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CW Network, ESPN Team Up to Stream CW Sports Events

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-- The CW Network and ESPN said Wednesday they are teaming up to make the ESPN App the exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events, including live coverage of college football and men's and women's basketball from the ACC.

All CW Sports will broadcast live on The CW Network as well as stream live on the ESPN App for fans with an ESPN Unlimited subscription plan, according to the statement.

The service is expected to be launched in summer 2026, it said. The CW is 81% owned by Nexstar Media Group (NXST).

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