ESPN has chosen to end its current deal with Major League Baseball (MLB) after the 2025 season. The network says it is making this move with financial prudence in mind.
Here’s the Lowdown: ESPN released a statement confirming its decision to opt-out of its MLB contract. While expressing gratitude for the long-term relationship with MLB, the network is taking a different direction. The current deal finishes at the end of 2025.
What This Means Now: This means that after 2025, ESPN will no longer broadcast MLB games under the existing agreement. However, ESPN emphasized they applied financial care to make this decision.
The Bigger Picture: While a major change, ESPN are still open to finding alternative ways to cover MLB for their viewers beyond 2025. The decision comes as ESPN, like other media companies, focuses on growth across all its platforms – TV, digital, and social media – while also being careful about spending.
