ESPN
🏆@sportscenter 🏉@espnnfl 🏀@nbaonespn 👊@espnmma 💥@espnringside ⚽️ @espnfc 💪@espnw 🍿@collegegameday 🏈@espncfb 📈@sportscenternext 🏎️ @espnf1 💰@espnbet
28.8M
Followers
600
Following
76.0K
Posts
0.65%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
@espn has 28,823,245 Instagram followers as of October 15, 2026 and 76,000 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 183.1K likes and 1.6K comments on average (median 91K likes), an engagement rate of 0.65% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.32%). Over the 142 days we have tracked it, the account gained 530,700 followers (+1.9%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @espn's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Mega |
| Followers | 28,823,245 |
| Following | 600 |
| Posts | 76,000 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | TV_NETWORK |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 183,051 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 1,622 |
| Videos | 5 |
| Photos & carousels | 7 |
| Engagement Rate | 0.65% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @espn's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+530.7K
Net Change
+1.9%
% Change
+3.7K
Avg / Day
142
Days Tracked
77
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (28,292,545 followers) and Oct 15, 2026 (28,823,245 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28,823,245 | +36,427 | |
| 28,786,818 | +117,714 | |
| 28,669,104 | +65,758 | |
| 28,603,346 | +162,487 | |
| 28,440,859 | +148,314 | |
| 28,292,545 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
183.1K
Avg Likes/Post
1.6K
Avg Comments/Post
2.2M
Total Likes
19.5K
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 877 Mega-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 0.94%, middle half 0.3% to 2.58%)
0.65%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.32%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
278.6K
Avg Likes on Videos (5)
114.8K
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (7)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @espn's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 91,380 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (182,760 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @espn's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
918,278 likes · 5,795 comments
5.0× @espn's average post · 10.1× the median post.
"@Omar 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. ❤️"
241 characters
Video
Format
Monday
Day Posted
1:00 UTC
Hour Posted
9.7M
Views
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 153 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
5
Videos / Reels
7
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @espn
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
@Omar surprised these Spurs fans sitting in the last row with courtside access …
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918.3K | 5.8K | 9.7M | view |
| 2 |
@Omar surprised these fans in the last row with a chance to high-five the team …
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387.4K | 2.5K | 3.1M | view |
| 3 |
NEW YORK, AT LAST! 🗽
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1973, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIO…
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217.1K | 1.5K | — | view |
| 4 |
CAPE VERDE ADVANCE IN THEIR FIRST-EVER WORLD CUP ‼️🇨🇻
THE SMALLEST NATION BY P…
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179.0K | 778 | — | view |
| 5 |
A key signing in 2024 leading to the 2025 championship, Thunder lock in Isaiah …
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131.3K | 1.4K | — | view |
| 6 |
Cape Verde is the third-smallest nation to ever qualify for the World Cup.
Aga…
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103.1K | 438 | — | view |
| 7 |
SPAIN WIN GROUP H AFTER DEFEATING URUGUAY 🔥🇪🇸
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78.9K | 321 | — | view |
| 8 |
Fans showed out with Pride flags for the Egypt-Iran match in Seattle 🏳️🌈
FIFA…
|
61.6K | 5.2K | — | view |
| 9 |
Old friends reunited 🫂
|
53.7K | 561 | 366.0K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @espn posts on Instagram
Saturday
Peak posting days
2:00, 3:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @espn publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@espn's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 1 | 924,073 | 924,073 |
| Friday | 1 | 389,963 | 389,963 |
| Saturday | 9 | 75,937 | 683,435 |
| Sunday | 1 | 218,608 | 218,608 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @espn's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
153
Avg Caption Chars
117
Median Chars
437
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 3 | 29.5K |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 148.9K |
| Long (100+) | 7 | 261.4K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 28.8M followers (Mega)
$144,116 to $345,879
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @espn
How many followers does @espn have on Instagram?
@espn has 28,823,245 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @espn's Instagram engagement rate?
@espn has an engagement rate of 0.65% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 183.1K likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.32%.
How much does @espn earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @espn's sponsorship value at $144,116 to $345,879 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @espn published on Instagram?
@espn has published 76,000 posts on Instagram.
What is @espn's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 918,278 likes and 5,795 comments.
How often does @espn post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @espn: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Saturday.
How does @espn compare to other Instagram creators?
@espn sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @alok, @amrdiab, @danbilzerian.
Is @espn verified on Instagram?
Yes, @espn is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @espn's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 15, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 19, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @espn Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 15 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/espn-instagram-profile-stats/