World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is changing where fans will watch its biggest matches. Starting September 20, WWE’s monthly Premium Live Events — a term the company originally coined to replace the traditional “pay-per-view” label — will move from Peacock to ESPN’s new streaming service in a blockbuster deal valued at $1.6 billion. The transition begins […] 3 mins read
Beginning in 2026, ESPN will become the exclusive U.S. home for all WWE Premium Live Events (PLEs), including high-profile titles such as WrestleMania, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series. The move follows a newly announced five-year agreement between ESPN and WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings, valued at approximately $1.6 billion, according to reporting from […] 3 mins read
After a 13-day blackout, Disney and DirecTV have reached a new carriage agreement, restoring critical channels like ABC and ESPN just in time for major events, including college football and the Emmy Awards. Over 11 million DirecTV subscribers who were impacted by the dispute can now breathe a sigh of relief, as fan-favorite events like […] 3 mins read
This Sunday, October 1st, football fans and Disney enthusiasts alike can enjoy a completely unique viewing experience with the first ever “Toy Story Funday Football” alternate broadcast. This innovative telecast by Pixar and ESPN brings the Jaguars vs. Falcons matchup to animated life inside Andy’s bedroom with all your beloved Toy Story characters. Through the […] 2 mins read
Disney is set to consolidate its streaming platforms ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+ into a single app by the end of this year, as announced by CEO Bob Iger. The move is described as a logical progression of the company’s Direct-to-Consumer offerings. Despite the consolidation, Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ will continue operating as standalone services. The […] 1 min read
Get ready for the first-ever live, animated hockey game! On March 14th at 7pm ET/PT, Disney Channel, ESPN, and the NHL will air the “NHL Big City Greens Classic,” which will feature the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers in a groundbreaking event that combines sports and animation. This event will showcase real-time volumetric animation […] 2 mins read
In time for Monday Night Football, good news for Dish and Sling TV subscribers. After a dispute caused the Disney networks to go dark on Dish and Sling TV at midnight on September 30, both companies have taken significant steps toward a new carriage agreement. “We have reached a handshake agreement with DISH/Sling TV, which […] 1 min read