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 85 out of 1000 (a Good rating) as of October 2026, ranking #9,099 (top 5%) among 493,668 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 58,686,736 followers as of October 2026 and 163,661 posts published to date. The account has been mentioned by 1,724 accounts, with 12,986 total mentions.
Who follows ESPN on X?
The accounts that follow ESPN include 357 founders, 84 angel investors, 212 influencers and 10 VCs. Among the most notable followers are Anthony Pompliano, Larry Cermak, John Wang, Mario Nawfal, Phantom and Ryan Wyatt.