Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Disney and ESPN have cooked up a plan to try to whet the sports appetite of Disney+ U.S. customers — who may not necessarily be the more voracious fans of sporting events.
ESPN is set to launch “SC+,” a new, daily “SportsCenter” show, exclusively on Disney+ on Monday, March 3. They’re calling it “SC+” but it’s a shorter, more streamlined offshoot of the 45-year-old sports highlights show that airs on ESPN.
The shows will run at least 15 minutes but will vary in length. “SC+” is described as a “fast-paced daily update” of top sports moments built around the SportsCenter Top 10 plays segment, featuring exclusive commentary and analysis from ESPN insiders and reporters.
According to Disney, the show is designed for a more casual, entertainment-focused audience. “SC+” will be available for streaming every morning starting at 9 a.m.
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