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ASUN and UAC finalize media rights deal with ESPN for over 1,200 events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

ASUN and UAC finalize media rights deal with ESPN for over 1,200 events
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The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and United Athletic Conference (UAC) have finalized a long-term media rights agreement with ESPN, set to begin with the 2026 academic year. This deal marks the first collaboration of multiple NCAA Division I conferences under a unified media rights agreement. ESPN will stream over 1,200 events annually, including regular-season competitions and championship matches, providing enhanced visibility for student-athletes and institutions. Key aspects of the agreement include coverage of ASUN and UAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships across ESPN networks, along with exclusive streaming of conference championship events.

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  • •ESPN becomes exclusive broadcaster for ASUN and UAC events starting in 2026.
  • •Deal includes linear coverage of basketball championship games.
  • •More than 1,200 events to be available on ESPN+ annually.
  • •Collaboration aims to maximize media exposure for both conferences.
  • •First unified media rights deal among NCAA Division I conferences.
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  • 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — ASUN, UAC reach deal to have sports broadcast by ESPN
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The ASUN and UAC conferences have signed a major media rights deal with ESPN to stream over 1,200 events annually.

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