ESPN offers sports fans live major events and original studio programming with the authority that they trust and the personalities that they love. ESPN boasts 6,200 live and/or original hours of programming in over 65 different sports. Exclusive games include Monday Night Football, MLB, NBA, college basketball, college football and College Football Playoff, and many more. Original programming includes news and analysis on SportsCenter, Around the Horn, Pardon the Interruption and ESPN’s own X Games and ESPY’s.

First Take

Air Date: December 23, 2025

Stephen A. Smith hosts this weekday morning sports debate show. Smith provides his expert takes on the day's trending sports topics and under-the-radar news. They're regularly joined by veteran analysts and the top guests in sports and entertainment.

The Pat McAfee Show

Air Date: December 23, 2025

Former NFL punter Pat McAfee brings his humor and candor to the microphone to highlight the day's top stories.

Toledo vs Louisville

NCAAF

The Cardinals (8-4) line up against the Rockets (8-4) in the Boca Raton Bowl. Toledo won bowl games in two of the last three years, moving to 2-0 at the Boca Raton Bowl by beating Liberty in 2022. The Rockets are riding a four-game win streak.

Western Kentucky vs Southern Mississippi

NCAAF

The Hilltoppers and Golden Eagles descend on the Crescent City to compete in the New Orleans Bowl. Western Kentucky has won all four meetings, including 45-28 in the 2015 Conference USA championship game. Southern Miss moved to the Sun Belt in 2022.

UNLV vs Ohio

NCAAF

The Rebels play the Bobcats in the Frisco Bowl. Ohio rides a six-game bowl winning streak, and won this event by shutting out San Diego State in 2018. UNLV had won four in a row prior to its loss at Boise State in the Mountain West title game.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 24, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 24, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

SportsCenter

Air Date: December 24, 2025

The latest news, highlights and inside information from every corner of the sports world is presented each day on "SportsCenter," ESPN's first-ever program when the network debuted in September of 1979. The flagship series airs an evening edition and a brand new late-night show each weekday before the stage is cleared for a live "SportsCenter" morning block that emphasizes fast-paced, highlights-driven reports and what's new on social media platforms.

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