ESPN Classic is the only channel dedicated entirely to the greatest moments and legends of sport. The channel offers an addictive mix of full-length matches, highlights, documentaries, profiles and sports films, enough to satisfy the most ardent sports fan’s hunger for great sporting entertainment.
But if you still have any questions regarding who we are, details regarding services ESPN Classic offer or technical issues about your current subscription, here’s the place.
ESPN AND BT (UK CUSTOMERS ONLY)
BT Group and ESPN announced in February that they have agreed BT will acquire ESPN’s UK and Ireland TV channels business (pending regulatory approval). These primarily comprise the ESPN and ESPN America channels and their live sports rights portfolio, including the FA Cup, Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League, UEFA Europa League, and the German Bundesliga.
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Who are ESPN?
Based in Bristol (CT), on the East coast of the USA, ESPN, Inc. is the world’s leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of over 50 multimedia sports assets. ESPN is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN.
ESPN includes a portfolio of television and digital brands, including:
- TV CHANNELS:
- ESPN, available in the UK on Sky channel 417, Virgin channel 530, Talk Talk TV channel 555, and on channel 34 on Freeview platforms. Also available in stunning high definition on Sky and Virgin!
- ESPN Classic, the only channel dedicated to greatest sporting moments
- ESPN America, the only channel dedicated to North American sports
- INTERNET:
- STREAMING VIDEO:
- MOBILE:
- ESPN Goals, for video coverage of every Barclays Premier League match on your mobile
- SPORTING EVENT:
For further information on ESPN please go to: About ESPN.
What can I watch on ESPN Classic?
With main events scheduled to tie in with live sports events, the channel brings a fresh and contemporary perspective to the action, both past and present. ESPN Classic is thus complementary to live sports channels.
ESPN Classic launches a new concept in sports channels. It offers the viewer a compelling mix of the greatest moments from the past 30 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Legendary events, personalities, and matches from the entire range of sporting events are specifically selected for their appeal to European audiences.
In 2002, ESPN , the world famous American Sports channel, brought ESPN Classic to Europe.
ESPN Classic continues ESPN ’s tradition with exceptional production quality delivered by a dedicated European team.
For a full list of ESPN Classic content and the up-coming matches please go to: Sports on ESPN Classic.
For the latest Programming schedules please go to: Schedule.
To make a suggestion please go to: Feedback.
To receive the latest updates in your mailbox please go to: Keep up to date.
Where can I get ESPN Classic and how much is it?
ESPN is available on the leading digital TV providers in the UK, Europe, the Middle-East and Africa. Please note that we are unable to sign you up to ESPN ourselves.
To subscribe and watch ESPN Classic, you will need to contact your digital TV provider directly.
For contact information about these digital TV providers please go to: Subscribe
Can I watch ESPN Classic outside my house (UK only)?
If you are away from your television, you can also watch great sporting action on your computer and your phone:
- New: ESPN Goals offers on demand video coverage of every Barclays Premier League match on your mobile (check terms and conditions with your mobile operator)
- To watch ESPN live on your phone please go to: Sky Mobile TV (check terms and conditions with your mobile operator)
- To watch ESPN live on your computer please go to: Sky Player. You can also watch ESPN Classic, live and on demand, on Sky Player at no extra cost (check terms and conditions with Sky directly).
- For other great sporting content online, including live and on demand NHL, NCAA Basketball and NCAA Football, please go to: ESPN Player
Can I get ESPN Classic for a commercial premise (UK only)?
If you are representing a pub, club, bar, betting premise, hotel or any other commercial premise, you will need to contact Sky Business directly. Click here for more information.
I have a technical issue. Who should I contact?
For all technical information please contact your Digital TV provider or manufacturer.
Please note that we are unable to assist you on hardware and software delivered to you by your Digital TV provider or electronics retailers.
To get help receiving ESPN Classic at home, you will need to contact directly.
For contact information about these digital TV providers please go to: Get ESPN Classic
Is there video on demand?
Currently ESPN does not offer video on demand.
However you can always watch great sporting action on your computer and your phone:
- New: ESPN Goals offers on demand video coverage of every Barclays Premier League match on your mobile (check terms and conditions with your mobile operator)
- ESPNplayer.com offers great sporting content, including live and on demand NHL, NCAA Basketball and NCAA Football
- ESPN Classic offers a selection of on demand content on Sky Player at no extra cost if you are a Sky subscriber (UK only ; check terms and conditions with Sky directly)
Where can I find Programme schedules?
Our programming is comprised of full-length matches, event highlights, films, documentaries and magazines with a ‘blocked’ schedule creating regular appointments to view.
For the latest Programming schedules please go to: Schedule.
With main events scheduled to tie in with live sports events, the channel brings a fresh and contemporary perspective to the action, both past and present. ESPN Classic is thus complementary to live sports channels, offering a compelling mix of the greatest moments from the past 30 years, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ESPN Classic is looking to acquire more rights and we’re always keen to hear from our viewers. To make a suggestion please go to: Feedback.
To receive the latest updates in your mailbox please go to: Keep up to date.
How can I keep up with what’s on ESPN Classic?
To find out the latest news on what’s on ESPN Classic please check News & Updates regularly, as we’re updating the website on a daily basis.
Alternatively, to receive the latest updates in your mailbox please go to: Keep up to date.
How can I give feedback to ESPN Classic?
We’re always keen to hear from you. If you would like to provide ESPN Classic with some feedback, whether it is a compliment, complaint or even suggestions please fill out a feedback form. Rest assured we’ll read all messages, however please note that we cannot respond to feedback individually.
To contact us please go to: Feedback.
I want to cancel my subscription to ESPN Classic.
For all queries related to the contract you signed to subscribe to ESPN Classic you must contact your Digital TV provider.
Please note that we are unable to cancel your contract with your Digital TV provider.
To check your customer account or unsubscribe and cancel your subscription to ESPN Classic, you will need to contact directly your digital TV providers: please go to Get ESPN Classic for contact details.
What employment opportunities are there at ESPN?
To contact us about job enquiries please go to: Feedback, select “Jobs” and fill in the form.
I have a business enquiry. Who should I contact?
To contact ESPN EMEA limited for business purposes please go to: Feedback, specify your type of enquiry and fill in the form.
Alternatively you can visit our corporate websites for more information:
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