MCP Server Espn vs Sports MCP Server

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Server Espn and Sports MCP Server MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Server Espn when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Sports MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Server Espn Developer Tools	Sports MCP Server Developer Tools
Summary	Real-time ESPN sports data: live scores, standings, boxscores, odds & stats for 25+ leagues	Get live scores, schedules, standings, team and player data for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and soccer.
Category & Scope	Developer Tools	Developer Tools

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server-espn": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mcp-server-espn"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sports-mcp-server-2": {
      "command": "bunx",
      "args": [
        "@cyanheads/sports-mcp-server@latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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