ESPN

ESPN is the leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand, featuring seven U.S. television networks, the leading sports app, direct-to-consumer ESPN+, leading social and digital platforms, ESPN.com, ESPN Audio, and endeavors on every continent around the world. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, and 20 percent by Hearst. Based in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN has approximately 3,800 employees in the U.S. and 4,600 worldwide, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, and other global locations. The company delivers sports content across every screen, from live events and studio shows to digital and audio programming. ESPN’s portfolio includes major sports properties such as the NFL, NBA, MLB, college sports, the UFC, and international football. The brand also operates ESPN Deportes, the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex, and the espnW platform dedicated to women in sports. Through its Take Back Sports initiative, ESPN has reached nearly 1 million youth nationwide, supporting recreational leagues, mental wellness programs, and coach training. The company is committed to storytelling that reflects the full range of sports culture, including its Andscape platform focused on Black culture and identity.