ESPN Deportes’ News and Information Programming Debuts From New State-of-the-Art Studios.
ESPN Deportes celebrates 12 years since its debut on Jan. 7, 2004 with the inauguration of a new ultramodern 2,690-sq. foot production facility in Mexico City.
Following the recent debut of SportsCenter’s new production, the network unveils an updated look-and-feel and an array of production upgrades for all its programming, enhancing its Spanish-language offering to better serve U.S. Hispanic sports fans.
The new fully-equipped, unparalleled production center, designed to support 24/7 programming and multiplatform content productions, features the industry’s leading technology to handle existing media formats as well as future industry standards not yet adopted by the television industry. Today, the Mexico facility is home to four studios that house some of ESPN Deportes’ top news and information programs, including Futbol Picante, Futbol Center, Golpe a Golpe, Los Capitanes, NFL Live and the network’s flagship brand SportsCenter.
“ESPN’s newest production center in Mexico is officially off the ground, featuring the top-of-the-line technology that has always distinguished the company’s commitment to innovation,” said Rodolfo Martinez, vice president of production for ESPN Deportes and ESPN International. “The upgrades and expansion were designed to enhance our unique and diverse Spanish-language content with interactive compelling storytelling and further engagement, while improving our production capabilities and advertising opportunities.”
The new facility combines four versatile studios that accommodate several sets in one place, allowing for distinct differentiation of each show by simply changing the look-and-feel with the touch of a button. The technology increases the number of production hours for each market and provides a tailored approach according to the needs of the different audiences, while also offering marketers effective and creative solutions for their brands.
Some of the studios’ features include a custom-made curve HD screen in the SportsCenter set, a multi-screen display and touchscreen monitor for in-depth analysis with Futbol Picante, a boxing ring that can be disassembled in less than 60 seconds in Golpe a Golpe’s demo area and the ability to use the different sets simultaneously.
Mexico City’s ESPN facility serves audiences in the U.S., Mexico and Central America, and is home to hundreds of employees, allowing the teams to work in a fully-integrated manner with their colleagues in Bristol, Connecticut, and around the world, including the local ESPN.com editorial team.
In addition, Jorge Ramos y Su Banda and Raza Deportiva, ESPN Deportes’ studio shows produced from Miami and simulcast on ESPN Deportes Radio, will have a new look, graphic and animations to better engage with television viewers.
To complement the production enhancements and to better accommodate primetime live events, ESPN Deportes also debuts a new lineup schedule of its studio shows – updated schedule listed below.
ESPN Deportes New Programming Lineup
- 10–12 p.m. Raza Deportiva, ESPN Deportes’ lively debate and analysis global soccer program
- 12–1 p.m. Redes, a live show which content relies solely on social conversations and trends
- 1–2 p.m. Fuera de Juego, a show covering the latest in international soccer, with the participation of the soccer legend Mario Kempes
- 2–3 p.m. Futbol Picante, ESPN’s young on-air personalities host this live, midday edition of Picante, covering and analyzing the best of Mexican soccer
- 3–4 p.m. Los Capitanes, the week-days show that keeps fans informed with the latest in sports
- 4–7 p.m. Jorge Ramos y su Banda, the only national live program broadcasted simultaneously on TV and radio
- 7–7:30 p.m. Cronometro, a roundtable opinion and debate program discussing the latest news in the world of sports
- 7:30–8:30 p.m. Nación ESPN, a show powered by the fans’ opinion, featuring the best of sports and entertainment, with games, segments and special guests
- 8:30–9 p.m. SportsCenter, ESPN’s flagship daily sports show featuring highlights and updates, the latest scores of major sports events, commentary, analysis of upcoming games, segments and news stories from around the world of sports (also at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.)
- 12 – 1 a.m. Futbol Picante, ESPN’s top soccer experts and former players delivering the latest news of Mexican soccer through analysis and debate