The brand new four-part docuseries Running with the Wolves hits ESPN with a two-part premiere Tuesday, July 29 beginning at 7/6c.

Those looking to check out the new sports-heavy docuseries can stream the premiere live through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).

What is Running with the Wolves about?

The new series follow daytime television icons Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa as they dive headfirst into the high stakes world of Italian football.

According to an ESPN press relation, Running with the Wolves “chronicles the couple’s bold journey as owners of Campobasso FC, a gritty Serie C soccer club.”

Since taking the reins in 2022, Consuelos and Ripa have helped breathe new life into the once-struggling team and reignited passion among the club’s loyal fanbase.

Now, as the Wolves enter the 2025 campaign, the stakes have never been higher. Injuries affect the team as a relentless head coach pushes players to the brink, while Consuelos and Ripa feel the pressure of the fan’s demands.

Through it all, viewers get an unprecedented look at how Consuelos and Ripa balance the pressures of ownership, family life, their careers and the dream of leading Campobasso FC to glory.

Episode schedule

The four-part docuseries will be divided into chunks as both parts one and two are set to release back-to-back Tuesday, July 29 with parts three and four following soon after on Thursday, July 31.

How to watch Running with the Wolves

Cord cutters interested in checking out the four-part docuseries can stream the premiere live through Fubo, DirecTV or Sling.

Both Fubo and DirecTV offer free trials to new subscribers while Sling offers its new subscribers half off their first month.

What is Fubo?

Although primarily known as one of the most popular sports-focused streaming platforms, Fubo offers its subscribers much more than just sports related content. Fubo users can access over 100 live TV channels through its base package for just $84.99 a month following its free trial.

Some of the most popular channels available for streaming through Fubo include ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, TLC, MTV and more.

Subscribers can also enjoy a plethora of on-demand content in the form of hit TV shows and blockbuster movies and gain access to useful features such as the unlimited DVR feature.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to access top-rated TV channels like ESPN. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).