Browse the full ESPN2 TV guide for Thursday, 8 October 2026. 19 programmes listed , including 5 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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01:30 30m
MLB Baseball Tonight
SportsComplete coverage of Major League Baseball games with highlights, statistics and expert analysis; the latest news from around the MLB is presented. -
02:00 1h
NFL Live
SportsThe latest news and reports around the NFL are discussed in detail with a panel of expert analysts weighing in on the hottest issues. -
03:00 30m
Pardon the Interruption
SportsTony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon, longtime colleagues and friends, engage in verbal sparring during a fast-paced and wide-ranging discussion about sports. -
03:30 1h 30m
30 for 30
S3 · E10 · Doc & Darryl SportsDoc & DarrylDoc Gooden and Darryl Strawberry were on top of the world when they led the Mets to a World Series, but their life choices took them down destructive paths. -
05:00 2h
30 for 30
S3 · E40 · Long Gone Summer SportsLong Gone SummerIn the summer of 1998, the St. Louis Cardinals' Mark McGwire and the Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa embarked on a chase of one of the game's most hallowed records.
Morning
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07:00 2h
Unsportsmanlike with Evan, Canty and Michelle
SportsEvan Cohen, Chris Canty and Michelle Smallmon discuss the latest stories from around the world of sports making headlines and previewing marquee games. -
09:00 1h
SportsCenter
SportsThe worldwide leader in sports covers all the important stories of the day, including game highlights, player interviews and special segments. -
10:00 1h
SportsCenter
SportsThe worldwide leader in sports covers all the important stories of the day, including game highlights, player interviews and special segments. -
11:00 2h
Get Up
SportsMike 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.
Daytime
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13:00 2h
First Take
SportsShae Cornette is the moderator while veteran commentators Stephen A. Smith and guest analysts discuss and deliberate the latest topics in the world of sports. -
15:00 30m
College Football Live
SportsAn update on all the top stories in college football, featuring interviews with players and coaches, analysis of each major conference in the country. -
15:30 30m
College Football Live
SportsAn update on all the top stories in college football, featuring interviews with players and coaches, analysis of each major conference in the country. -
16:00 1h
Bussin' & Pate On Campus
SportsFormer NFL players Taylor Lewan and Will Compton are joined by analyst Josh Pate to preview the weekend slate of games across college football. -
17:00 1h
NBA Today
SportsMalika Andrews covers the latest news from around the NBA, breaking down the stories making headlines, highlights from recent games and guest interviews.
Evening
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18:00 1h
NFL Live
SportsThe latest news and reports around the NFL are discussed in detail with a panel of expert analysts weighing in on the hottest issues. -
19:00 1h
SportsCenter
SportsThe worldwide leader in sports covers all the important stories of the day, including game highlights, player interviews and special segments. -
20:00 30m
SportsCenter
SportsThe worldwide leader in sports covers all the important stories of the day, including game highlights, player interviews and special segments. -
20:30 3h
College Football
South Alabama Jaguars at Arkansas State Red Wolves from Centennial Bank Stadium SportsSouth Alabama Jaguars at Arkansas State Red Wolves from Centennial Bank StadiumTeams compete in marquee matchups, fierce rivalries, conference and non-conference games throughout the season with their eyes set on a national title. -
23:30 2h 30m
NBA Preseason Basketball
Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers from Crypto.com Arena SportsSacramento Kings at Los Angeles Lakers from Crypto.com ArenaSacramento went 22-60 in its first season under Doug Christie; Los Angeles made the playoffs in its first two seasons under JJ Redick, adding Walker Kessler.