Wednesday, December 18, 2013

ESPN Acquires Rights to AFL Starting in 2014

According to SB Nation, ESPN has acquired media rights to the Arena Football League beginning in 2014. ESPN and the AFL have had a history dating back to 1987 when ESPN televised the first Arena Bowl. Over time, ESPN and ABC have televised AFL games from 1995-2002 as well as 2007-2008.

The agreement is a multiyear deal and will include around 10 games on ESPN and around 75 on ESPN3. The 2014 AFL season begins on March 14th.


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