"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
The return of football to television this past August helped drive an upsurge in television viewership, propelling the total share of linear television to...
The company claimed that the changes were being made so it could continue to bring fans “more exclusive live sports, ESPN+ originals and premium editorial.”
The demise of ESPN has been greatly exaggerated. The network is operating from a place of strength, while others make up scenarios for why it's going down the drain.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”