Espn
FreeNot checkedESPN MCP Server - Live sports data for AI assistants via MCP. 12 tools for scores, standings, stats, odds across 25+ leagues. No ESPN account required.
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ESPN MCP Server - Live sports data for AI assistants via MCP. 12 tools for scores, standings, stats, odds across 25+ leagues. No ESPN account required.
README
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 | 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
- Open the Actor on Apify and get your free API token
- Connect your AI client using the MCP endpoint below
- 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
- Author: mrbridge on Apify
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Built by mrbridge
Installing Espn
This server has no published package — it is built from source. Open the repository and follow its README.
▸ github.com/MrBridgeHQ/espn-mcpFAQ
Is Espn MCP free?
Yes, Espn MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Espn need an API key?
No, Espn runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Espn hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install Espn in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Espn on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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