ESPN

ESPN

@espn

Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere.

stream.espn.com Joined 2019-03-01

58.8M

Followers

627

Following

5292.0M

Total Hearts

3.1K

Videos

1.7M

Avg Hearts/Video

10.96%

Engagement Rate

7.3y

Account Age

670.8K

Followers/Month

60.4M

Hearts/Month

35.8

Videos/Month

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

ESPN sits as a giant among the 1349 creators we track with a rank of 17 and 58.8M followers. This total puts the account at 53.4 times the median follower count of 1.1M. The growth trajectory is fast, adding 670.8K new followers every month over its 7.3 year history. A catalogue of 2.2B total plays and 234.3M total likes indicates a large established reach across the platform. The 9.0M shares suggest high word of mouth distribution while 8.6M saves indicate that the content provides lasting value for users to revisit or keep as a reference. With an average of 711.2K views per video, the current reach is in line with what an account of this size would predict. The like rate of 10.51% exceeds the median of 4.93%, confirming that the audience is highly engaged with the content provided. This high engagement relative to the follower base suggests a loyal and active viewer base. The following report breaks down specific content performance metrics.

Account Classification

Account Size Mega (10M+)
Account Age 2019-03-01
Verification Yes
Language EN
Follower Ratio 94K:1

Data Summary

Videos Analyzed 293 (9.3% of total)
Avg Plays per Video 711,229
Avg Likes per Video 74,727
Engagement Rate 10.96%

Metrics based on 293 most recent videos (9.3% of 3.1K total).

Engagement Analysis

Based on 293 videos (9.3% sample)

This audience approves of content at more than double the platform median, ranking 214 out of 1349 creators. This high like rate confirms strong initial sentiment for the brand. The engagement mix reveals how viewers interact with the content after watching. Shares represent the most frequent action at 0.404%, followed closely by saves at 0.385%. These figures indicate that word-of-mouth spread and intent to return are the primary behaviors. Comments sit at 0.053% while downloads reach 0.022%. With 380 comments, 2.9K shares, 2.7K saves, and 153 downloads, the data shows a clear preference for advocacy over conversation. Brands should prioritize content that is worth sharing or saving as a reference rather than pieces designed to spark long comment threads. Reach reliability is inconsistent. Only 10.9% of 293 videos hit the 2x average mark with 32 instances, while only 12 reached the 5x threshold. A consistency coefficient of 2.97 indicates erratic reach across the feed. This volatility suggests that while individual pieces can perform well, the audience engagement does not follow a predictable pattern. This is an active audience.

711.2K

Avg Plays/Video

74.7K

Avg Likes/Video

380

Avg Comments/Video

2.9K

Avg Shares/Video

Engagement Quality Analysis

These use the median rather than the average, so one freak viral video cannot inflate them. They show the level a typical post on this account actually reaches.

1.5M

Median Plays

125.7K

Median Likes

3.1M

75th Percentile

28.8M

Top Video

1.33

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Estimated Lifetime Engagement

An estimate of the account's whole-catalogue totals, scaled up from the recent videos we analysed to all of its videos. Use it for overall scale, not exact counts. Projected from 293-video sample across 3.1K total videos.

2230.4M

Est. Total Plays

234.3M

Est. Total Likes

1.2M

Est. Total Comments

9.0M

Est. Total Shares

8.6M

Est. Total Saves

Engagement Ratios

Each action as a share of views. Likes-to-views is how often a viewer taps like; saves-to-views is how often they bookmark a video to return to; shares spread it to others. Higher saves and shares signal content people find worth keeping or passing on, not just watching.

Excellent for Mega

10.51%

Likes / Views

0.05%

Comments / Views

0.40%

Shares / Views

0.39%

Saves / Views

Likes at 10.51% are much higher than other actions. This shows that viewers prefer to react quickly rather than comment or share.

Viral Hit Rate

How often a video beats this account's own average views. The 2x figure is the share of videos that did at least twice the norm, the 5x figure at least five times. A higher rate means breakout hits happen more often rather than reach depending on rare spikes.

10.90%

2x Avg (32 of 293)

0%

5x Avg (12 of 293)

Consistency Score

How steady the view count is from video to video, shown as a grade and a CV number. A lower CV and a better grade mean predictable reach on every post; a high CV means the views swing widely between hits and flops.

D

CV: 2.97

Lower CV = more consistent performance

Estimated Earnings

Revenue estimates based on follower count and average video performance

Sponsorship deals drive the primary revenue stream for this account because of its large follower base. A creator with 58.8M followers can command a high dollar band for brand partnerships. This model is far more lucrative than the Creator Fund because fund payouts scale only with views and pay mere pennies per thousand. Sponsorship value scales with the total audience size, making it the dominant financial engine here. A rank of 17 out of 1349 puts this profile in a tier where they command a premium price for their reach. They can decline low offers because their high standing provides notable leverage over advertisers. The high like rate suggests a highly engaged audience that justifies a position at the top of their expected pricing bracket. A buyer should use the standard sponsorship range as a starting point for negotiation rather than a fixed cost. The cost per view calculation helps determine if a quote pays for reach or for the brand name. Dividing the estimated sponsorship band by 711.2K average views reveals the true value of each impression. If a quote exceeds this figure, the buyer is paying for the prestige of the account rather than just the views. These are modelled estimates from public metrics, not disclosed earnings.

Creator Fund (Est. Monthly)

Based on avg 711.2K views/video

$509 – $1,018

$0.02 - $0.04 per 1,000 views

Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)

Based on 58.8M followers (Mega (10M+))

$293,872 – $705,293

Industry rate for mega (10m+) creators

Disclaimer: These are rough estimates based on publicly available industry benchmarks. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, brand deals, and individual negotiation. TikTok Creator Fund payouts fluctuate and are not guaranteed.

Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 293 videos

Short clips dominate this feed with nearly half of all posts landing under 15 seconds. Longer content between one and three minutes earns a 9.0% engagement rate compared to just 6.93% for the shortest clips. This gap means longer videos perform roughly 30% better than those under 15 seconds. Focus on the 1-3 minute window to maximize interaction rather than prioritizing rapid-fire clips. Original audio appears in over 76% of the content. This choice prioritizes a consistent brand identity over the potential reach gained from trending sounds. Captions stay concise at an average of 71 characters to keep the focus on the visuals. Disabling both duet and stitch features ensures the feed remains a closed loop for the audience to consume without remixing. The standout video lasted 70 seconds and reached 28.8 million views, which is over 40 times the typical reach of this account. It gathered 3.7 million likes against only 15.9k comments. Such a lopsided ratio shows that viewers preferred quick taps and passive watching over active debate in the comments. Average views hover around 711k despite a large follower base, indicating a stable but controlled reach. This volume suggests the account prioritizes consistent brand presence for an established audience rather than hunting for viral spikes. Every metric points toward a polished production style designed for broad consumption.

Primary Content Categories

comedy

Video Duration Breakdown

How the account's recent videos split across length bands. It shows the format the creator leans on, from very short clips to long-form.

21s

Average Duration

<15s
129
15-30s
107
30-60s
49
1-3min
8

The account favors short content with 129 videos under 15 seconds. These are not the best performing because videos between 1 to 3 minutes have a higher engagement rate of 9.0%.

Original Sound Usage

Percentage of videos using the creator's own audio

76.80%
225 of 293

Best Duration by Engagement

Average engagement grouped by video length, so you can see which durations actually get the strongest response for this account, not just which ones they post most.

Duration Videos Avg Engagement
<15s (best) 129 6.93%
15-30s 107 7.43%
30-60s 49 7.59%
1-3min 8 9.00%

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 293 videos (9.3% sample)

This creator follows a Grind pattern because their posting volume is far above the field median and they maintain a steady output. They post over twenty videos weekly, which creates a high-frequency stream of content for your brand to tap into. While the consistency grade is lower due to erratic gaps between individual posts, the sheer volume remains large compared to other creators. This pace has been established for over two months, making it a stable enough pattern to plan around despite some internal variance. New content most frequently appears on Wednesday and Thursday with a peak upload hour at 20:00 UTC. Sunday serves as the quietest day for new uploads. Marketers can expect a dependable drumbeat of posts rather than sporadic drops. You should time your tie-ins for mid-week to align with their primary posting windows.

Posting Frequency

How often the account posts, against the typical tracked creator. It tells you whether to expect a steady stream or occasional drops.

Videos per Week 28.1
Avg Gap Between Posts 6.0h
Data Range 74 days

Most Active Days

Which days of the week new videos most often appear. These are upload times, when fresh content lands, not necessarily when the audience is watching.

Thursday
102
Wednesday
73
Tuesday
67
Monday
35
Friday
19
Sunday
1

Posting Hours (UTC)

A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.

0h
3h
6h
9h
12h
15h
18h
21h

How to read these charts

A heatmap of the hours (UTC) when this account publishes. Darker or taller blocks are the busier posting windows. Read it as the creator's release schedule, not their audience's active hours.

The account posts most on Wednesday and Thursday with a peak at 20:00 UTC. The volume is 28.1 posts per week, which stands out against the quiet period on Sunday.

Top Videos

Top 60 by play count from 293 analyzed

62.2M

Combined Plays (Top 5)

8.2M

Combined Likes (Top 5)

12.4M

Avg Plays per Top Video

Pinned Videos

Videos pinned to the top of @espn's profile page

@Omar Raja surprised these Spurs fans sitting in the last row with courtside access for Wemby’s pregame warmup, a chance to high-five the players before they took the court, a gift bag during the game, and upgraded seats during the NBA Finals. ❤️ #NBA #spurs

Posted Jun 15, 2026

28.8M

Views

3.7M

Likes

15.9K

Comments

48.8K

Shares

98.1K

Saves

@Omar Raja surprised these fans in the last row with a chance to high-five the team before they took the ice, a hockey stick signed by the entire team, upgraded seats, and a meet-and-greet with their favorite player! ❤️

Posted Jun 12, 2026

8.9M

Views

1.4M

Likes

3.9K

Comments

18.7K

Shares

40.8K

Saves

Jun 18, 2026

(via matias_galluzzo/IG) #messi #worldcup

11.0M

Views

1.7M

Likes

2.7K

Comments

33.4K

Shares

54.9K

Saves

⏲ 14s ♪ Original sound original sound - espn – ESPN
Jun 15, 2026

😂😂😂 (via jeffreyparmentier/IG) #ski #winter #snow #funny

6.9M

Views

987.5K

Likes

1.7K

Comments

64.5K

Shares

48.1K

Saves

⏲ 6s ♪ Original sound original sound - espn – ESPN
Jun 15, 2026

😤😤😤 (via @Sannox 🇫🇷🧤 ) #worldcup #capeverde #goalkeeper #save #espnsocial

6.7M

Views

455.1K

Likes

1.1K

Comments

4.9K

Shares

13.9K

Saves

⏲ 11s ♪ PSG LOW PROFILE 2 – Nahz
Jun 15, 2026

Is this the method? 🤔 (via digglersoftball/IG) #baseball #hit #trickplay #cool

6.3M

Views

341.8K

Likes

1.4K

Comments

7.4K

Shares

13.8K

Saves

⏲ 7s ♪ Original sound original sound - espn – ESPN
Jun 15, 2026

#Scotland #baseball #MLB

6.2M

Views

752.3K

Likes

3.8K

Comments

34.4K

Shares

32.2K

Saves

⏲ 16s ♪ Original sound original sound - espn – ESPN

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Top Hashtags

The hashtags this account uses most across the videos we analysed. They hint at the topics and communities the creator targets for reach.

Most Common Words

The words that show up most in this account's captions, with stopwords and hashtags removed. They sketch the verbal tone and recurring themes.

Based on 293 most recent videos (9.3% of 3136 total). Excludes stopwords, hashtags, and mentions.

via (157) ig (54) his (12) parade (11) fans (10)

Top Sounds

The sounds this account uses most. A feed dominated by one original sound points to self-produced audio; a spread of trending tracks points to a creator riding sound trends for reach.

35 unique sounds | from 293 sampled videos
original sound - espn - ESPN 228x
Leanin - Slowed - CorMill 9x
PSG LOW PROFILE 2 - Nahz 7x
How You Like Me Now - The Heavy 7x
INSIDE MY MIND - Allba 6x
Mozart/Requiem "Lacrimosa"(1394506) - Mint 4x
distorted memories - Øneheart & reidenshi 3x
nostalgia - Øneheart 2x
Music In Your Heart (Instrumental) - BLVKSHP 2x
Little Things - Adrián Berenguer 2x

Key Insights & Takeaways

Audience & Reach

This account holds a top-of-field rank with a multiple of 53.4 over the median creator. Such high placement means a single campaign can reach an audience at broadcast-scale rather than just niche circles. The like response sits more than double the median rate. This indicates that a brand message earns a stronger engagement signal from every viewer who sees it compared to average accounts. Location data shows the audience is centered in the US with a 100% share of sampled content. A buyer can reach this primary market effectively but cannot count on any other regions for a global campaign. The lifetime footprint includes approximately 2.2 billion plays across the catalog. This means a brand tag sits next to content that has already been viewed billions of times rather than starting from scratch. The audience fits the sports category because the high like response and broad reach suggest a highly engaged fan base.

Key Takeaways

Reach. Ranking 17 of 1349 with a following 53.4 times the median, this account maintains a large market presence. Engagement. The 10.51% like-rate is more than double the 4.93% median, indicating high viewer interaction. Hit-rate. Only 10.9% of videos reach double the average views, showing that most content performs consistently near its own baseline.

Strengths

  • + Strong engagement rate above platform average
  • + Established follower base of 58,774,453
  • + Consistent growth at 670.8K followers/month
  • + Active posting schedule (28.1 videos/week)
  • + Verified account with platform credibility

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic targeting for regional audiences
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with similar creators

Summary

This analysis of @espn reveals a mega (10m+) TikTok presence with 58,774,453 followers. The account demonstrates an engagement rate of 10.96%, averaging 711.2K plays per video across 293 analyzed videos. Key strengths include 5292.0M total hearts and verified status, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @espn's TikTok profile and recent videos. It evaluates content strategy, engagement patterns, and posting behavior. Metrics are based on 293 analyzed videos (9.3% of total content).

Data collected and analyzed by TKMetrics | Analysis date: Jul 1, 2026