ESPN, The CW Strike New Deal to Air More ACC Football, Basketball

The ACC is staying on The CW after the conference, ESPN and the network agreed to a new television arrangement that will keep football and basketball broadcasts on the channel through the 2030-31 season.

The updated agreement gives The CW a sizable package of ACC events every year. That includes 14 football games during the regular season, 30 men’s basketball games and 10 women’s basketball matchups. Fans will still be able to watch games nationally on The CW, while broadcasts will also stream through the ESPN App as part of the ESPN Unlimited plan.

Since partnering with the ACC in 2023, The CW has made college sports a much bigger part of its programming lineup. ACC football, in particular, has produced some of the strongest ratings the network has seen. Florida State’s game against North Alabama during the 2023 season remains the highest-rated college football broadcast in network history.

The numbers continued trending upward last year. ACC football coverage on The CW posted a significant increase in overall viewers, while basketball audiences also climbed during the most recent season. Men’s basketball viewership rose modestly, and women’s basketball saw an even larger jump.

ACC commissioner Jim Phillips said the extension helps continue the league’s push to reach more viewers across different platforms. He also credited ESPN for its continued support of the conference while praising The CW’s growing role in showcasing ACC programs.

The CW president Brad Schwartz called the ACC a major part of the network’s sports growth, adding that the conference helped establish The CW as a destination for live events.

We will keep everyone updated with future news as it’s revealed.

-information via ACC.com

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