While Boston Cannons games have been confirmed to be broadcasted on NBC Sports Boston locally the full Major League Lacrosse (MLL) broadcast plan with ESPN wasn’t fully known until now.
On Wednesday the league announced it’s plan with ESPN that involves games on ESPN+, TSN, and ESPN Player. In addition, the MLL Championship game will be broadcasted on ESPN.
“ESPN is the worldwide leader in sports for a reason. We are thrilled to once again have our games on their networks,” MLL Commissioner, Alexander Brown, said. “The sport of lacrosse at both the collegiate and professional level has seen tremendous growth through its partnership and promotion on the ESPN’s platforms. ESPN is broadening their promotion, activation, and exposure for MLL this season, and we look forward to welcoming ESPN viewers across the globe as they tune into MLL’s 20th anniversary season.”
“ESPN has been a longstanding proponent for the growth of lacrosse, and we are proud to celebrate in Major League Lacrosse’s 20th anniversary season,” said Dan Margulis, ESPN Senior Director of Programming. “We are excited to see professional leagues like MLL back on the field, and look forward to delivering the action to fans.”
MLL’s broadcast plan will have the reach of 135 countries.
The 20th MLL season will kick off on July 18th when the Boston Cannons will face the New York Lizards at 4 p.m. on NBC Sports Boston and ESPN+ in the United States.
