ESPN to End Los Angeles-Based 'SportsCenter,' Relocate Programming to Connecticut

The final broadcast is set for May 16, 2025, as ESPN adjusts to industry shifts and financial pressures while retaining NBA programming in Los Angeles.

ESPN announced it will end the Los Angeles-based edition of 'SportsCenter,' with the final broadcast scheduled for May 16, 2025.
The decision affects 35 employees, who have been offered the option to relocate to Bristol, Connecticut, or accept severance packages.
ESPN's soccer studio shows will also move from Los Angeles to Bristol as part of the relocation plan.
The Los Angeles Production Center will continue to host NBA studio programming, maintaining a partial presence on the West Coast.
The move reflects ESPN's broader strategy to address cord-cutting challenges and focus on direct-to-consumer streaming services.