The new ESPN DTC streaming service is now live, offering consumers a direct way to sign up to all of ESPN’s products and services, including ESPN+. All of which makes an ESPN Unlimited subscription a solid option for sports fans.
For those considering signing up to the new sports streaming service, here’s a rundown of everything you might need to know first, including the cost, what you can watch, and the devices you can stream on.
How Much Is ESPN?
ESPN offers two main subscription options, with the price determining the exact level of access available.
The cheapest ESPN subscription is ESPN Select, priced at $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year. If signing up to the annual plan, subscribers save around $2 a month on average, or $24 over the course of a full year.
For those wanting unlimited access to the new ESPN streaming service, the ESPN Unlimited plan costs $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year. If signing up to the annual plan, subscribers save around $5 each month, or $60 over the course of a full year.
- ESPN Select
- ESPN Networks
- ABC
From $29.99
Bundle with Disney+ and Hulu
It is also now possible to bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu. While the bundle is priced at $34.99 a month, Disney is currently running a promotion which reduces the cost down to $29.99 a month for the first 12 months. The discounted price results in an additional $60 saving over 12 months.
For those looking to stream even more live sports, as well as some news and entertainment, it has been confirmed that a new ESPN Unlimited and Fox One bundle will be available beginning October 2nd, and priced at $39.99 a month.
If already receiving ESPN through DirecTV (streaming), Fubo, Hulu Live TV, or Spectrum TV, ESPN Unlimited should be available at no additional cost. Live TV subscribers can check with their provider to see if they are eligible to access ESPN Unlimited without paying extra.
What Can You Watch On ESPN?
ESPN now offers two main plans to choose from – ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited. The difference between these two plans is fairly straightforward as ESPN Select is simply a rebranding of ESPN+, with the plan offering access to all of the same content previously available with an ESPN+ subscription.
In contrast, the new ESPN Unlimited plan is home to everything ESPN, including ESPN networks. An ESPN Unlimited subscription unlocks access to all of ESPN’s live channels, including:
- ACCN
- ACCNX
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPN3
- ESPN+
- ESPN on ABC
- ESPN Deportes
- ESPNEWS
- ESPNU
- SECN
- SECN+
In addition to all the live networks and events, an ESPN Unlimited subscription also includes ESPN+ (now ESPN Select) at no additional cost.
Basically, ESPN Unlimited subscribers get access to a wealth of sports programming, including NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, and MLB content. This is in addition to tennis and golf majors, WWE, SEC, ACC, and Big 12 football and basketball, College Football Playoff, and more.
ESPN Select vs ESPN Unlimited
With two plans now available, it is worth understanding the difference between them.
ESPN Select is basically ESPN+. As a result, Select subscribers can expect access to content from the ESPN+ library.
This includes the ability to watch select live sporting events, the complete 30 for 30 library, and on-demand sports content including games, news highlights, ESPN Originals and more.
In contrast, ESPN Unlimited unlocks access to everything available to watch on ESPN.
This not only includes everything included with ESPN Select, but also access to all of ESPN’s live networks and services, as well as all of the available on demand content, including events.
ESPN Supported Platforms And Devices
The new ESPN streaming service is now available on a variety of devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV, Apple TV, and Roku devices, as well as Xbox and PlayStation consoles, and Android and iOS mobile devices.
Supported Devices Minimum Requirements
- Apple TV: TBC
- Roku: TBC
- Android TV/Google TV: TBC
- FireTV: TBC
- Android: TBC
- iOS: TBC
- Sony PlayStation: PS4 and PS5
- Xbox: TBC
Consumers can also access the sports streaming service directly through ESPN.com.
- ESPN Select
- ESPN Networks
- ABC
From $29.99
Bundle with Disney+ and Hulu
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