# ESPN Team Roster API

> Get full roster for a team including player profiles, injuries, and contract details. Each athlete includes biographical info, position, physical attributes, and current status.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/team-roster
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/team-roster#api

## Facts

- Provider: ESPN
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/team-roster`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, espn, sports
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/team-roster` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `league` | string | yes | nba, nfl, mlb, nhl, wnba, college-football, mens-college-basketball, womens-college-basketball, college-baseball, college-softball, eng.1, esp.1, ger.1, ita.1, ita.2, fra.1, usa.1, uefa.champions, uefa.europa, ufc, f1, nascar, nll, mlc |
| `team_id` | string | yes |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the ESPN Team Roster API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/team-roster with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the ESPN Team Roster API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the ESPN Team Roster API accept?

Required: league (one of nba, nfl, mlb, nhl, wnba, college-football, mens-college-basketball, womens-college-basketball, college-baseball, college-softball, eng.1, esp.1, ger.1, ita.1, ita.2, fra.1, usa.1, uefa.champions, uefa.europa, ufc, f1, nascar, nll, mlc) and team_id (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the ESPN Team Roster API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a ESPN developer account or API key?

No. ESPN Team Roster runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for ESPN API access separately.

## README

### ESPN Team Roster API

Get full roster for a team including player profiles, injuries, and contract details. Each athlete includes biographical info, position, physical attributes, and current status.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "espn/team-roster", "team_id": "1", "league": "nba"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `league` | string | Yes | League identifier. One of: `nba`, `nfl`, `mlb`, `nhl`, `wnba`, `college-football`, `mens-college-basketball`, `womens-college-basketball`, `college-baseball`, `college-softball`, `eng.1`, `esp.1`. |
| `team_id` | string | Yes | Team ID obtained from get_teams endpoint teams[*].id or search endpoint results[*].id |

#### Pricing

Flat $0.03 per call. Failed calls are not charged.