ESPN has announced that it has reached a multi-year deal with NBA to broadcast 100 NBA games in United Kingdom and Ireland. ESPN will also broadcast NBA studio program ‘NBA Fastbreak,’ the original series NBA Action and also all-time great NBA games.
ESPN will present live NBA coverage of the Utah Jazz against the Chicago Bulls from the O2 arena in London on October 6 at 7:30 PM BST. ESPN will also bring the second NBA Europe Live game of the Utah Jazz take on Euroleague Basketball’s Real Madrid on 8 October at 7:45 BST in Madrid.
ESPN delivers three NBA games a week that includes a weekly game on Sunday in primetime, the NBA All-Star Game, the Playoffs and The Finals in standard and high definition.
The ESPN will also broadcast following ESPN produced studio shows:
NBA Fastbreak – Formerly known as NBA 2Night presented on ESPN and ESPN America hosted by various ESPN personalities provides highlights, analysis and updates from the night’s NBA games.
NBA Action – The award-winning, original series that gives an inside look at gameday preparation of the league’s star athletes – will also be aired on ESPN. ESPN is available on Sky, Virgin Media, BT Vision, Top Up TV, Tiscali and UPC.
Jeroen Oerlemans, Vice President, TV Channels Europe, Middle East and Africa said, “The NBA is one of the world’s top sports properties, with some of the greatest athletes on the planet. This agreement allows us to deliver all of the action and excitement of the NBA to sports fans in the UK and Ireland. ESPN continues to build a fantastic offering of local and international sport. ”
Sophie Goldschmidt, NBA EMEA Managing Director, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding our global relationship with ESPN and bringing fans increased coverage of the NBA. Through ESPN’s multiple channels, NBA games and highlights will now be available to a broader audience in the UK and Ireland.”
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