ESPNEWS HD

United States United States

ESPNEWS HD is a cable and satellite channel in the United States that focuses exclusively on sports news coverage. Unlike live game broadcasts, the network provides rolling updates, scores, highlights, and analysis around the clock. Viewers can expect segments on major professional leagues like the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL, as well as college sports, motorsports, and international events. The programming style is built around rapid information delivery, with tickers, breaking news alerts, and studio discussions that prioritize timeliness over long-form storytelling. It serves as a resource for fans who want to stay current on trades, injuries, press conferences, and league developments without committing to a full game broadcast.

In addition to its linear feed, ESPNEWS HD is available through many cable and satellite providers as part of standard sports packages. The channel also streams live content on the ESPN app and connected devices for subscribers who authenticate their pay-TV credentials. TV guide listings typically show a repeating cycle of news segments and special reports, though the schedule can shift quickly to accommodate live press events or breaking stories. The network does not carry original documentaries or studio shows with fixed hosts; instead, it relies on a rotating team of ESPN reporters and analysts who contribute segments from various studio

Schedule
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
00:00 - 00:30
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
News
Inside baseball news from MLB reporter Jeff Passan.
Pardon the Interruption
00:30 - 01:00
Pardon the Interruption
Sports talk
The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports...
The Schrager Hour
01:00 - 02:00
The Schrager Hour
News
Peter Schrager recaps his week on the road covering the NFL.
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
02:00 - 02:30
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
News
Inside baseball news from MLB reporter Jeff Passan.
Pardon the Interruption
02:30 - 03:00
Pardon the Interruption
Sports talk
The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports...
The Schrager Hour
03:00 - 04:00
The Schrager Hour
News
Peter Schrager recaps his week on the road covering the NFL.
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
04:00 - 04:30
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
News
Inside baseball news from MLB reporter Jeff Passan.
Pardon the Interruption
04:30 - 05:00
Pardon the Interruption
Sports talk
The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports...
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
05:00 - 05:30
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
News
Inside baseball news from MLB reporter Jeff Passan.
Pardon the Interruption
05:30 - 06:00
Pardon the Interruption
Sports talk
The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports...
Monster Energy's Rip to Cabo 2026
06:00 - 07:00
Monster Energy's Rip to Cabo 2026
Special, Action sports
Annual off-road motorcycle adventure through Baja, Mexico.
X Games
07:00 - 08:00
X Games
Classic Sport Event, Action sports, Snowboarding, Skiing
Breathtaking action from the X Games with action from events like snowboarding and extreme skiing.
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
08:00 - 08:30
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
News
Inside baseball news from MLB reporter Jeff Passan.
Pardon the Interruption
08:30 - 09:00
Pardon the Interruption
Sports talk
The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports...
Popdarts East Coast Wildcard
09:00 - 10:00
Popdarts East Coast Wildcard
Special
Competitors look to earn a spot in the Popdarts Invitational National Championship. From Orlando, Fla.
Pop-A-Shot Super Qualifier Boston
10:00 - 11:00
Pop-A-Shot Super Qualifier Boston
Special, Basketball
The Pop-A-Shot National Championship Series makes its East Coast debut in Boston, where nearly 200 competitors battle it out for two spots at the 2026 National Championship - including some familiar faces from last year's championship field.
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
11:00 - 11:30
Sources Tell Jeff Passan
News
Inside baseball news from MLB reporter Jeff Passan.
Pardon the Interruption
11:30 - 12:00
Pardon the Interruption
Sports talk
The debate is the story in this fast-paced, half-hour series hosted by former Washington Post sportswriters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. The pair engage in high-energy discussions, conduct interviews and often argue over topics not even related to sports. Other sports...
30 for 30
12:00 - 14:00
30 for 30
The Minister of Defense
Series, Documentary
Chronicling Reggie White's life from the highs of football stardom and stirring sermons to the lows of discrimination and heartbreak.
30 for 30
14:00 - 16:00
30 for 30
Bullies of Baltimore
Series, Documentary
The players of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens come together to reflect on their legendary year of winning the Super Bowl.
SportsCenter
16:00 - 17:00
SportsCenter
News, Sports talk
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 midnight show...
SportsCenter
17:00 - 18:00
SportsCenter
News, Sports talk
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 midnight show...
Get Up
18:00 - 20:00
Get Up
Sports talk
ESPN's morning show features host Mike Greenberg with a rotating and diverse group of analysts opining about and analyzing the latest news from the world of sports. The two-hour, personality-driven show originates from Hudson Square in Lower Manhattan, a modern media hub for...
First Take
20:00 - 22:00
First Take
Sports talk, News, Debate
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 Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny
22:00 - 23:00
The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny
Sports talk, Football, News, Newsmagazine
A popular NFL-focused podcast hosted by Mina Kimes, an NFL analyst at ESPN. The show features Kimes and her dog Lenny, and often includes guests discussing various NFL storylines and topics.
NBA Today
23:00 - 00:00
NBA Today
Sports talk, Basketball
In-depth, comprehensive daily coverage of all aspects of the NBA from expert analysts.