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Sports Viewership and Engagement

Walt Disney Co · 2026-08-05 · Importance 42 · Surprise 64

Ratings for the NBA and NHL championship series more than doubled year over year, and the 2026 NBA and NHL playoffs became the most-viewed ever on Disney’s networks. Aggregate ESPN network sports consumption increased by healthy double digits in the key P18-49 demographic. ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN on ABC recorded their most-watched fiscal third quarter since 2016. ESPN reached nearly 230 million unique fans in June, representing more than 80% of the U.S. internet population.

Key facts

• Ratings more than doubled for both the 2026 NBA and NHL championship series compared to the prior year, and the 2026 NBA and NHL playoffs finished as the most-viewed ever on the Company's networks. source
• ESPN recorded its best month ever in June, reaching nearly 230 million unique fans and over 80% of the U.S. internet population. source