ESPN and WWE reached a five-year, $1.6 billion agreement that includes exclusive rights to air the wrestling company's premier live events (PLE) beginning in 2026 as part of the Worldwide Leader's ...

WrestleMania and other premium events will be part of ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026 in a five-year deal with WWE.

ESPN and the NFL have benefited from each other in different ways for decades. That relationship is reportedly entering a new chapter.

ESPN will acquire NFL Network and other media assets from the NFL in exchange for the league taking a 10% equity stake in the all-sports network as part of a landmark agreement.