CW Network, a privately owned entity headquartered in the US, functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Founded in 2006, the company operates with approximately 340 employees and reported $385.7M in revenue as of 2023. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, specifically operating as an American English-language commercial broadcast television network.
CW Network and WWE announced on April 30, 2026, a multi-year deal for all NXT Premium Live Events (PLEs) to air exclusively on The CW. Beginning with The Great American Bash later this summer, The CW will broadcast 20 PLEs in their entirety live on both coasts over the next several years, including events such as Stand and Deliver, Deadline, and Vengeance Day. Previously, on April 29, 2026, The CW Network and ESPN reached an agreement making the ESPN App the exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events. CW Sports broadcasts will continue on The CW Network and stream live on the ESPN App for fans with an ESPN Unlimited subscription. Earlier on the same day, Roku confirmed a partnership with The CW to offer next-day streaming of NXT after its normal Tuesday airing, with NXT also becoming available on the ESPN Unlimited app this summer. These streaming pacts between The CW, ESPN, and Roku were initially reported on April 29, 2026, adding significant live sports rights inventory to ESPN's D2C app and expanding NXT's accessibility.
CW Network currently holds 8 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including american football, motorsports, professional wrestling, beach volleyball, bull riding and rodeo, athletics and bowls.
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