August 21st Recognized As ‘National ESPN App Day’
WWE PLEs are going to air on the service.
The National Day Archives is officially recognizing August 21st as ‘National ESPN App Day.’ The new direct-to-consumer platform is launching on Thursday, and it will host WWE’s Premium Live Events in 2026, among other events.
The official press release is below:
In recognition of the launch of ESPN DTC and the enhanced ESPN App, Thursday, Aug. 21, has been proclaimed “National ESPN App Day” by the National Day Archives.
On Aug. 21, ESPN will launch its new direct-to-consumer streaming service and a set of new features on an enhanced ESPN App, making ESPN’s full suite of 12 networks and services available directly to fans for the first time ever.
ESPN DTC and the enhanced ESPN App will be a powerful combination designed to deliver a more personalized and dynamic viewing experience to fans on mobile and connected TV devices.
The ESPN App will deliver updated multiview options, integrated game stats, betting information, fantasy sports and commerce, along with a personalized SportsCenter For You. The new features and functionality will be available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App, whether they subscribe directly to ESPN or through a traditional pay TV package.
ESPN will celebrate National ESPN App Day and the launch across its platforms and externally.
All of ESPN. All in One Place. Coming August 21.
For the first time ever, ESPN will offer its full suite of networks and services directly to fans, along with an enhanced ESPN App that integrates game stats, betting information, fantasy sports, commerce, multiview options and a personalized SportsCenter For You. Designed to give fans more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN, these new features and functionality will be available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices, whether they subscribe directly or through a traditional pay TV package. For more visit the ESPN DTC Press Kit.
About National Day Archives
National Day Archives is the premier platform for discovering, celebrating, and creating official National Days. With a massive online collection of National Days in the world, we provide individuals, organizations, and brands the opportunity to establish meaningful days that are permanently recorded in history.
Fightful Select has additional details posted about WWE PLE’s moving to ESPN, and that write-up can be viewed here.
