ESPN is a mainstream sports media and entertainment network that was founded by Bill Rasmussen and Scott Rasmussen and has grown into one of the most widely recognized sports broadcasting brands in the world. ESPN's Twitter Score is 86 out of 1000 (a Good rating) as of August 2026, ranking #8,898 (top 5%) among 483,944 tracked accounts.
ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, and has since expanded well beyond linear television. The network operates as an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company via ABC, Inc., with Hearst holding a 20 percent interest. In April 2018, ESPN introduced ESPN+, a dedicated sports streaming platform, broadening its reach into on-demand digital content. More recently, ESPN entered the online sports betting space with ESPN BET, a sportsbook that debuted in November 2023 across 17 U.S. states.
ESPN maintains an active presence on Twitter with 58,672,065 followers as of August 2026 and 162,686 posts published to date. The account has been mentioned by 1,678 accounts, with 12,797 total mentions.
Who follows ESPN on X?
The accounts that follow ESPN include 351 founders, 84 angel investors, 217 influencers and 10 VCs. Among the most notable followers are Anthony Pompliano, Larry Cermak, John Wang, Mario Nawfal, Phantom and Ryan Wyatt.