First Take (1/28/26) - Live Stream - Watch ESPN
Watch the First Take live stream from ESPNews on Watch ESPN. First streamed on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
www.espn.com.auHere’s the latest on The First Take.
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What it is now: First Take remains ESPN’s high-profile sports debate show, traditionally hosted by Stephen A. Smith with rotating co-hosts and guests, airing weekday mornings in the U.S. and available as podcasts and clips worldwide. Recent reports note changes in hosting and studio locations over the past year, including a transition to a new New York studio setup in 2025.[2][3]
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Recent activity and format: The show continues to feature heated discussions on NBA, NFL, and other major sports stories, with guest analysts and prominent figures joining to share perspectives. Episodes are regularly released as daily discussions and as podcast segments, often highlighting emerging hot takes and major headlines.[1][3][2]
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Availability and access: You can listen to First Take on major podcast platforms (e.g., Apple Podcasts) with daily updates and episode-specific topics, plus clips on ESPN's YouTube channel and the show’s pages on ESPN’s site.[1][2]
Illustrative example: a typical recent episode lineup might include debates on LeBron’s season, quarterback performance, or trade/move rumors, followed by guest appearances that add context to the day’s biggest stories.[1]
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- First Take overview and history, including studio moves and host changes[2]
- Daily format and guest discussions, with typical topics[2]
- Podcast presence and episode updates, with platform availability[3][1]