ESPN2

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ESPN2
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
NetworkESPN
HeadquartersBristol, Connecticut
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format720p HDTV
Ownership
OwnerThe Walt Disney Company
Sister channelsESPN, ESPNews, ESPN Classic, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes
History
LaunchedOctober 1, 1993


ESPN2 is an American multinational pay television network that is owned by The Walt Disney Company through its ESPN Inc. subsidiary. The channel was launched on October 1, 1993, and is a sister network to ESPN. ESPN2 primarily broadcasts sports-related programming, including live and recorded event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming.

History[edit | edit source]

ESPN2 was launched on October 1, 1993, as a more youth-oriented channel compared to its parent network, ESPN. The channel initially featured a more informal presentation style, with hosts often wearing casual attire and using a more relaxed tone. Over time, ESPN2's programming and presentation style have become more similar to ESPN, though it still occasionally features alternative sports and events.

Programming[edit | edit source]

ESPN2's programming includes a wide variety of sports, such as college football, college basketball, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association (NBA) games, and tennis. The network also airs sports talk shows, including First Take and Highly Questionable. Additionally, ESPN2 broadcasts coverage of major sporting events, such as the X Games and the Little League World Series.

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High-Definition[edit | edit source]

ESPN2 launched its high-definition simulcast feed, ESPN2 HD, on January 6, 2005. The HD feed broadcasts in 720p, the same format as ESPN HD. Most of the network's programming is available in high-definition.

International Versions[edit | edit source]

ESPN2 has several international versions, including ESPN2 Caribbean and ESPN2 Brazil, which broadcast localized sports content tailored to their respective regions.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD