DraftKings and ESPN expand streaming betting integration across US platforms
Deals & M&A · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
Reportedly, DraftKings became ESPN's exclusive official sportsbook and odds provider in November 2025, with integrations rolling out across ESPN's platforms and streaming service in 2026. The companies have introduced account linking, including a March Madness feature tying personalised betting options to users' ESPN Tournament Challenge brackets. Genius Sports' BetVision and FanDuel's work with FanDuel Sports Network show similar moves to combine live video with odds and bet tracking.
Why it matters
DraftKings' ESPN integration and similar moves combine live video with odds, raising live media rights value.
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Cite as: SectorWire, “DraftKings and ESPN expand streaming betting integration across US platforms”, 22 July 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/draftkings-and-espn-expand-streaming-betting-integration-across-us-pla/
Key facts
- Parties
- DraftKings, ESPN, Genius Sports, FanDuel
- Market
- USA
- Shares
- DraftKingsdown 0.1%1DLatest close · change from previous closeNASDAQ: DKNG · · end-of-day, delayedGenius Sportsdown 3.2%1DLatest close · change from previous closeNYSE: GENI · · end-of-day, delayed