ESPN Video Downloader
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ESPN Video Downloader
Download and extract rich video metadata from Espn Video, supporting resolutions up to 4K. Scrapes titles, duration, channel information, view counts, likes, user comments, and subtitles. Built with complete proxy rotation and anti-bot bypass support.
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Extract ESPN game highlight video metadata including direct MP4 download URLs and HLS stream links. Supports NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, NCAA, MLS, and major European soccer leagues.
Features
- Fetches highlight videos from recent games
- Returns direct MP4 URLs (360p and 720p HD)
- HLS streaming URLs (M3U8) for video players
- Video metadata: headline, description, duration, thumbnail
- Game context: teams, date, league
- Geo-restriction info
Input
| Field | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
league | string | nba | League code (see options below) |
dates | string | today | Date in YYYYMMDD format |
maxGames | integer | 10 | Max games to include |
maxVideosPerGame | integer | 5 | Max videos per game |
maxItems | integer | 50 | Total max video items |
Supported Leagues: nba, nfl, nhl, mlb, ncaaf, ncaab, mls, epl, laliga, bundesliga, seriea, ligue1
Output Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
videoId | ESPN video ID |
headline | Video title |
description | Video description |
duration | Length in seconds |
gameName | e.g. "Lakers at Warriors" |
gameDate | ISO game date |
league | League used |
thumbnailUrl | Thumbnail image |
urls.mp4_360p | Direct MP4 (360p) |
urls.mp4_720p | Direct MP4 (720p HD) |
urls.hls | HLS playlist (M3U8) |
urls.hls_hd | HD HLS stream |
geoRestrictions | Countries where video is restricted |
originalPublishDate | ISO publish timestamp |
Notes
- Uses ESPN's public site API — no authentication required.
- Videos are from game highlights (publicly accessible).
- Some videos may have geo-restrictions (e.g. US-only).
- Use the HLS URL with
ffmpegor a compatible video player to stream/download.
