ESPN
This article is about the U.S. television channel. For ESPN channels in other countries, see ESPN International. For the company and other channels of the same name, see ESPN Inc. For the railroad, see East Penn Railroad. ESPN Launched September 7, 1979 ; 38 years ago ( 1979-09-07 ) Owned by ESPN Inc. (The Walt Disney Company (80%) Hearst Communications (20%)) Picture format 720p (HDTV) 480i (SDTV) Slogan The Worldwide Leader In Sports Life Needs Sports Country United States Language English Broadcast area Worldwide Headquarters Bristol, Connecticut Sister channel(s) ESPN2 ESPN3 ESPNews ESPNU ESPN on ABC ESPN Deportes ESPN Classic Longhorn Network SEC Network ACC Network ESPN Goal Line & Bases Loaded ESPN UK Website www.espn.com Availability Satellite DirecTV 206 209-1 (alternate feed; HD/SD) 1206 (VOD) Dish Network 140 144, 145, 146, 147 (alternate feeds) Cable Available on most U.S. cable systems Consult your local cable provider for channel availability IPTV AT&T U-verse 16...