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ESPN works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From a Syrian connection in February 2026, ESPN's news content loaded on espn.com in a phone browser, with headlines and articles visible and no regional restriction shown. Video playback was not captured.

Landing pageWorks

From a Syrian connection in February 2026, the espn.com home page opened fully in a phone browser, with no block page or regional notice.

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. In March 2026 a community volunteer wrote to Disney, its parent company, asking for a review of its Syria access restrictions after sanctions were lifted.

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Disney's privacy contact requesting a review of Syria access restrictions in light of the lifted U.S. and EU sanctions, copying UnblockSyria.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing ESPN in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Sanctions are lifted. Most companies just haven't updated their policies. A word from inside Disney can change that.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of ESPN works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting ESPN directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.