Comprehensive Guide to ESPN Satellite Frequencies Across the Globe (December 2024)

ESPN is one of the leading global sports networks, delivering unmatched coverage of various sports, including football, basketball, tennis, motorsports, and more. Its reach extends to multiple continents through a vast array of satellite systems, ensuring that millions of sports fans can enjoy their favorite games with premium quality. This guide covers the most up-to-date satellite frequencies and details for ESPN broadcasts worldwide.

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1. Eutelsat 3B (3.0°E)

Beam: C-band

• Frequency: 4064.00 L
  • Technology: DVB-S2 T2-MI (PLP 1)
  • Modulation: QPSK, SR: 33900, FEC: 3/5
  • Channels: ESPN 2 (Clear)
  • Last Update: 2021-04-05
• Frequency: 4099.00 L
  • Technology: DVB-S2 T2-MI (PLP 0)
  • Modulation: QPSK, SR: 33900, FEC: 3/5
  • Channels: ESPN (Encrypted), ESPN 2 (Encrypted)
  • Encryption: Harmonic
  • Last Update: 2023-08-13

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2. Astra 3B/3C (23.5°E)

Beam: Europe

• Frequency: 11739.00 V
  • Technology: DVB-S2, Modulation: 8PSK, SR: 29900, FEC: 3/4
  • Channels:
    • ESPN Netherlands HD (Encrypted - Mediaguard 3, Nagravision 3, Viaccess 5.0)
    • ESPN 4 Netherlands HD (Encrypted - Same as above)
  • Last Update: 2024-05-24
• Frequency: 11856.00 V
  • Technology: DVB-S2, Modulation: 8PSK, SR: 29900, FEC: 3/4
  • Channels: ESPN 2 Netherlands HD (Encrypted - Same as above)
  • Last Update: 2024-09-29

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3. Eutelsat 36D (36.0°E)

Beam: Sub-Saharan Africa

• Frequency: 12073.00 V
  • Technology: DVB-S, Modulation: QPSK, SR: 27500, FEC: 3/4
  • Channels: ESPN Africa (Encrypted - Irdeto 2)
  • Last Update: 2024-09-28
• Frequency: 12476.00 H
  • Technology: DVB-S, Modulation: QPSK, SR: 27500, FEC: 3/4
  • Channels: ESPN 2 Africa (Encrypted - Irdeto 2)
  • Last Update: 2023-10-07

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4. Azerspace-1 (46.0°E)

Beam: C-band

• Frequency: 4180.00 V
  • Technology: DVB-S2, Modulation: 8PSK, SR: 16325, FEC: 3/4
  • Channels: ESPN, ESPN 2 (Encrypted - Nagravision 3)
  • Last Update: 2023-12-03

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5. Intelsat 20 (68.5°E)

Beam: C-band

• Frequency: 3930.00 H
  • Technology: DVB-S2, Modulation: 8PSK, SR: 25000, FEC: 2/3
  • Channels: Sony ESPN HD India (Encrypted - VideoGuard)
  • Last Update: 2020-12-12

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6. ABS-3A (3.0°W)

Beam: Global

• Frequency: 4130.00 V
  • Technology: DVB-S2, Modulation: QPSK, SR: 22080, FEC: 3/5
  • Channels: ESPN 2 (Encrypted - Xcrypt), ESPN U HD (Encrypted - Xcrypt)
  • Last Update: 2024-05-11

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7. SES-6 (40.5°W)

Beam: Americas & Hemi

• Frequency: 3979.00 L
  • Technology: DVB-S2, Modulation: 8PSK, SR: 21600, FEC: 3/4
  • Channels:
    • ESPN Brasil HD, ESPN HD (Encrypted - PowerVu)
    • ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPN 4 (Encrypted - PowerVu)
  • Last Update: 2024-07-08