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The Tar Heels open the 2026 campaign in Ireland, where a new-look roster, a high‑stakes contract for head coach Bill Belichick and a slate of broadcast partners set the stage for a highly anticipated matchup.
The 2026 college football season kicks off with a high‑stakes matchup in Dublin, featuring a new-look North Carolina team under Bill Belichick against a TCU team projected to win 34‑17.
The 2026 FBS season begins on August 29 with eight games spread across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and more, highlighted by a Dublin classic and a week of expanding broadcast partnerships.
ESPN will air a standalone Sunday Night Baseball game in 2026, featuring the Atlanta Braves versus the Milwaukee Brewers, while ESPN2 introduces an alumni‑cast of former players. The move follows the network’s mutual exit from the regular Sunday Night Baseball deal with MLB in early 2025, with NBC now holding the flagship slot.
The 2026 Little League Baseball World Series brings together 32 teams in Williamsport for a historic tournament broadcast across Disney platforms, highlighting family traditions, international participation, and a tribute to a fallen player.
From August 19 to August 30, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and Disney+ will broadcast every game of the Little League World Series, highlighting international competition, production innovations and a tribute to former player Michael Cammarata.
ESPN reveals the personalities who will guide its college football studio programming in 2026, highlighting Jordan Rodgers' debut, Alyssa Lang's promotion, and the departures of Mark Jones and Dave Flemming.
A deep dive into the games and highlights that keep Tar Heel fans reaching for the rewind button
ESPN reveals its 2026 SEC Nation slate, introducing new hosts Matt Barrie and Chase Daniel while retaining veteran analysts Paul Finebaum, Roman Harper, Tim Tebow and analyst Marion Crowder.
After the exits of Mark Jones and Dave Flemming, ESPN reveals its 2026 crew, highlighting the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new talent across its flagship and niche platforms
The network unveiled the commentators who will call the action from Week 0 in August through the College Football Playoff National Championship in Las Vegas, highlighting long‑standing duos and new talent.
Madison Fitzpatrick’s appointment as ACC Network’s primetime college football sideline reporter brings a fresh face to the network’s flagship broadcast, joining veteran play‑by‑play voice Wes Durham and analyst Max Browne.
North Carolina aims to end a 20‑year drought with a deep pitching staff, while Oklahoma counters with freshman ace Nick Wesloki, in a championship showdown broadcast on ESPN.
The Tar Heels will face West Virginia in a highly anticipated College World Series game, with key pitching performances and broadcast details shaping the preview.
In a dominant 14-2 victory over Alabama, Texas’ Adrian Rodriguez went 5-for-5, drove in seven runs and completed a rare cycle, joining an elite list that includes Christian Moore and Jerry Kindall.
Alabama fell 9‑0 to Oklahoma in the 2026 College World Series, dropping into the elimination bracket and setting up a Monday night clash with the Texas Longhorns.
After opening losses to UNC and West Virginia, Ole Miss and Troy now face each other in a winner‑take‑all matchup that will be televised on ESPN at 1 p.m. Central, featuring a three‑person commentary team and on‑field reporting by Taylor McGregor.
Oklahoma will meet Alabama at Charles Schwab Field on Monday, with a pitching duel between left‑hander Cord Rager and right‑hander Tyler Fay, while broadcast details and stakes are revealed.
After a dominant run through the Tuscaloosa Super Regional, Alabama’s baseball team is set to debut at the College World Series, where they will face Oklahoma in a highly anticipated Saturday showdown.
The Troy Trojans will open their historic College World Series run against West Virginia on June 12, with left‑hander Benjamin Stubbs on the mound and right‑hander Chansen Cole opposing him for the Mountaineers. The game will be televised on ESPN as the series runs through June 22.
The Mountaineers will step onto Charles Schwab Field for the first time in program history, facing Troy in a highly anticipated opening game.
The Crimson Tide, the No. 7 national seed, will meet the unranked Sooners at Charles Schwab Field on Saturday, a matchup that blends SEC tradition with Big 12 resurgence and will be televised live on ESPN.
Mississippi State baseball faces elimination in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional against Georgia on June 7. The Bulldogs lost Game 1 despite a strong start, and a win in Game 2 would force a deciding Game 3. The game will be broadcast on ESPN, with a start time of 11 a.m. Central.
Mississippi State enters the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, facing Georgia in a nationally televised series that begins June 6 at 10 a.m. Central Time.