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ESPN Renews Rights Deal with Premier Lacrosse League and Makes Minority Equity Investment
- Starting with the 2026 season, ESPN will continue broadcasting all Premier Lacrosse League games under an extended five-year agreement and has also taken a minority ownership stake in the league.
- The renewal followed the PLL's growth since its 2019 founding and the 2020 merger with Major League Lacrosse that expanded its influence.
- The deal covers all PLL and Women's Lacrosse League regular-season games, All-Star events, playoffs, future drafts, and broadcasts all games on ESPN+ and selected matches on ABC and ESPN channels.
- PLL President Paul Rabil said ESPN's involvement is a major milestone reflecting the growing demand and underscoring lacrosse's momentum, while ESPN's Durant expressed commitment to growing the game across all levels.
- This renewed partnership and investment signal ESPN's confidence in the leagues' potential and support continued growth amid rising attendance and sponsor revenue since 2019.
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ESPN Takes Stake In Premier Lacrosse League Alongside 5-Year Media Rights Extension
ESPN has acquired a minority stake in the Premier Lacrosse League and has extended its media rights agreement for another five years. The deal begins with the 2026 season and encompasses all Premier Lacrosse League regular season, All-Star, Playoff and Championship games, Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League games, as well as future PLL and WLL Drafts. […]
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ESPN renews rights deal with Premier Lacrosse League and makes minority equity investment
ESPN has renewed its media rights deal with the Premier Lacrosse League for five seasons. The deal announced Wednesday begins next year and includes all PLL games, Maybelline Women’s Lacrosse League...
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