SportsCenter
News
The bread and butter of ESPN, this fast-moving daily show highlights scores of recent games and airs feature-length stories on hot topics.
DISH Network ESPN Channel: Sports Coverage and Packages
ESPN has been a staple in sports media coverage since 1979, covering American traditions like football, basketball, and baseball on collegiate, semipro, and professional levels. Get DISH America’s Top 120 or higher to enjoy the following ESPN networks included in your channel lineup—with ESPN available in 71 million American homes every year², you’ll be in good company.
²Forbes.com, retrieved 15 Oct. 2024
What Channel Is ESPN on DISH?
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Top Sports Programs to Watch on ESPN on DISH Network Channel
Monday Night Football
Game Broadcasts
This weekly broadcast—one of the highest-rated, longest-running programs on primetime TV—airs NFL games you don’t want to miss.
Pardon the Interruption
Opinion
Sports TV personalities Tom Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon debate on major sports stories of the week in this fun, irreverent show.
College GameDay
Analysis
On Saturdays during football and basketball seasons, reporters predict the day’s outcomes from the campus of a featured home team.
DISH Sports Beyond ESPN
ESPN is available in every DISH America’s Top package starting at America’s Top 120, but you don’t have to stop there. When you upgrade to America’s 200 or 250, you can enjoy even more networks covering college, regional, and pro sports. Also, no matter what package you choose, you can add entire packs of premium sports channels for even more coverage on the games, teams, and sports you love best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is ESPN on DISH?
Find ESPN on DISH Network channel 140. Packages with ESPN include America’s Top 120 and higher, each offering comprehensive sports coverage from pro and college leagues. To choose the best DISH package for you, search for your other must-have networks in the DISH channel guide.
How to watch ESPN on DISH Network?
Tune in to ESPN on DISH channel 140 to catch the live sporting events, analysis, and entertainment you crave. Plus, stream the ESPN channel on the DISH Anywhere mobile app.
How to get ESPN+ on DISH
To get ESPN+ on DISH, first you need to purchase an ESPN+ subscription at plus.espn.com.
Once you have an ESPN+ login, open your Hopper menu, navigate to the app store, and download the ESPN app. Then log in and start streaming ESPN+.
How can I watch ESPN+?
First you’ll need to sign up for an ESPN+ streaming plan at plus.espn.com. Afterward, you can stream ESPN+ from any smart device that offers the ESPN app — including the DISH Hopper. Download the ESPN app to your Hopper today to watch ESPN+ on DISH.
What are the NFL channels on DISH?
NFL Network (HD) airs on DISH channel 154, available in America’s Top 200 and 250. You can also catch NFL programming on ESPN and public networks such as CBS, Fox, and NBC.
What channel is the SEC on DISH Network?
Developed in partnership with ESPN, SEC Network (HD) airs on DISH channels 404 and 408. You’ll find SEC Network in DISH packages America’s Top 200 and 250.