TNT and ESPN Partner for College Football Playoff Broadcasts

Warner Bros. Discovery has signed a five-year sublicensing deal with ESPN to broadcast first-round and quarterfinal College Football Playoff games on TNT, starting this year. The deal, which runs through 2031, allows Warner Bros. Discovery to air two first-round games initially, with additional quarterfinals starting in 2026. Disney retains exclusivity on the championship game and may sublicense a semifinals game in the future. This move bolsters Warner Bros. Discovery's sports offerings amid ongoing negotiations with the NBA and the launch of the Venu Sports streaming service.