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ESPN Announces Standalone Streaming Service With Two-Tier Pricing Model

The new service, launching this fall, will offer comprehensive sports coverage under the ESPN brand, with plans starting at $11.99 per month.

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The ESPN login screen on a smartphone in the Brooklyn borough of New York on Monday, July 18, 2022.
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Overview

  • ESPN's new standalone streaming app, named 'ESPN,' will launch in the fall, aligning with the football season.
  • The service will feature two subscription tiers: the Select plan at $11.99 per month and the Unlimited plan at $29.99 per month standalone or $35.99 bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.
  • The Unlimited plan includes ESPN+, all ESPN cable networks, ESPN on ABC broadcasts, and exclusive live games not available on ESPN+.
  • For the first year, the bundled Unlimited plan will be discounted to $29.99 per month, effectively offering Disney+ and Hulu for free.
  • ESPN will continue to support traditional pay-TV distribution while expanding its digital offerings to meet evolving viewer preferences.