ESPN has launched its new direct-to-consumer streaming service and a set of new features on an enhanced ESPN App, making ESPN’s full suite of 12 networks and services available directly to fans for the first time ever.
ESPN DTC and the enhance ESPN App is a powerful combination designed to deliver a more personalized and dynamic viewing experience to fans on mobile and connected TV devices.
The ESPN App delivers updated multiview options, integrated game stats, betting information, fantasy sports and commerce, along with a personalized SportsCenter For You. The new features and functionality are available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App, whether they subscribe directly to ESPN or through a traditional pay TV package.
Designed to give fans more choice and flexibility, ESPN DTC offers two plans, including an Unlimited plan that gives fans access to all of ESPN’s 12 network
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FAQs
How do I subscribe to ESPN DTC?
Go to https://stream.espn.com.
Who is ESPN DTC for?
ESPN DTC is for all sports fans, especially fans who do not subscribe to a cable, satellite or other service with access to ESPN. It is designed to give fans more choice and flexibility with two plans, including an Unlimited plan that gives fans access to all 12 of ESPN’s networks and services.
Are the new features on the ESPN App available to all fans?
All fans who subscribe to ESPN, whether through a traditional pay TV package or directly with the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan, have access to the new features when watching on the ESPN App.
Can fans still get ESPN through cable or satellite subscription?
Yes. ESPN will continue to be distributed via pay TV providers.
How is this different from what ESPN offers on YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or other bundles?
This is the first time we’re offering all of ESPN’s linear channels directly to consumers as a separate package.
Is ABC Sports available on ESPN DTC?
Yes. ESPN on ABC is included as part of the ESPN Unlimited plan and features live events and other programming.
Are fans who already subscribe to ESPN via a cable, satellite or digital multichannel service able to access ESPN DTC?
ESPN has agreements to provide current D/MVPD subscribers with access to ESPN DTC for about half of the pay TV market, including Charter, DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Verizon and other smaller operators. Discussions with other major distributors are ongoing, and over time we expect that all fans will have access ESPN DTC.
Are there any promo codes or special offers?
Yes. A special offer is available now for the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle (with ads on Disney+
and Hulu) for $29.99/month for the first 12 months. The same price as a standalone subscription to the ESPN Unlimited plan.
What is happening to ESPN+? If I am an ESPN+ subscriber, do I still have access to the same content?
Yes. ESPN+ will continue to be available in various ways, including via subscription to the ESPN
Select plan and certain D/MVPD packages. Existing ESPN+ subscribers are now subscribers to
the ESPN Select plan.
Do ESPN+ subscribers become ESPN Select subscribers automatically? What about Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ Bundle subscribers?
Yes. Existing ESPN+ subscribers become subscribers to ESPN’s Select plan. Existing Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle subscribers become subscribers to a Disney+/Hulu/ESPN Select
bundle and continue to receive the same content through the ESPN and Disney+ apps.
Do both ESPN DTC plans include advertising?
Yes, like linear television, both plans have ads during live events and studio shows. Bundle options with Disney+ and Hulu are available with or without ads on those platforms.
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