Summary
Connects Claude directly to ESPN's sports data without needing an official API key. Exposes 12 tools covering live scoreboards, standings, boxscores, betting odds, player stats, team rosters, schedules, rankings, and news across 25+ leagues including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Premier League, and UFC. Runs as a hosted Apify actor using SSE transport, so you just add the remote URL with your Apify token and start asking about game scores or LeBron's stats. Pricing is pay-per-call on Apify's platform at half a cent for reads like scores and standings. Useful when you want real-time sports data in your Claude workflow without building scrapers or managing API credentials yourself.
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ESPN MCP Server
Real-time ESPN sports data for Claude Desktop, Claude Code & MCP-compatible AI assistants.
What does it do?
ESPN MCP Server connects AI assistants directly to ESPN's real-time sports data. It exposes 12 specialized tools covering live scores, standings, boxscores, betting odds, player stats, team rosters, schedules, rankings, and news — all accessible through natural language prompts.
No ESPN API key required. Just connect and ask.
Available Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
espn_search | Search ESPN for players, teams, and leagues |
espn_news | Latest sports news headlines and articles |
espn_rankings | College, UFC, and tennis rankings |
espn_scoreboard | Live and recent scores for any sport/league |
espn_standings | Current league standings with W/L records |
espn_teams | List all teams or get detailed team info |
espn_team_roster | Full team roster with player details |
espn_team_schedule | Team game schedule (past & upcoming) |
espn_game_summary | Full boxscore, player stats, venue, officials |
espn_game_odds | Betting odds from multiple providers |
espn_athletes | Athlete profiles, game logs, splits, career stats |
espn_live_scoreboard | CDN-optimized live scoreboard with real-time updates |
Supported Leagues
NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, College Football, College Basketball, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Champions League, MLS, F1, NASCAR, UFC, PGA, ATP, WTA, and more.
Quick Start
Connect to Claude Desktop / Claude Code
- Get your Apify API Token
- Add a custom MCP connector with this URL:
https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp?token=YOUR_APIFY_TOKEN
- Ask Claude: "What are tonight's NBA scores?"
Example prompts
- "What were last night's NBA scores?"
- "Show me the Premier League standings"
- "Give me LeBron James' career stats"
- "What are the odds for tonight's NFL games?"
Pricing
Pay-per-event on Apify:
- Reads (scores, standings, stats): $0.005/call
- Actions (search): $0.01/call
- Free tier: $5/month Apify credits (~1,000 queries)
Links
- Apify Store: ESPN MCP Server
- Full documentation: See the Apify Store page for detailed README, output examples, and troubleshooting
License
MIT
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Keep your Mac awake while Claude Code and 40+ AI agents run. Sleeps when they're idle.
One time payment $9 →Integrate web data into your AI product. One API to scrape website & brand data.
Get API Key Now →Agent, run crypto. Access onchain data & trade routes via 1inch.
Install now →On Capafy, your Skill runs online 24/7 as an agent product, and you get paid every time someone uses it.
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