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.

SportsCenter

Air Date: January 18, 2026

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: January 18, 2026

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.

Postseason NFL Countdown

Air Date: January 18, 2026

A preview of the NFL Playoffs, and a look ahead to the Super Bowl.

Divisional Round Kickoff

"Divisional Round Kickoff"

Pregame analysis of NFL divisional play.

Houston Texans at New England Patriots

NFL

C.J. Stroud leads Houston against Drake Maye in a duel of elite young QBs. The Texans' top scoring defense faces a Patriots team fresh off a record six-sack performance as both battle at Gillette Stadium for a spot in the AFC title game.

NFL on ESPN Postgame

Air Date: January 18, 2026

NFL postgame.

Arizona State at Houston

NCAAM

Arizona State visits No. 7 Houston at Fertitta Center for a Big 12 game. The Sun Devils, who just fell 89-82 to top-ranked Arizona, look to Maurice Odum to lead the offense by averaging 16.8 ppg. The Cougars seek to extend their win streak.

Path to the College Football Playoff

Rerun Air Date: January 19, 2026

A look at how the two finalists made it to the College Football Playoff national championship game.

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