US EditionESPN Renews Rights Deal with Premier Lacrosse League and Makes Minority Equity Investment
- Starting in the 2026 season, ESPN will extend its broadcast agreement for Premier Lacrosse League events and acquire a minority ownership interest in the organization.
- The deal follows the PLL's growth, including its 2019 founding, a 2020 merger with Major League Lacrosse, and launching the Women's Lacrosse League last year.
- The five-year agreement covers all PLL and WLL games, future drafts, and includes streaming on ESPN+ and select broadcasts on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2.
- Paul Rabil said ESPN's partnership is critical to growth, noting paid tickets rose 34%, attendance increased 13%, and ticket revenue climbed 149% since 2019.
- The partnership reflects ESPN's commitment to growing lacrosse and suggests sustained expansion for both men's and women's professional leagues.
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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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