io.github.ebrunet001/mcp-server-espn

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by MrBridgeHQ · TypeScript

Real-time ESPN sports data: live scores, standings, boxscores, odds & stats for 25+ leagues

This MCP server provides real-time ESPN sports data, including live scores, standings, boxscores, odds, and stats. It targets MCP-compatible AI assistants and is described as usable with Claude Desktop and Claude Code, focusing on multiple U.S. and international leagues.

🛠️ Key Features

Real-time ESPN sports data
Live scores
Standings
Boxscores
Odds & stats
Supports 25+ leagues

🚀 Use Cases

Retrieve current game results (live scores)
Check league rankings (standings)
Review game details (boxscores)
Access betting-related information (odds & stats)

⚡ Developer Benefits

MCP-compatible integration (Model Context Protocol)
Designed for Claude Desktop and Claude Code
Uses ESPN as a data source

⚠️ Limitations

Scope is limited to ESPN sports data as described (no other sports/data sources stated)
Only league coverage is given as “25+” without a complete list

Topics

apifymcpmcp-servermodel-context-protocolclaude-desktopespnlive-scoresmlbnbanflnhlsports

README.md3 KBView on GitHub

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:

code

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)

License

MIT

Install

Remote endpoint

SSE

Hosted server - connect over the network, no local install.

url

https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp

Add to VS Code Add to Cursor

claude_desktop_config.json

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-espn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://mrbridge--espn-mcp-server.apify.actor/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Desktop config is stdio-only; this bridges via mcp-remote. Native remote: Settings > Connectors.