How to get ESPN in the UK

‘How to get ESPN’ might seem like a strange bit of advice for people in the UK, as ESPN is widely considered an American based sports channel. In America this is true: the sports shown are American football, basketball, baseball etc. The UK version of ESPN is just as varied, but less American based.

To get ESPN in the UK means, in fact, being able to watch a number of UK-based premier sports fixtures. ESPN UK shows live Barclay Premier Leagues and Scottish Premier League matches. This was after ESPN took over from Setanta Sports, and bought the rights to those matches that Setanta was previously able to show.

The UK ESPN channel was launched on the 3^rd August 2009, and was launched both in standard definition and high definition format for customers to choose from.

ESPN, as always, provide distinct variety. Alongside UK football matches, you can also get matches from the top Russian, German, Dutch and Portuguese football clubs. There are also opportunities to watch the Major League soccer tournaments in America, the Australian Football League and NCAA College Football. Outside of the football/soccer sports, you can also get hockey, rugby and basketball.

So, finally, how do you get ESPN in the UK? ESPN UK is available on any of the big satellite networks such as Sky and Virgin, but it is also available from Top Up TV, TalkTalk and Freeview. By going through your television package provider, you can get the best deals on a ESPN UK channel subscription that suits you.