ESPN streaming service: Price, plans, and content in the new direct-to-consumer streamer
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After a lengthy wait, the brand-new ESPN streaming service has finally arrived. For the first time, all of the flagship ESPN properties will be available in full in one place.
The new ESPN streaming service is a one-stop shop for all things ESPN, offering all 12 of ESPN's linear networks in one place. This is a landmark move as more networks begin to launch individual streaming services and double down on their existing DTC (direct-to-consumer) properties. Previously, the cheapest way to live stream the ESPN network directly was through a live TV streaming service (in this case, Sling TV Orange, for $45.99 a month), but the launch of ESPN offers a $29.99 a month solution for sports fans through the enhanced ESPN app.
Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about the new ESPN streamer. You can find details on all costs, bundling options, and a limited-time deal. We've also broken down what existing ESPN Plus subscribers can expect.
How much is the new ESPN streaming service?
The new ESPN streaming service costs anywhere from $11.99 a month to $44.99 a month (discounted to $38.99 a month), depending on which plan or bundle you sign up for. ESPN Select is the cheapest option at $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, and ESPN Unlimited is the most expensive stand-alone option, with plans starting at $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year.
There are four bundle options for ESPN, Disney Plus, and Hulu. Two plans include access to ESPN Unlimited. The basic bundle offers ad-supported Disney Plus and Hulu, starting at $35.99 a month, but users can get their first 12 months for just $29.99 a month.
Similarly, the premium bundle offers ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu, and starts at $44.99 a month, but users can get their first 12 months for $38.99 a month. After 12 months, monthly subscriptions will auto-renew at the then-standard rate. These are limited-time deals.
The other two plans bundle ad-supported Disney Plus, ad-supported Hulu, and ESPN Select for $16.99 a month or ad-free Disney Plus, ad-free Hulu, and ESPN Select for $26.99 a month.
We've only seen ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited, and the Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle advertised on the ESPN website, but the other bundles are visible through non-ESPN Disney sites, like Disney Plus and Hulu.
You can find a full price breakdown below. Two ESPN bundles, with FOX One and NFL Plus, will launch later this fall. Or, browse directly at ESPN.
| Plan | Cost |
| ESPN Select | $11.99/month |
| ESPN Unlimited | $29.99/month |
| Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle | $16.99/month |
| Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle Premium | $26.99/month |
| Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle | |
| Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Premium |
What are the different ESPN streaming service plans?
ESPN has four different subscription options. The two stand-alone ESPN plans are Select and Unlimited. ESPN Select is just ESPN Plus with a new name. It offers the same 32,000 live events, including select coverage from ESPN and ABC networks, but it doesn't have 1:1 live streams of the channels.
ESPN Unlimited carries ESPN Select/Plus offerings and live content from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes, ESPN on ABC, the SEC Network, SEC Network Plus, the ACC Network, and ACC Network Extra.
The currently-available bundle options combine ESPN Unlimited or ESPN Select with ad-supported Disney Plus and Hulu or ad-free Disney Plus and Hulu. Disney Plus unlocks an impressive suite of content from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel, while Hulu carries popular network TV shows, films, and streaming originals.
While the stand-alone ESPN Select and Unlimited plans have annual options, which can save consumers money year-over-year compared to paying monthly for 12 months, the bundle options are only available on a month-to-month basis.
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How to sign up for the new ESPN streaming service
It's easy to sign up for the new ESPN streaming service. Just go to the ESPN streaming website and sign up. You can also sign up for the service with the Disney Plus and Hulu bundles via the Disney Plus website.
No matter which plan you're trying to sign up for, be it a stand-alone or bundle, you'll be required to make a MyDisney login. If you've ever had a Disney Plus, Hulu, or ESPN Plus account, you'll have a MyDisney login via the email associated with your account. If you haven't subscribed to a Disney-owned streamer in the past, you'll be prompted to make a MyDisney login for the first time. Creating a MyDisney login is free and doesn't require payment.
Once you sign in with your new or existing account, you'll be able to see all plan options and select the subscription of your choice. From there, you can input your desired payment method if you don't already have one saved.
What about existing ESPN Plus subscribers?
Existing ESPN Plus subscribers will be automatically enrolled in ESPN Select, so they don't need to worry about signing up again. Like ESPN Plus, ESPN Select costs $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year, so there will be no change in billing price. The same goes for those currently enrolled in a Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus bundle.