ESPN International

ESPN International
Product typeTelevision networks
OwnerESPN Inc.
Produced byBill Rasmussen
CountryUnited States
Introduced1983 (1983)
MarketsActual:
Brazil
Canada (TSN)
Caribbean
Latin America
Netherlands
Japan (J Sports)
Oceania
Sub-Saharan Africa
Previous:
Asia
Europe (ESPN America)
Indian subcontinent
Israel
MENA
United Kingdom
Previous ownersBill Rasmussen
Capital Cities/ABC

ESPN International is a family of sportscasting and production networks around the world. It was begun in 1983, is operated by ESPN Inc., which is jointly owned by The Walt Disney Company (which holds 72% via indirect subsidiary ABC Inc.), Hearst Communications (which holds 18%), and the National Football League (which holds 10%).