The ESPN sports talk show First Take is primarily filmed at the ESPN studio located in the South Street Seaport district, Pier 17, Manhattan, New York City. This studio offers views of iconic landmarks such as the Brooklyn Bridge and the East River, and the production benefits from a modern setup with multiple cameras and a design that emphasizes the show's debate format
. Additionally, First Take has occasionally filmed special live episodes at other locations, such as The Star in Frisco, Texas, the Dallas Cowboys' headquarters and training facility, for special events
. There is also a Japanese music channel called The First Take which films performances in a white studio, but this is unrelated to the ESPN talk show and is produced by Sony Music Entertainment Japan
