First Take (5/5/26) - Live Stream
Watch the First Take live stream from ESPN2 on Watch ESPN. First streamed on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
www.espn.comHere’s the latest on First Take based on recent public signals:
- The show remains ESPN’s highest-profile daily sports debate program, with ongoing episodes hosted by Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim Rose and frequent guest analysts.[1]
- Recent episodes cover NBA storylines (e.g., teams contending in the Eastern Conference, playoff races, and star player debates) and also touch on NFL and boxing topics as guests appear on various segments.[2][1]
- Availability and freshness vary by region and platform; for example, the show’s presence is confirmed on major podcast platforms with daily updates and hours-long discussions, and listening guides exist on third-party aggregators like radio/podcast platforms.[3][1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the newest episode titles and summarize the top topics from the latest First Take uploads, or tailor updates to a specific region or time frame (e.g., this week’s episodes in the UK).