SWAC, ESPN strike new media rights deal for football and basketball
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has finalized a multi-year media rights agreement with ESPN, ensuring that its football and basketball games will air on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons. The deal aims to boost the visibility of SWAC sports, providing fans with consistent access to matchups. The arrangement reflects a growing trend among collegiate leagues to partner with major networks for broader exposure. Further details regarding specific games or match schedules were not disclosed.
- •SWAC games will remain on ESPN networks through 2030-31.
- •The deal encompasses both football and basketball broadcasts.
- •The agreement aims to enhance the league's visibility and fan engagement.
- •Details on specific game broadcasts have not been announced.
- 11:24 PMESPN NCAAF — SWAC, ESPN reach football, hoops deal to '30-'31
"The SWAC has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 12:37 AMHeat's Riley makes LeBron pitch; Giannis 'excited'...- NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 12:21 AMGiannis: 'Whatever it takes' to win with Heat
- WNBA•Jul 17, 2026, 12:18 AMSophie Cunningham sparks debate with blunt question about AI data centers
- NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 12:16 AMLeBron James receives 76ers pitch from Bryce Harper
- WNBA•Jul 17, 2026, 12:15 AMCaitlin Clark debuts white Nike Caitlin 1 colorway vs. Valkyries
- NBA•Jul 17, 2026, 12:04 AMCavaliers Get Hint on LeBron James’ Final Chapter as Decision Nears
