ESPN establishes World Cup coverage at NFL Network studios in Los Angeles
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
ESPN will use NFL Network studios in Los Angeles for its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The studios, located near SoFi Stadium, will serve as one of several hubs as ESPN prepares for the World Cup, which includes eight matches in the city. This setup comes after ESPN downsized its operations in Southern California prior to acquiring NFL Media. The move may offer a preliminary test for ESPN ahead of its Super Bowl LXI coverage at the same venue in February 2027.
- •ESPN acquired NFL Media and now utilizes its Los Angeles studios.
- •Eight World Cup matches are scheduled to occur at SoFi Stadium.
- •The studio will also support ESPN's Super Bowl LXI coverage in February 2027.
- •ESPN previously reduced its California operations before the acquisition.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — ESPN forced to turn to NFL for World Cup after 'downsizing' decision
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN utilizing NFL Network studios for World Cup coverage
"ESPN is finding a new use case for the Los Angeles studios it recently acquired as part of its acquisition of NFL Media. The Worldwide Leader is setting up shop at the NFL Network studios, located adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, for part of its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according…
"ESPN is using the NFL Network studios for their 2026 World Cup coverage after acquiring the network in a $3 billion deal, following the broadcaster's 'downsizing' of its Los Angeles operations
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:01 AMESPN forced to turn to NFL for World Cup after 'downsizing' decision
ESPN is using the NFL Network studios for their 2026 World Cup coverage after acquiring the network in a $3 billion deal, following the broadcaster's 'downsizing' of its Los Angeles operations
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 12:00 PMESPN utilizing NFL Network studios for World Cup coverage
ESPN is finding a new use case for the Los Angeles studios it recently acquired as part of its acquisition of NFL Media. The Worldwide Leader is setting up shop at the NFL Network studios, located adjacent to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, for part of its coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according…
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