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ESPN is ending its betting partnership with PENN Entertainment and entering a new deal with DraftKings. ESPN Partnership DraftKings is now the exclusive Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider of ESPN, which becomes effective on December 1, 2025. ESPN has ended its partnership with PENN, which began in 2023. A full rollout is expected to occur in 2026. According to the press release, fans will be able to enjoy betting features and access to offerings including DraftKings’ sportsbook, daily fantasy, and DraftKings Pick6 at launch. DraftKings will also play a major role across ESPN’s digital platforms. DraftKings will power the betting tab within the ESPN app and their customers will receive special promotions for ESPN Unlimited. DraftKings operates in 28 states and in Washington D.C. and Ontario, Canada, and has more than 10 million customers across its products. ESPN BET will shift to a sports betting content brand with DraftKings Sportsbook integrations, anchored by ESPN’s betting show, ESPN BET Live, which currently airs weekdays at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2, and dedicated social and digital channels. For the latest Disney Parks news and info, follow WDW News Today on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
