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No Built-in Dark Mode
Does ESPN Have a Built-in Dark Mode?
ESPN does not offer a dark mode — not on the website, and not in the app either. Here is the honest picture — and the simplest fix for your browser.
On the web (espn.com)
ESPN has no built-in dark mode on espn.com — and no official dark theme anywhere else. For the website, the free extension below is the answer.
On iPhone & Android app
Check app settings
In the ESPN app, open your account settings — there is currently no dark-mode option.
Use the extension on desktop
For comfortable night-time browsing, use the free Turn Off the Lights extension in your desktop browser.
Limitation: ESPN offers no dark mode at all — every page renders on a bright white background. Turn Off the Lights is the simplest way to get ESPN dark mode in any desktop browser, with your own colors and scheduling.
ESPN Dark Mode Features
Everything You Need for the Best ESPN Dark Mode
Turn Off the Lights is not just a simple ESPN dark mode. It is a complete browser enhancement built to give you full control over how every website looks in the dark.
Dark Mode for espn.com
Applies Night Mode to every page on espn.com — instantly and consistently.
Instant, No Flash of White
Night Mode loads before the page renders — you never see a bright flash when opening ESPN pages.
Custom Dark Colors for ESPN
Set your own background color, text color, and link color to create the perfect dark ESPN experience.
Instant, No Setup
Night Mode works out of the box — install the extension, open espn.com, and the dark theme is already applied.
Auto-Schedule Dark Mode
Turn ESPN dark mode on automatically at your chosen time — perfect for evening browsing sessions.
No Tracking, Fully Private
Turn Off the Lights does not read or transmit your ESPN browsing data. Open-source and fully transparent.
How It Works
Enable ESPN Dark Mode in Under 30 Seconds
Turn Off the Lights is available in every major browser store and takes less than 30 seconds to install and activate. No configuration needed — it works instantly.
Install Turn Off the Lights
Add the free extension from Chrome Web Store, Firefox Add-ons, Edge Add-ons, or Opera Add-ons.
Open espn.com
Navigate to espn.com in your browser with the extension installed.
Enable Night Mode
Open Options → Night Mode tab and toggle the Night Mode switch on.
Set Schedule & Colors
Choose custom dark colors and set an automatic day/night schedule so ESPN dark mode switches without any manual effort.
Browser Support
One ESPN Dark Mode Extension. Every Browser.
Turn Off the Lights is available across all major desktop browsers. Install it in one browser and your Night Mode settings sync automatically to others.
⬇ Install Free — ESPN Dark Mode
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About ESPN Dark Mode
No — espn.com has no dark-mode setting, and the ESPN app doesn't offer one either. The free Turn Off the Lights extension applies a real dark theme to ESPN in any desktop browser.
No — espn.com has no dark-mode setting and the app doesn't offer one either. The free Turn Off the Lights extension applies a real dark theme to ESPN in any desktop browser.
Turn Off the Lights is a browser extension for desktop browsers — it cannot modify the ESPN mobile app. Since ESPN offers no dark mode anywhere, the extension is the only real dark-theme option on your computer.
On OLED screens, true black pixels use less power. A true-black custom theme from Turn Off the Lights Night Mode saves more than any fixed dark-grey theme.
There is no ESPN dark-mode setting to enable — espn.com and the app simply do not offer one. For the website, the free Turn Off the Lights extension applies a custom dark theme.
Why Turn Off the Lights
The Most Complete ESPN Dark Mode Solution Available
People search for ESPN dark mode because espn.com has no native dark theme — the bright pages can be hard on the eyes, especially at night. Turn Off the Lights solves this by applying Night Mode instantly.
Why ESPN Has No Built-In Dark Mode
As of 2026, espn.com does not offer a built-in dark mode or night theme option, and the ESPN app does not include one either. Turn Off the Lights is the most reliable way to get ESPN dark mode on any browser.
How Turn Off the Lights Applies ESPN Dark Mode
When Night Mode is enabled, Turn Off the Lights converts ESPN's white background to your chosen dark color while keeping product images visible and text readable. The conversion happens before the page finishes loading — so you never see a flash of white.
Protect Your Eyes While Browsing at Night
Late-night browsing on a bright white screen can cause significant eye strain. A dark theme via Turn Off the Lights reduces blue light emission, lowers effective screen brightness, and creates a much more comfortable experience during evening hours.
Open Source, Private, and Free — Always
Turn Off the Lights collects no personal data, displays no advertising, and charges nothing. The extension is fully open-source under the GNU General Public License Version 2 (GPLv2), with its complete source code available on GitHub for anyone to inspect. It has been in continuous development since 2009 and remains one of the most trusted browser extensions available, with millions of active users across all major browsers. Stefan Van Damme is the solo developer and has maintained the extension with monthly updates for over 15 years.
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