ESPN's flagship morning and afternoon programs reached unprecedented heights in January 2026, as Mike Greenberg, the Get Up team, and The Pat McAfee Show all recorded record-breaking viewership numbers.
According to Adam Schefter, the network's daily sports talk slate saw its most successful January to date. The surge in ratings comes during a critical window in the sports calendar, coinciding with the NFL playoffs and the lead-up to the Super Bowl, which typically drives significant engagement for the network’s top personalities.
The performance of The Pat McAfee Show continues to highlight the success of ESPN’s multi-platform approach, while Get Up, led by Mike Greenberg, remains a staple of the network’s morning viewership strategy. This latest ratings report confirms a trend of sustained audience growth for ESPN's primary talk programs heading into the remainder of the 2026 broadcast year.
Further details regarding specific demographic breakdowns and total reach are expected to be released by the network in the coming days. The record-breaking month solidifies the current lineup's position at the forefront of sports media consumption.
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