ESPN News TV Guide — Friday, 18 September 2026

Browse the full ESPN News TV guide for Friday, 18 September 2026. 30 programmes listed , including 9 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

1. 00:00 30m

   Podcast

   Other
2. 00:30 30m

   Pardon the Interruption

   Sports

   Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports.

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3. 01:00 1h

   Monster Energy's Rip to Cabo 2026

   Other

   A group of riders make the annual multi-day trek from the Tecate border all the way down the Baja Peninsula to the tip of Cabo for a unique Baja journey.

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4. 02:00 1h

   X Games Presents

   Best of Real BMX Sports

   Best of Real BMX

   Highlights of the top moments from different events at the seasonal X Games event are featured, showcasing the best athletes from around the world.

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5. 03:00 30m

   Podcast

   Other
6. 03:30 30m

   Pardon the Interruption

   Sports

   Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports.

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7. 04:00 30m

   Swiss Stone Tossing

   Sports
8. 04:30 30m

   Arm Wrestling

   World Series of Armwrestling Finals Season 3 Sports

   World Series of Armwrestling Finals Season 3

   The classic strongman sport features two athletes competing against each other to see who can pin their opponent's arm down to the table first.

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9. 05:00 30m

   Ultimate Ninja World Finals

   2025 Ultimate Ninja World Series Finals Sports

   2025 Ultimate Ninja World Series Finals

   Athletes from across the country come together in one location to test themselves in their respective age class against a challenging endurance course.

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10. 05:30 30m

    Arm Wrestling

    Sports

    The classic strongman sport features two athletes competing against each other to see who can pin their opponent's arm down to the table first.

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Morning

1. 06:00 30m

   Podcast

   Other
2. 06:30 30m

   Pardon the Interruption

   Sports

   Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports.

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3. 07:00 1h

   The Kingdom

   Family Business Sports

   Family Business

   Behind quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs begin their 2024 season in search of history, but a string of injuries raise concerns on achieving the feat.

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4. 08:00 1h

   The Kingdom

   Don't Judge Sports

   Don't Judge

   Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks to familial bonds to celebrate the highs and deal with the lows, as injuries continue to pile up during the 2024 season.

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5. 09:00 1h

   The Kingdom

   In Our Chiefs Era Sports

   In Our Chiefs Era

   The Chiefs go up against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in a marquee matchup, as the team looks to maintain their focus on the goal of the three-peat.

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6. 10:00 1h

   The Kingdom

   The Formula Sports

   The Formula

   An ankle injury to Patrick Mahomes throws more doubt on the Chiefs, as a Christmas Day matchup against Pittsburgh has major playoff implications.

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7. 11:00 1h

   SportsCenter

   Sports

   The worldwide leader in sports covers all the important stories of the day, including game highlights, player interviews and special segments.

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Daytime

1. 12:00 1h

   SportsCenter

   Sports

   The worldwide leader in sports covers all the important stories of the day, including game highlights, player interviews and special segments.

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2. 13:00 2h

   Get Up

   Sports

   Mike Greenberg is joined by a panel of analysts and special guests to cover the latest sports news making headlines and breaking down recent marquee matchups.

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3. 15:00 2h

   First Take

   Sports

   Shae Cornette is the moderator while veteran commentators Stephen A. Smith and guest analysts discuss and deliberate the latest topics in the world of sports.

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4. 17:00 1h

   Fantasy Focus

   Sports

   Hosts get fantasy football team owners up to date with the latest news from around the NFL, breaking down top players, injury reports and waiver wire targets.

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Evening

1. 18:00 1h

   NBA Today

   Sports

   Malika Andrews covers the latest news from around the NBA, breaking down the stories making headlines, highlights from recent games and guest interviews.

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2. 19:00 30m

   Podcast

   Other
3. 19:30 30m

   Pardon the Interruption

   Sports

   Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports.

   ▾ More info
4. 20:00 1h

   Podcast

   Other
5. 21:00 30m

   Podcast

   Other
6. 21:30 30m

   Pardon the Interruption

   Sports

   Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports.

   ▾ More info
7. 22:00 1h

   Podcast

   Other
8. 23:00 30m

   Podcast

   Other
9. 23:30 30m

   Pardon the Interruption

   Sports

   Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports.

   ▾ More info