Disney is launching its direct-to-consumer ESPN streaming service this fall. The service, which will simply be called “ESPN,” will cost $29.99 per month for the “unlimited” plan, which will include all of ESPN’s linear channels.
ESPN’s standalone streaming app launches this fall for $30 a month
ESPN streaming has everything the cable channels have, but without cable TV.
ESPN streaming has everything the cable channels have, but without cable TV.
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Disney will also offer ESPN’s unlimited plan annually for $299.99, which saves you about $60 compared to paying monthly.
For those who prefer to stick with the offerings included in the existing ESPN Plus service, the network will still offer the same programming in a new “select” plan that starts at $11.99 per month (current ESPN Plus subscribers will automatically be moved to ESPN select). You’ll also be able to get plans that bundle Disney Plus and Hulu, too.
Here’s a full list of the subscription plans you can choose from:
- Special ESPN unlimited bundle launch offer: Disney Plus (ads), Hulu (ads): for $29.99 per for the first 12 months.
- ESPN unlimited: $29.99 per month or $299.99 annually
- ESPN unlimited bundle with Disney Plus (ads), and Hulu (ads): $35.99 per month.
- ESPN unlimited bundle with Disney Plus (no ads) and Hulu (no ads): $44.99 per month
- ESPN select (same as ESPN+ offerings): $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually
- ESPN select bundle Disney Plus (ads) and Hulu (ads): $16.99 per month
- ESPN select bundle Disney Plus (no ads) and Hulu (no ads): $26.99 per month
The service will be available in the “early fall” with the exact date announcement coming “later this summer.”
Update, June 9th: Added “Sports Forever” teaser trailer.
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