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ESPN launched a new direct-to-consumer service this month. The service offers major enhancements within ESPN’s streaming and app experiences. Here are key facts to know:<\/p>\n
New streaming plan details<\/strong><\/p>\n When did ESPN direct-to-consumer launch?<\/p>\n The service brought the full suite of ESPN networks and services directly to fans starting on August 21.<\/p>\n How can I subscribe to ESPN direct-to-consumer?<\/p>\n Fans can sign up for the new service here<\/a>.<\/p>\n What plans does ESPN direct-to-consumer offer?<\/p>\n Fans can choose from two plans:<\/p>\n ESPN Unlimited Plan<\/p>\n Access to all of ESPN’s linear networks — ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network — in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+ and ACCNX<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 47,000 live events a year, on demand replays, studio shows, original programming and more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ESPN Select Plan<\/p>\n Access to all content available on ESPN+<\/p>\n<\/li>\n More than 32,000 live sports events annually, a robust library of exclusive studio shows, on-demand replays, acclaimed original content and more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n How much does each plan cost?<\/p>\n ESPN Unlimited Plan: $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year<\/p>\n ESPN Select Plan: $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year<\/p>\n A special offer is available for the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN unlimited bundle (with ads on Disney+ and Hulu) at $29.99 a month for the first 12 months.<\/p>\n What is available only on the ESPN Unlimited Plan vs. the ESPN Select Plan?<\/p>\n ESPN Unlimited Plan subscribers have access to all ESPN networks, including ESPN+, with events like NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, tennis and golf majors, top-tier college football and basketball, WWE and postseason coverage from all those and more.<\/p>\n ESPN Select Plan subscribers have access only to ESPN+, with top-tier soccer, PGA Tour, NHL, UFC and a selection of college sports, tennis, PLL, UFL and other leagues.<\/p>\n Do you get access to ESPN Unlimited as part of your pay-TV package?<\/p>\n Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV (streaming only), Fubo TV, and Spectrum TV customers may already get the ESPN Unlimited Plan as part of their pay-TV package, with more to come. To activate your ESPN plan or to learn more, please visit the ESPN Fan Support Activation FAQ<\/a>.<\/p>\n Will both plans include advertising?<\/p>\n Like linear television, both plans will have ads during live events and studio shows. Bundle options with Disney+ and Hulu will be available with or without ads on those platforms.<\/p>\n New app plan details<\/strong><\/p>\n How will ESPN direct-to-consumer impact the overall ESPN app experience?<\/p>\n The enhanced ESPN app integrates game stats, betting information, fantasy sports, commerce, multiview options and a personalized SportsCenter For You. The new features and functionality will be available to all fans who watch sports on the ESPN App, whether they subscribe directly or through pay-TV.<\/p>\n If I already use the existing ESPN App, do I need to download anything else with ESPN direct-to-consumer?<\/p>\n All features will be available within the existing ESPN App on mobile devices and connected TV.<\/p>\n Impact of ESPN direct-to-consumer on existing plans<\/strong><\/p>\n If I am an ESPN+ subscriber, will I still have access to the same content?<\/p>\n ESPN+ will continue to be available in a variety of ways. Existing ESPN+ subscribers will become subscribers to the ESPN Select Plan.<\/p>\n How will ESPN direct-to-consumer impact existing Disney+\/Hulu\/ESPN+ bundle subscribers?<\/p>\n Existing Disney+\/Hulu\/ESPN+ bundle subscribers will become subscribers to a Disney+\/Hulu\/ESPN+ Select bundle and continue to receive the same content through the ESPN and Disney+ apps.<\/p>\n Can subscribers still get ESPN via cable bundles with direct-to-consumer?<\/p>\n ESPN will continue to be distributed via pay-TV providers. Pay TV subscribers will have access to the enhanced features within the ESPN App via their pay-TV subscriptions.<\/p>\n Next steps<\/strong><\/p>\n What other developments will this new ESPN direct-to-consumer service impact in the future?<\/p>\n Two landmark deals were announced in August that will expand ESPN’s media footprint and further enhance the entertainment experience for sports fans.<\/p>\n\n
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