Skip to Content

Add The Streamable as a preferred source on Google to see more streaming news and deals.

ESPN+ Announces Renewal of Streaming Deal with NCAA’s Patriot League

ESPN+ Announces Renewal of Streaming Deal with NCAA’s Patriot League

Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.

The Patriot League will continue to call ESPN+ home for the foreseeable future. ESPN announced this week that it had agreed to a multi-year renewal of the NCAA conference’s rights deal, and ESPN+ keep on serving as the exclusive digital home for live and archived Patriot League events.

The renewal means that 750+ college football, basketball, baseball, softball, field hockey, volleyball, and other events from the Patriot League will be streamed on ESPN+ every season. Since first agreeing to partner with the Patriot League in 2020, ESPN+ has streamed over 2,000 of its events live.

“We’re delighted that ESPN+ will remain the exclusive home of more than 750 annual Patriot League events,” ESPN senior director Dan Margulis said. “We’ve enjoyed a successful collaboration with the Patriot League and look forward to continuing to showcase their talented student-athletes, competitive rivalries and wonderful institutions in the years ahead.”

The Patriot League is made up of 10 core schools: American University, the United States Military Academy, Boston University, Bucknell University, Colgate University, College of the Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Loyola University Maryland, and the United States Naval Academy (Navy). It is the most exclusive group of higher education institutions in the NCAA apart from the Ivy League.

“The opportunity to present our live events and stories on the leading sports streaming service is important to our member institutions and fans,” Patriot League Commissioner Jennifer Heppel said. “That’s why we are thrilled to continue our relationship with ESPN to showcase the Patriot League and our student-athletes on a platform dedicated to excellence.”

ESPN+ is a haven for college sports this year. In addition to the Patriot League, the service will offer thousands of games and events in the fields of football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, and more from over 25 conferences in the United States, including the SEC and Big 12.

ESPN Select

ESPN Select is a streaming service that replaced ESPN+ and provides access to live NHL, MLB, and MLS games, PGA Tour Golf, international sports events, ESPN original programming, and a complete archive of “30 for 30.” Find out our review of the service and how to start streaming ESPN Select.


David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.

Add The Streamable as a preferred source on Google to see more streaming news and deals.

DIRECTV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.