ESPN Player secures Major League Lacrosse rights

The deal sees live and on-demand coverage of eighteen games in the 2019 season.

“In addition, fans can watch daily ESPN studio shows, live college sports and three channels simulcast direct from the US: ESPNU, the SEC Network, and the Longhorn Network.” – ESPN

ESPN Player has acquired rights to Major League Lacrosse (MLL) across EMEA. The streaming service will deliver expanded coverage of the 2019 season started with its first game today (Saturday 15th June).

For the 2019 season, the direct-to-consumer sports streaming service will feature a live game every week, from today through to the 21st of September.

ESPN Player will also bring subscribers exclusive coverage of the Major League Lacrosse All-Star game (27th July) and the Playoff and Championship games on 4-6th October, bringing the total of live games to eighteen.

Coverage begins with New York Lizards welcoming the Chesapeake Bayhawks both teams reached the Playoff semi-finals last year.

ESPN Player is available on desktop, iPad and mobile. 

“New subscribers can enjoy a seven day free trial, with both the monthly and annual pass including access to an extensive line-up of ESPN’s critically acclaimed sports documentaries.” – ESPN