ESPN Deportes

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ESPN Deportes

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Country	United States
Headquarters	Bristol, Connecticut
Programming
Language(s)	Spanish
Ownership
Owner	ESPN Inc.
Sister channels	ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPN Classic, ESPN3
History
Launched	January 7, 2004

ESPN Deportes is an American Spanish language pay television sports channel that is owned by ESPN Inc., a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (which owns a controlling 80% stake) and Hearst Communications (which owns the remaining 20%). The channel primarily broadcasts sports-related programming including live and recorded event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming aimed at the Hispanic community in the United States.

History

ESPN Deportes was launched on January 7, 2004, as a 24-hour Spanish-language sports channel. The channel was created to cater to the growing Hispanic population in the United States, providing them with sports content in their native language. Initially, ESPN Deportes was available only to a limited number of cable subscribers, but it has since expanded its reach and is now available on most major cable and satellite providers.

Programming

ESPN Deportes offers a wide range of sports programming, including live coverage of major sports events, sports news, and analysis. Some of the key sports covered by ESPN Deportes include:

• Soccer: Coverage includes major leagues such as La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, and Major League Soccer (MLS), as well as international tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Champions League.
• Baseball: Broadcasts include Major League Baseball (MLB) games, as well as coverage of the Caribbean Series and other international baseball events.
• Basketball: Coverage includes games from the NBA, as well as international basketball competitions.
• American football: Includes coverage of the NFL, college football, and other American football events.
• Boxing: Features live boxing matches and related programming.
• Tennis: Coverage of major tennis tournaments, including the Grand Slam events.

Notable Shows

ESPN Deportes features a variety of original programming, including sports talk shows, analysis programs, and documentaries. Some of the notable shows on the channel include:

• SportsCenter (Spanish-language edition)
• Fútbol Picante
• Cronómetro
• Nación ESPN
• Raza Deportiva

Related Channels

ESPN Deportes is part of the larger ESPN family of networks, which includes:

• ESPN
• ESPN2
• ESPNews
• ESPN Classic
• ESPN3

See Also

• ESPN
• ESPN2
• ESPNews
• ESPN Classic
• ESPN3
• The Walt Disney Company
• Hearst Communications
• Spanish language television networks in the United States