ESPN_Caribbean Knowpia

ESPN Caribbean
Broadcast area	Caribbean
Network	ESPN
Programming
Language(s)	English
Picture format	720p HDTV ; (HD feed downgraded to letterboxed 480i for SDTV sets)
Ownership
Owner	ESPN Inc.; (operated by The Walt Disney Company Latin America through ESPN International)
History
Launched	1989 (International) ; 2007 (Caribbean)
Links
Website	ESPNCaribbean.com

ESPN Caribbean is the local division of ESPN Inc., that broadcasts in most Caribbean countries (in English). Operated as part of the ESPN International division, the service is composed of ESPN and ESPN2; both were launched in 2007.

Programming edit

As with its American parent, ESPN offers a selection of events in the world of sport, while also providing a Caribbean focus on sporting events popular in that region. ESPN's Caribbean networks air in 32 countries and territories. Key programming includes America's Cup Yachting, ICC World T20, ICC World Cup and Regional Super 50, La Liga, Italian Serie A, Golf Majors, NFL, NBA, MLB and Grand Slam tennis, as well as popular regionalized studio shows like ESPNFC.^[1]

ESPN Caribbean also produces a regional version of ESPN.com, which provide sports news and programming information to Caribbean viewers.

ESPN Caribbean also programs ESPN Play, a specialized broadband network which broadcasts thousands of live games and events online each year. Content features enhanced coverage of events seen on ESPN and ESPN2, as well as some events exclusive to ESPN Play. In addition, ESPN Play also offers an archive of local content including ESPN events and original studio news shows. The service is available through participating service providers as part of the programming tier where ESPN's networks are available, at no additional cost. Sports featured on ESPN Play include Caribbean Regional Super50, ICC World Cup, ICC World T20, MLB, NBA, tennis, golf, among others.

ESPN Radio edit

ESPN Caribbean is also the regional distributor of ESPN Radio, which is currently heard over two stations: ZSR-FM (103.5) in Nassau, Bahamas (owned by Navetter Broadcasting Company);^[2] and KLAS ESPN Sports 89 FM in Jamaica (KLAS Sports Radio Ltd.). ESPN secured agreements with ZSR-FM in 2011 and KLAS in 2013.^[3]

Sport Events edit

Some of the major events seen on ESPN and ESPN2 include:

Football edit

Tennis edit

Badminton edit

BWF World Tour

Basketball edit

Baseball edit

Boxing edit

Premier Boxing Champions

College Sports edit

National Collegiate Athletic Association events

Cricket edit

Cycling edit

Golf edit

Gridiron Football edit

Handball edit

Horse Racing edit

Ice Hockey edit

Marathon edit

Mixed Martial Arts edit

UFC

Motor Sports edit

Multi-sport events edit

Special Olympics World Games
Universiade
Aurora Games

Rugby edit

Sailing edit

Sailing World Championships

Skiing edit

Table Tennis edit

Triathlon edit

PTO Tour

Volleyball edit

Weightlifting edit

World Weightlifting Championships

Yachting edit

References edit

^ "ESPN International Fact Sheet – ESPN MediaZone ESPN MediaZone". Archived from the original on 2015-01-20. Retrieved 2015-01-20.
^ "Radio Ink Magazine". Archived from the original on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2015-01-21.
^ "ESPN Radio Expands to Jamaica « ESPN MediaZone". Archived from the original on 2013-08-18.

External links edit

Official website

[1] "ESPN International Fact Sheet – ESPN MediaZone ESPN MediaZone". Archived from the original on 2015-01-20. Retrieved 2015-01-20.

[2] "Radio Ink Magazine". Archived from the original on 2015-01-25. Retrieved 2015-01-21.

[3] "ESPN Radio Expands to Jamaica « ESPN MediaZone". Archived from the original on 2013-08-18.

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Summary