Warner Bros. to Share College Football Playoffs With ESPN (1)

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is picking up some of the College Football Playoff games in a five-year deal with Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN network.

Warner Bros.’ TNT and other outlets, such as its Max streaming service, will air two first-round games this season and add two quarterfinal matchups starting in 2026. ESPN has the option to supply Warner Bros. with more games under the agreement. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.

In March, ESPN signed a six-year, $7.8 billion contract to carry the tournament through the 2031-32 season.

Warner Bros., the parent of TBS, CNN and other channels, has been increasing ...