ESPN Caribbean
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Broadcast area | Caribbean |
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Network | Cable Television Network |
Programming | |
Language(s) | English |
Picture format | 720p HDTV (HD feed downgraded to letterboxed 480i for SDTV sets) |
Ownership | |
Owner | ESPN Inc. (operated by The Walt Disney Company Latin America through ESPN International) |
History | |
Launched | 1989 (International) 2007 (Caribbean) |
Links | |
Website | ESPNCaribbean.com |
Availability | |
Cable | |
Flow Trinidad | Channel 162 (ESPN) Channel 161 (ESPN2) |
Satellite | |
DirecTV Caribbean | Channel 621 |
Canal+ Caraïbes | Channel 144 (ESPN) Channel 145 (ESPN2) |
ESPN Caribbean is the local division of ESPN Inc, that broadcasts in most Caribbean countries (in English). Operated as part of the ESPN International division, the service is composed of ESPN and ESPN2; both were launched in 2007.
Programming[]
As with its American parent, ESPN offers a selection of events in the world of sport, while also providing a Caribbean focus on sporting events popular in that region. ESPN's Caribbean networks air in 32 countries and territories. Key programming includes America’s Cup Yachting, ICC World T20, ICC World Cup and Caribbean Super 50, La Liga, Italian Serie A, Golf Majors, NFL, NBA, MLB and Grand Slam tennis, as well as popular regionalized studio shows like ESPNFC.[1]
ESPN Caribbean also produces a regional version of ESPN.com, which provide sports news and programming information to Caribbean viewers.
ESPN Caribbean also programs ESPN Play, a specialized broadband network which broadcasts thousands of live games and events online each year. Content features enhanced coverage of events seen on ESPN and ESPN2, as well as some events exclusive to ESPN Play. In addition, ESPN Play also offers an archive of local content including ESPN events and original studio news shows. The service is available through participating service providers as part of the programming tier where ESPN's networks are available, at no additional cost. Sports featured on ESPN Play include Caribbean Regional Super50, ICC World Cup, ICC World T20, MLB, NBA, tennis, golf, among others.
ESPN Radio[]
ESPN Caribbean is also the regional distributor of ESPN Radio, which is currently heard over two stations: ZSR-FM (103.5) in Nassau, Bahamas (owned by Navetter Broadcasting Company);[2] and KLAS ESPN Sports 89 FM in Jamaica (KLAS Sports Radio Ltd.). ESPN secured agreements with ZSR-FM in 2011 and KLAS in 2013.[3]
Sport Events[]
Some of the major events seen on ESPN and ESPN2 include:
Football[]
- UEFA European Championship
- UEFA Women's Championship
- La Liga
- Serie A
- Women's Serie A
- Ligue 1
- Eredivisie
- Belgian First Division A
- Scottish Premiership
- FA Cup
- Women's FA Cup
- EFL Cup
- FA Community Shield
- FA Youth Cup
- Coppa Italia
- Coppa Italia (women)
- Supercoppa Italiana
- Supercoppa Italiana (women)
- DFB-Pokal
- Coupe de France
- Trophée des Champions
- Taça de Portugal
- Taça da Liga
- Belgian Cup
- Belgian Super Cup
- Scottish League Cup
- FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
- UEFA Nations League
- UEFA European Championship qualifying
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship
- UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship
- UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship
- UEFA Futsal Championship
- UEFA Futsal Champions League
- UEFA Women's Futsal Championship
- UEFA Under-19 Futsal Championship
- Africa Cup of Nations
- FIFA World Cup qualification (CAF)
- WAFU Nations Cup
- Major League Soccer
- USL Championship
- USL League One
- Argentine Primera División
- Leagues Cup
- Campeones Cup
- FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC)
- AFC Champions League
- AFC Cup
- Toulon Tournament
- Florida Cup
- International Champions Cup
- Emirates Cup
Tennis[]
- Australian Open
- Roland Garros
- Wimbledon
- U.S. Open
- ATP Finals
- ATP Tour Masters 1000
- ATP Cup
- ATP Tour 500
- ATP Tour 250
- Next Generation ATP Finals
- Laver Cup
- World Tennis Championship
Athletics[]
Basketball[]
- NBA
- WNBA
- Basketball Africa League
- NCAA basketball
- NBA Summer League
- NBA G League
- The Basketball Tournament
Baseball[]
- Major League Baseball
- Little League World Series
- College baseball
College Sports[]
- National Collegiate Athletic Association events
Cricket[]
- Cricket World Cup
- ICC World Cup Qualifier
- ICC World Twenty20
- ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier
- ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup
- Regional Super50
- The Hundred
- Twenty20 Cup
- Royal London One-Day Cup
- England cricket team
- England women's cricket team
Cycling[]
- Tour de France
- Vuelta a España
- Tour Down Under
- Paris–Nice
- Critérium du Dauphiné
- Paris–Roubaix
- Liège–Bastogne–Liège
- Amstel Gold Race
- La Flèche Wallonne
- Clásica de San Sebastián
- Paris–Tours
eSports[]
- Madden Club Championship
- Madden Bowl
- MotoGP eSport
Extreme Sports[]
Golf[]
- The Masters
- PGA Championship
- U.S. Open
- The Open Championship
- PGA Tour
- World Golf Championships
- President's Cup
- Ryder Cup
- U.S. Women's Open
- U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Senior Women's Open
- Women's British Open
- Senior Open
- Senior PGA Championship
- Augusta National Women's Amateur
- U.S. Women's Amateur
- Curtis Cup
- Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
- Latin America Amateur Championship
Gridiron Football[]
- National Football League
- College Football
Horse Racing[]
- Pegasus World Cup
- Saudi Cup
- Dubai World Cup
- Grand National
- Epsom Derby
- Royal Ascot
- Irish Derby
- Sussex Stakes
- York Ebor
- British Champions Day
- Breeders' Cup
- Melbourne Cup
- Bahrain International
Ice Hockey[]
Marathon[]
Mixed Martial Arts[]
- UFC
Motor Sports[]
- Formula One
- FIA Formula 2 Championship
- FIA Formula 3 Championship
- MotoGP
- Moto2
- Moto3
- MotoE World Cup
- W Series
- Dakar Rally
- NASCAR Cup Series
- NASCAR Xfinity Series
- NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
- World Rally Championship
- WeatherTech SportsCar Championship
- FIA World Endurance Championship
- Porsche Supercup
Multi-sport events[]
- Pan American Games
- Parapan American Games
- Special Olympics World Games
- Invictus Games
- Universiade
- Aurora Games
Rugby[]
- Rugby World Cup
- Six Nations Championship
- The Rugby Championship
- Super Rugby
- Premiership Rugby
- National Provincial Championship
- Women's Six Nations Championship
- World Tens Series
- Test matches
Skiing[]
- FIS Alpine Ski World Cup
- FIS Cross-Country World Cup
- FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup
- FIS Nordic Combined World Cup
- FIS Ski Jumping World Cup
- FIS Snowboard World Cup
Volleyball[]
- CEV Women's Champions League
- CEV Champions League
- FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship
- FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship
Water Sports[]
- FINA World Aquatics Championships
- FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m)
- FINA World Junior Swimming Championships
- FINA Diving World Cup
- FINA High Diving World Cup
- International Swimming League
Yachting[]
- America's Cup
- America's Cup Qualifiers and Challenger Playoffs
- America's Cup World Series
References[]
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- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2015-01-21.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "ESPN Radio Expands to Jamaica « ESPN MediaZone". Archived from the original on 2013-08-18.
External links[]
- ESPN Latin America
- ESPN media outlets
- Sports television networks
- Television stations in the Caribbean
- The Walt Disney Company Latin America