After reports last week confirmed that the new ESPN standalone streaming service would be called ESPN, it was today confirmed that the price of a standalone streaming subscription will start at $29.99 a month.
This is the price for those that just want access to the ESPN streaming service and nothing else. There will also be the option to save by paying for a year in advance, with the ESPN annual plan priced at $299.99 a year, which works out to be around $25 a month on average.
In addition to subscribing to just the standalone sports streaming service, there will also be the opportunity to bundle the new ESPN service with Disney+ and Hulu. The combined bundle price of this sports and entertainment package will start at $35.99 a month.
For those that prefer ad-free Disney+ and Hulu, the ad-free version of the bundle will cost $44.99 a month.
Here’s a recap of those ESPN subscription prices:
- ESPN Monthly: $29.99/mo
- ESPN Annual: $299.99/yr
- ESPN with Disney+ and Hulu: $35.99/mo
- ESPN with ad-free Disney+ and ad-free Hulu: $44.99/mo
As part of the launch period, later this year, there will also be the option to sign up for the Disney+, Hulu and ESPN bundle at just $29.99 a month for the first 12 months.
Basically, those that sign up during the launch period will lock down a full year of Disney+ and Hulu at no additional cost.
“Our straightforward approach to name and pricing will help fans cut through the clutter, and provide them compelling options to access all our content within the enhanced ESPN App. It will be the ultimate sports destination for personalized experiences and features, and, on top of that, fans will be able to choose to bundle ESPN with the industry-leading Disney+ and Hulu streaming services,” said Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN Chairman.
ESPN+ To Become ESPN Select
Technically, ESPN will also be offering a ‘select‘ ESPN plan as well. Priced at $11.99 a month, the select plan is the current version of ESPN+.
ESPN select plan pricing:
- Monthly subscription: $11.99
- Annual subscription: $119.99
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN select bundle: $16.99/month (with ads on Disney+/Hulu)
- Disney+, Hulu, ESPN select ad-free bundle: $26.99/month (no ads on Disney+/Hulu)
In contrast, the ‘unlimited‘ ESPN plan at $29.99 a month will provide subscribers with access to the entire suite of ESPN networks and content, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, as well as ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX.
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