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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 2, 2026Sports MediaSource · Unverified ReportsArticle · Factual
NFL acquires ESPN
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$2.3B
Target
ESPN
Bristol, Connecticut
Acquirer
NFL
Financial Stake
Status
Completed
NFL agreed to acquire ESPN. Reported deal value: $2.3B. Status: Completed. Sector: Sports Media. Target headquarters context: Bristol, Connecticut, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-02. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
WhatsApp The National Football League and ESPN have officially closed their massive deal on Saturday after receiving approval from government regulators, The Athletic Andrew Marchand reports
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 2, 2026 · dailysnark.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Sports Media with a reported deal value of $2.3B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: dailysnark.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index