ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC

ESPN's broadcasting partnership with the ACC would have ended following the 2027 season had the option not been picked up.

ESPN picked up its option to broadcast ACC sports through 2036. The conference reportedly will try to settle lawsuits by Florida State and Clemson.

ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.