Yes, but only in certain regions. The Premier League's official rights list names ESPN for Brazil, the Caribbean and South America in 2025/26 to 2027/28, while the United States is listed under NBC Sports.
Where ESPN has Premier League rights
The Premier League's official live broadcast list for 2025/26 to 2027/28 places ESPN in these territories.
| Territory | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| Brazil | ESPN |
| Caribbean | ESPN |
| South America | ESPN |
That means ESPN is an official Premier League broadcaster in those markets. It does not mean ESPN is the rights holder everywhere, because the league sells media rights by territory.
How the United States and Canada compare
The official North America listing for the same cycle shows a different setup.
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| United States | NBC Sports |
| Canada | Fubo |
So the position in the United States is straightforward: the official rights holder named by the Premier League is NBC Sports, not ESPN. Canada is also separate, with Fubo on the current list.
Why the answer changes by location
The key point is territorial licensing. ESPN appears on the Premier League's official list for parts of Latin America and the Caribbean, but the United States sits under a different long-term arrangement.
The official list for 2022/23 to 2024/25 also names NBC Sports for the United States, and that page says the deal covers 2022/23 to 2027/28. So across that whole span, the United States remains with NBC Sports on the league's official listings.
On the earlier official list, ESPN held rights in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, and in the Caribbean for 2024/25. For 2025/26 to 2027/28, the Premier League's official list uses the broader label South America alongside Brazil and the Caribbean.
FAQ
Does ESPN+ have the Premier League?
It depends on the territory tied to the official rights deal. In the United States, the Premier League's official list names NBC Sports, so ESPN is not the listed rights holder there.
Do ESPN show Premier League matches?
Yes, in the regions where the Premier League assigns rights to ESPN. For 2025/26 to 2027/28, the official list names Brazil, the Caribbean and South America.
Is ESPN the official Premier League broadcaster in the United States?
No. The official Premier League rights lists name NBC Sports for the United States, and that remains in place across the deal running through 2027/28.
Is the Caribbean included with ESPN?
Yes. The official list for 2025/26 to 2027/28 places the Caribbean with ESPN, and the earlier cycle also listed ESPN there for 2024/25.