Here’s What We Know About ESPN’s New Streaming Service

Topline

Disney revealed new information about its upgraded ESPN streaming service Tuesday, including that it will launch in the fall, cost users $29.99 monthly and the service will bear the title “ESPN.”

Disney first announced it would launch a new streaming service for ESPN in May 2023.

Getty Images for ESPN

Key Facts

Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN at Disney, said Tuesday morning in a press briefing that this fall Disney will launch its upgraded ESPN streaming service for $29.99, or as part of a bundle with Disney’s other streaming platforms, like Disney+ and Hulu for a higher cost.

Disney currently offers ESPN+, which gives subscribers access to some live events and games, but doesn’t allow them to stream the actual ESPN channel and excludes some major events.

Pitaro said the new platform will keep the name ESPN—which he said was a “simple, straightforward, clear” decision—because “there is power in our name and there is trust in our name,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Disney first announced its plan to stream all of ESPN’s offerings in May 2023, and last April Disney CEO Bob Iger said at Disney’s annual shareholder meeting they intended to launch the new ESPN streaming platform in 2025 and offer a bundle with Disney+.

This story is developing and will be updated.

Get Forbes Breaking News Text Alerts: We’re launching text message alerts so you’ll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to (201) 335-0739 or sign up here.

What Are The Espn Bundles And Prices?

The unlimited package will cost $29.99 per month—or $299.99 annually—but subscribers will also be able to opt for ESPN select, which will have limited offerings closer to what is currently offered on ESPN+, for $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually. An unlimited bundle of ESPN and Disney+ and Hulu, both with ads, would cost $35.99 monthly, or $44.99 monthly without ads. As a special offer at launch, subscribers will be able to get the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN bundle with ads, for $29.99 monthly for the first 12 months.

What Will Subscribers Be Able To Access On The Streaming Service?

Subscribers of ESPN’s new streaming service will have access to all of the ESPN networks like ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ESPN Deportes and more. ESPN airs events and games from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, WNBA, UFC, at least three major collegiate conferences, 40 NCAA championships, the College Football Playoffs, The Masters, US Open tennis and more. Subscribers will also have access to ESPN’s shows, like “SportsCenter,” “The Pat McAfee Show” and “The Rich Eisen Show,” which Disney announced is returning for the new platform.

What We Don’t Know

Exactly when the new service will launch. Disney’s press release Tuesday said the offering will launch in “early fall,” and that the specific launch date will be announced later this summer.