ESPN to Re-Air Kobe Bryant’s Final Game Tonight

Jan 26, 2020; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Fans gather at L.A. Live in Los Angeles to pay their respects to former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant who died in helicopter crash on Sunday. Mandatory Credit: Sandy Hooper-USA TODAY

In honoring the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, ESPN will re-air the final game of his NBA career tonight at 9 p.m. ET.

In his final game at Staples Center on April 13, 2016, against the Utah Jazz, Bryant’s memorable performance led to a 60-point game.

The retired NBA star and his daughter Gianna died tragically in a helicopter accident on Sunday, where seven others also perished.

The Big Monday matchup between Big 12 opponents No. 3 Kansas and Oklahoma State moves to ESPN2.

Australian Open quarterfinals will start on ESPNEWS at 9 p.m., and move to ESPN2 after the conclusion of Kansas-Oklahoma State.

Programming Schedule for Monday, January 27

Time (ET) Event Network
9 p.m. Kobe Bryant’s Final Game (April 13, 2016)
Utah Jazz at Los Angeles Lakers
ESPN & ESPN App
  No. 3 Kansas at Oklahoma State
Bob Wischusen, Fran Fraschilla, Kris Budden
ESPN2 & ESPN App
  Australian Open Quarterfinals ESPNEWS & ESPN App
11 p.m. Australian Open Quarterfinals
featuring Roger Federer
ESPN2 & ESPN App