings year-round streaming content to bars, restaurants, hotels, and other venues. With access to premium content from the NFL, NHL, NCAA, PGA TOUR, soccer and more, ESPN+ adds tremendous value to our platform and to the businesses we serve.”
The agreement includes access to more than 2,200 live events annually, featuring high-demand programming from across the sports landscape. ESPN+ content available to EverPass customers will include college football and basketball from the SEC, Big 12, ACC, and Big East. Also top international soccer leagues such as LaLiga, Bundesliga, the FA Cup, and Copa del Rey; around 50 exclusive NHL regular season games; and UFC Fight Nights through the end of 2025. Golf, tennis, cricket, and lacrosse coverage will also be part of the package.
Kaplan added that the collaboration reflects the company’s broader strategy of creating a one-stop hub for sports programming in commercial settings.
“This collaboration reinforces our commitment to aggregating the content that matters most to fans and delivering it through a seamless and accessible all-in-one platform for business owners,” he said. “As we expand our lineup and continue building the most comprehensive sports offering in the market, EverPass is quickly becoming the go-to partner for commercial venues looking to create energy, drive foot traffic and grow revenue through live sports.”
EverPass already carries a deep portfolio of sports rights through agreements with leading streaming services. Its current lineup includes NFL Sunday Ticket, Peacock Sports Pass with Premier League and Big Ten coverage, Prime Video’s slate of Thursday Night Football and NBA games, Paramount+ and its UEFA Champions League broadcasts, along with additional properties.
Launched in April 2023, EverPass works with rights holders and distributors to open new revenue channels for sports content in commercial markets. The company’s pitch centers on helping venues grow by attracting customers with premium live sports programming while removing the complications that often come with commercial distribution rights.
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