Releases in ‘ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex’
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Scripps National Spelling Bee Welcomes 209 Spellers to its 2021 National Finals
CINCINNATI – As the Scripps National Spelling Bee prepares to make its return to TV screens across the country beginning June 12, more than 200 spellers are preparing to showcase their skills in the competition’s first-ever hybrid virtual and in-person competition. This year’s 209 spellers earned their spots as national competitors by advancing through local […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Scripps National Spelling Bee
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2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee season to launch June 12 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The official competition schedule will include three live telecasts of virtual rounds in lead-up to July 8 in-person finals CINCINNATI – The Scripps National Spelling Bee has determined its official competition and broadcast schedule for its national competition this summer, with the first round of competition set for June 12. The final rounds of this […]
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NBA G League Tips Off Feb. 10 At Disney
NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2021 – The NBA G League today released its game and telecast schedules for 2021 play, which will tip off on Wednesday, Feb. 10. The full 135- game schedule will be played at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Eighteen teams, […]
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Los Angeles Lakers win 2019-2020 NBA Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2019-2020 NBA Championship on Sunday night at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, and we celebrated in a special way. We added a little extra magic to the moment by lighting Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park in the team’s primary colors – purple and gold – immediately following Game […]
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A Whole New Finals: NBA Restart by the Numbers
NBA Finals to Be Played at a Single Location for First Time in League’s 74-Year History Orlando, Fla., (Sept. 29, 2020) – The Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat and the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers will tip off the NBA Finals 2020 presented by YouTube TV on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9 p.m. ET […]
basketball, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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2020 NBA Conference Semifinals Underway at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The 2020 NBA Conference Semifinals are underway at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. After successfully completing the 2019-2020 NBA season restart, there now only eight remaining teams competing for the title. The NBA Playoffs will proceed in a traditional conference-based format with a best-of-seven […]
basketball, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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NBA and NBPA Finalize Comprehensive Plan for July 30 Restart to 2019-20 Season
NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association announced today that they have finalized a comprehensive plan for a July 30 restart to the 2019-20 season, which includes stringent health and safety protocols, a single-site campus at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the goal of taking collective action to […]
basketball, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports
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MLS is Back: All 26 Teams to Resume Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Starting July 8
Unique tournament to feature games that will count in regular season standings Tournament winner will earn spot in 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Extensive medical protocols with regular testing will be implemented for the tournament MLS is Back Tournament to feature 16 consecutive days of soccer during the group stage NEW YORK & LAKE BUENA […]
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Maryland Wins the 2019 Orlando Invitational
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Dec. 1, 2019) – Maryland claimed the championship in the 2019 Orlando Invitational, beating out Marquette 84-63 in the final on Sunday afternoon. Senior Anthony Cowan Jr., who scored 72 points in three games, was honored as this year’s tournament MVP. Reflecting on the win, Maryland Head Coach Mark Trukgeon said, ““I just […]
AdvoCare Invitational, College Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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Central Florida and Tampa Bay Area Teams Headline Disney Cross Country Classic this Weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort
Top men’s and women’s collegiate teams from Central Florida and the Tampa area headline the Disney Cross Country Classic this weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Rollins College (Orlando) and Florida College (Tampa) are among the 267 teams competing in the event, which features more than 3,500 runners […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort