ESPN Ends Deal with PENN Entertainment
Shortly after mutually terminating its exclusive U.S. online sports-betting agreement with PENN Entertainment, ESPN announced a new partnership with DraftKings. The new multiyear deal names DraftKings as ESPN's Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider.
Transition from ESPN BET to DraftKings Partnership
The ESPN BET online sports-betting app will be discontinued on December 1, 2025. Going forward, “ESPN BET” will become a sports-betting content brand, integrated with DraftKings Sportsbook throughout ESPN’s platforms. A full rollout is planned for 2026.
ESPN Leadership on the New Partnership
“Our betting approach has focused on offering an integrated experience within our products,” says ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. “Working with DraftKings, a leader in the space, will allow us to build upon that foundation, continue to super-serve passionate sports fans, and grow our ESPN direct-to-consumer business. We are excited about this new collaboration with DraftKings.”
DraftKings' Role in ESPN's Ecosystem
- DraftKings will power the betting tab within the ESPN app.
- ESPN users will access DraftKings’ sportsbook, daily fantasy, and Pick6 features.
- Exclusive promotions will be offered for ESPN's new Unlimited direct-to-consumer product.
Summary
This partnership marks a strategic shift for ESPN, transforming its sports betting from an app-based service to a content-integrated model powered by DraftKings.
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