News Feb-6-2025
ESPN and Major League Rugby Announce Multiyear Media Rights Agreement
Live Coverage Begins with the 2025 Season on Feb. 15
All Matches Stream Live on ESPN+; Select Games on ESPN2
ESPN and Major League Rugby (MLR) have reached a multiyear media rights agreement, bringing the highest level of professional rugby in the United States to ESPN platforms. Live coverage begins on Saturday, Feb. 15 as the 2025 season kicks off with five matches (6 p.m. ET, ESPN+).
Under the agreement, all regular season and playoff games will stream live on ESPN+, with a select number of matches presented on ESPN2. Additionally, fans can stream replays of each match, highlights and rugby…