About mcp-server-espn
mcp-server-espn provides ESPN sports data tools for MCP-compatible assistants. It covers live scores, standings, statistics, odds, schedules, rankings, and news across many leagues.
Key features
- 01Live and recent scores
- 02Standings and rankings
- 03Game boxscores and player stats
- 04Team rosters and schedules
- 05Betting odds and sports news
Use cases
- 01Check current league scores
- 02Review a team's standings and schedule
- 03Look up an athlete's career statistics
- 04Compare odds for upcoming games
MCP support
The MCP server exposes 12 ESPN data tools to compatible assistants, including search, scores, statistics, odds, and news. Its hosted MCP endpoint uses an Apify API token.
Configuration
Remote servers need no local install. Pick your client, then copy the config or install in one click.
https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcpclaude mcp add --transport sse ebrunet001-mcp-server-espn https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp{"mcpServers":{"ebrunet001-mcp-server-espn":{"type":"sse","url":"https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"}}}Open in Cursor{"servers":{"ebrunet001-mcp-server-espn":{"type":"sse","url":"https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"}}}Open in VS Code{"mcpServers":{"ebrunet001-mcp-server-espn":{"type":"sse","url":"https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"}}}{"mcpServers":{"ebrunet001-mcp-server-espn":{"serverUrl":"https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"}}}Run commands in a terminal; paste JSON into the client’s MCP config and restart. Servers that need sign-in will prompt on first connect.
Tools
Details
From the project READMEESPN 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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