DStv and The Walt Disney Company Africa have announced the return of sports entertainment stable ESPN after a seven year break on the platform.
ESPN and ESPN Classic were yanked from DStv in July 2013 and now ESPN's back, along with ESPN2 instead of Classic.
Here's an info. pack of Q&As to help you navigate both, with clarity on what to expect from each:
What is ESPN?
In Africa, ESPN and ESPN2 feature these sports:
- NBA (National Basketball Association)
- NFL (National Football League)
- NHL (National Hockey League)
- MLB (Major League Baseball)
- MLS (Major League Soccer)
- Live football leagues including the Dutch Eredivisie, the English Football League and the Scottish Premier League.
Both channels air 24/7 and also feature a variety of news, studio and documentary programming.
What is the difference between ESPN and ESPN2?
ESPN 2 will feature the latest from America’s top sporting leagues such as the NBA, NFL, NHL and MLB.
ESPN will feature live matches and programming from a number of European and African football leagues, matches, stars and athletes.
Both channels will feature news, studio and documentary programming.
Where can I find ESPN?
- DStv channel 218
- 137 (Ghana)
- 337 (Uganda)
- 618 for Portuguese Markets
- GOtv channel 38
Where can I find ESPN2?
- DStv channel 219
- 618 for Portuguese Markets
Who can watch ESPN?
DStv viewers who have the following packages:
- Premium
- Compact Plus
- Compact
- Family/Familia (Mozambique)
GOtv Max
Who can watch ESPN2?
DStv viewers who have the following packages:
- Premium
- Compact Plus
When will these channels launch on DStv and GOtv?
Wednesday 29 July 2020 at 18h00.
Will matches, programmes and other ESPN content be available on Catch Up?
- Select ESPN programming such as documentaries, films and magazine shows will be available on Catch Up.
- Repeats of matches will not be available on Catch Up.
What programming highlights can I expect to see?
NFL’s Monday Night Football
MLB
NBA
College football from most of the major conferences, as well as the College Football Playoff
Men and women’s college basketball, including the women’s NCAA Tournament
WNBA
Little League World Series
Studio shows including ESPN FC and Pardon the Interruption
Documentaries and original programming including the “30 for 30” films.
Will I be able to see local programming on ESPN?
Confirmed local sporting coverage includes West African Football Union (WAFU) Cup of Nations and featured boxing tournaments and events.
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