CW Expands Streaming Reach Through ESPN and Roku Deals
TL;DR
The CW announced new streaming partnerships with ESPN and Roku to broaden its footprint: about 800 hours of CW sports will stream on the ESPN app, while CW entertainment titles will drop on the Roku Channel the day after their linear premieres; the free CW app will continue next-day entertainment streams, with terms undisclosed as the network pivots toward live sports under Nexstar ownership.
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- CW Sports to Stream Via ESPN in Unique Content Pact Variety
- WWE’s Developmental League NXT to Air Premium Live Events on Broadcast TV for First Time Ever The Hollywood Reporter
- WWE Moving 20 NXT Premium Live Events to The CW Front Office Sports
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