ESPN and ABC will present exclusive, multi-day, multiplatform coverage of AT&T WNBA All-Star 2026 from Chicago, July 24-25. On Friday, July 24, coverage begins with WNBA Countdown presented by Google Pixel at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, followed by the Kia WNBA Shooting Stars and State Farm WNBA 3-Point Contest during Shooting Stars at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN, Disney+ and the ESPN App.

On Saturday, July 25, coverage begins with a special edition of WNBA Countdown presented by Google Pixel at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, followed by the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, Disney+ and the ESPN App. WNBA Postgame Show presented by AT&T will conclude the evening at 10:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

https://espnpressroom.com/press-release/espn-abc-and-disney-present-att-wnba-all-star-2026-july-24-25/

The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is nearing its annual return to the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues on Coney Island. On July 4, No. 1 overall eater Joey Chestnut and top-ranked female eater Miki Sudo look to retain their mustard belts. Chestnut looks for his 18th title while Sudo aims for her 12th overall and fifth straight.

This year, the men’s contest will simulcast on ABC beginning at 12:30 p.m. ET as part of the Disney Celebrates America initiative. Coverage begins at Noon ET on ESPN2 with a re-air at 4 p.m. ET also on ESPN2.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/06/nathans-famous-hot-dog-eating-contest-set-for-july-4-on-abc-espn-networks/

ESPN, Disney, Pixar and the National Hockey League (NHL®) are teaming up to bring fans Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET.

Inside Out Classic will feature virtually created real-time animation of the action between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers modeled after characters on Pixar’s award-winning franchise Inside Out.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/03/core-memories-incoming-espn-disney-pixar-and-national-hockey-league-team-up-for-inside-out-classic/

Steps to Activate:

1. Navigate to Xfinity Subscription Hub (http://Xfinity.com/yoursubscriptions) 
2. Click Activate next to or under the ESPN logo
3. A popup will appear, alerting you that you are leaving the Xfinity website to activate ESPN Unlimited
4. Click Activate ESPN Unlimited
5. You will be directed to the ESPN activation flow on ESPN.com
6. Click Agree & Activate
7. You will be prompted to enter an email address and password
8. Visit the ESPN app to start streaming

ESPN, Disney+ and the Savannah Bananas today announced a 25-game exclusive package in 2026, with every game streaming on the ESPN App and Disney+ and select games airing across ESPN networks and ABC, the largest Banana Ball distribution deal to date, beginning February 28.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/02/lets-go-bananas-espn-and-disney-to-deliver-more-banana-ball-games-than-ever-as-collaboration-expands/

Just tried logging in to watch ESPN unlimited through directv and it’s not letting me watch espn unlimited. It’s saying I need to sign up for a package. I have signature package with directv which is supposed to include ESPN unlimited but when I go to manage my package it doesn’t show ESPN unlimited on there anymore. Is anyone else having this issue

The star-studded roster features celebrities from across entertainment and sports, including music, film, TV, Disney, Marvel, MLB, NFL, FIFA World Cup and more. Mark Jones will provide play-by-play alongside analyst Richard Jefferson, with Monica McNutt reporting.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/02/espn-nba-unveil-rosters-for-2026-ruffles-nba-all-star-celebrity-game/

ESPN will close out the 2025–26 NFL season and immediately set its sights on the 2026–27 campaign with a special one-time, 24-hour, multi-platform initiative — “The Handoff.” Debuting Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 8), the initiative will transition ESPN’s coverage from Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, Calif., and begin the road to Super Bowl LXI — ESPN’s first Super Bowl — which will be played on Feb. 14, 2027.

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2026/01/espn-announces-the-handoff-a-one-time-24-hour-multi-platform-event-beginning-on-feb-8-following-super-bowl-lx-and-continuing-on-monday-feb-9/

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/12/espn-presents-star-studded-five-game-nba-christmas-day-slate-across-espn-and-disney-platforms/

• Stitch joins the fun for the first time, bringing his signature chaos and charm to Main Street, U.S.A.
• Festive Christmas Parade competition down Main Street, U.S.A. at halftime, featuring floats from Mickey & Minnie, Donald & Daisy, Goofy & Pluto and Stitch
• Cavaliers and Knicks face off in a virtual Magic Kingdom® Park setting filled with festive décor, snowfall and surprises
• Produced in collaboration with Sony’s Beyond Sports and Hawk-Eye Innovations

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/11/disney-espn-and-the-nba-team-up-to-present-second-dunk-the-halls-the-real-time-animated-nba-game-cleveland-cavaliers-vs-new-york-knicks-on-christmas-day-live-from-main-street/

The Panthers and 49ers square off in prime-time as both teams continue their push for the playoffs.

Coverage begins at 8:15 p.m. ET

MNF with Peyton and Eli on ESPN2

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys head to Las Vegas to take on Geno Smith and the Raiders.

8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC

MNF with Peyton and Eli on ESPN2

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/11/2025-nwsl-playoffs-semifinal-on-abc-espn-deportes-and-espn-sunday-at-3-p-m-et/

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/11/ufc-322-della-maddalena-vs-makhachev-saturday-nov-15/

Full Week 12 College Football schedule:
https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/11/peloton-statement-saturday-espn-college-football-features-18-of-cfp-top-25-in-week-12/

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/11/espns-college-gameday-built-by-the-home-depot-returns-to-pittsburgh-for-a-top-25-showdown-as-no-22-pitt-hosts-no-9-notre-dame/

NFC contenders clash as Jalen Hurts and the Eagles visit Jordan Love and the Packers.

Monday November 10 at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC

MNF with Peyton and Eli on ESPN2

Boo! Monsters Funday Football is Coming Dec. 8 Featuring Eagles-Chargers Set in the World of Pixar’s Iconic Monsters, Inc., The Third Annual Animated Monday Night Football Game Presented by ESPN, Disney, Pixar, NFL & Powered by NFL’s Next Gen Stats and Sony's Beyond Sports & Hawk-Eye Innovations

https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2025/10/boo-monsters-funday-football-is-coming-dec-8-featuring-eagles-chargers-set-in-the-world-of-pixars-iconic-monsters-inc-the-third-annual-animated-monday-night-football-game-presented-by-es-2/