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# ESPN MCP Server
> Connect AI assistants to live ESPN sports data via MCP — scores, standings, stats, odds, news, and schedules across 25+ leagues and sports.
**[Try it on Apify Store](https://apify.com/mrbridge/espn-mcp-server?fpr=mrbridge)** | Pay-per-event | Free tier available
## Features
- **12 MCP tools** for comprehensive sports data access
- Live scores and scoreboards — real-time game updates
- Standings — current league tables and rankings
- Team info and rosters — complete team data
- Schedules — upcoming games and fixtures
- Game summaries — detailed post-game breakdowns
- Betting odds — pre-game odds from major sportsbooks
- Athlete profiles — player bios and career stats
- Rankings — AP, coaches polls, and power rankings
- News — latest headlines by sport or league
- Search — find any team, player, or league
- **25+ sports & leagues**: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, College Football, College Basketball, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Champions League, MLS, UFC, PGA, F1, NASCAR, ATP, WTA, and more
- **No ESPN account or API key required**
- Works with **Claude Desktop, Claude Code, ChatGPT** and any MCP-compatible client
## Quick Start
1. **[Open the Actor on Apify](https://apify.com/mrbridge/espn-mcp-server?fpr=mrbridge)** and get your free API token
2. Connect your AI client using the MCP endpoint below
3. Start asking about any sport, team, player, or game
### Claude Desktop
Go to **Settings → MCP Servers → Add Custom Connector** and paste:
```
https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp?token=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN
```
## Example Prompts
Once connected, your AI assistant can handle prompts like:
- *"What are today's NBA scores?"*
- *"Show me the current Premier League standings"*
- *"Who's leading the F1 championship this year?"*
- *"Give me the odds for tonight's NFL games"*
- *"Summarize yesterday's Champions League matches"*
- *"What's the latest news about the Lakers?"*
## Data Freshness
| Data Type | Cache Duration |
|---|---|
| Live game scores | 60 seconds |
| Standings & rosters | 5 minutes |
| Historical data | Instant |
## Pricing
Pay-per-event — you only pay for the tools you actually use. The free tier gives you **$5 free credits every month**, enough for hundreds of tool calls.
## Links
- **Apify Store**: [ESPN MCP Server](https://apify.com/mrbridge/espn-mcp-server?fpr=mrbridge)
- **Author**: [mrbridge on Apify](https://apify.com/mrbridge?fpr=mrbridge)
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