ESPN SportsCenter Begins 50 States in 50 Days Nationwide Tour

ESPN's 'SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days' tour will bring live broadcasts and special segments to every state this summer, marking the show's first nationwide tour in 20 years. The tour begins June 27 in Washington, D.C., with Scott Van Pelt and ends August 16 at the Little League World Series in Pennsylvania with Kevin Negandhi. Stops include Kansas City's CPKC Stadium for men's and women's professional lacrosse all-star games, Wichita's Intrust Bank Arena for the Dude Perfect Tour, and Bozeman's Big Sky Country State Fair. North Dakota State University in Fargo will be featured for its standout football program on August 11, the only FCS team highlighted, while Albuquerque will host a broadcast during an Isotopes minor league baseball game. The tour aims to engage fans in-person and online, showcasing local sports traditions, rivalries, and communities across the country ahead of ESPN's direct-to-consumer launch. Highlights also include major sporting events like the UFC, MLB Home Run Derby, The ESPYS, and the WNBA All-Star Weekend.