{
  "id": 11218146,
  "title": "ESPN will now stream tons of sport in 4K HDR, coming first to iOS and Apple TV 4K",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/espn-will-now-stream-tons-of-sport-in-4k-hdr-coming-first-to-ios-and",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:15:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/espn-will-now-stream-tons-of-sport-in-4k-hdr-including-monday-night-football-nhl-nba-and-of-course-the-next-super-bowl-its-coming-to-apple-tv-4k-first-but-other-streamers-and-smart-tvs-later"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN has begun streaming select sports events in 4K HDR on its iOS and Apple TV 4K apps. This update promises clearer edges, sharper colors, and smoother movement, providing a more immersive viewing experience for sports enthusiasts. The 4K HDR streaming support will initially be available for Monday Night Football, NBA and NHL games, plus selected live college football matches, US Open tennis and key events such as the Super Bowl. ESPN plans to expand this feature to other connected TV platforms, plus Disney+ in the U.S. for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. The company is investing in a modernized content distribution pipeline to ensure high-quality 4K HDR streaming across various platforms, including pay-TV providers, well ahead of the Super Bowl LXI. While specific platforms are not mentioned yet, it is expected that Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, LG, and Samsung will also benefit from this upgrade. The rollout will continue into the fall, with 4K HDR indicators appearing on streaming devices and mobile apps. Currently, Disney has not announced any plans to extend the rollout beyond the U.S., focusing on providing the best-in-class experiences to U.S. sports fans first.",
  "summary": "Apple TV and iOS are the first devices to get ESPN's new 4K HDR streaming. Other platforms will be added for US viewers this Fall.",
  "key_points": [
    "ESPN streams select sports in 4K HDR on iOS and Apple TV 4K",
    "Expansion to other connected TV platforms, Disney+ in U.S. for ESPN Unlimited subscribers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "ESPN app recently got big upgrade on Apple TV 4K and iPhone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/espn-app-recently-got-big-upgrade-on-apple-tv-4k-and-iphone",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:04:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}