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If you're a sports enthusiast, you're likely familiar with ESPN, a titan in sports broadcasting. However, ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+, might still leave you scratching your head, despite its launch back in 2018. While ESPN+ does offer live sports streaming, it's designed to complement traditional network channels, providing a comprehensive sports viewing experience.
Dive into our comprehensive guide to ESPN+ for 2025, where we'll cover everything from the service's overview, the live sports you can stream, pricing details, and more.
What Is ESPN+? The Sports Streaming Service, Explained
ESPN+
Sign up for a standalone ESPN+ subscription or opt for the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. See it at ESPN+
ESPN+ is a subscription-based streaming service that offers access to live sporting events, exclusive ESPN films and series (many of which are not available on standard ESPN networks), premium articles, and more. However, despite its name, ESPN+ does not include access to the main ESPN network channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS. If you want to watch shows like SportsCenter, you'll still need a traditional cable or live TV subscription.
ESPN+ boasts a growing library of original ESPN TV shows, including hits like "Man in the Arena with Tom Brady," "Peyton's Places," and "ESPN FC." It's also the exclusive home for "NFL Primetime" since 2019, offering highlights and analysis of NFL games every Sunday night during the season. Subscribers can also enjoy the full archive of ESPN's acclaimed "30 For 30" sports documentary series.
For sports fans who enjoy in-depth reading, ESPN+ provides access to ESPN+ Premium Articles on the ESPN website, featuring detailed analysis, rankings, mock drafts, and more from renowned sports writers.
ESPN+ Plans and Prices (As of March 2025)
Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle
Includes all 3 services for $16.99 at Disney+
ESPN+ can be purchased as a standalone subscription for $11.99 per month, or you can opt for the ESPN+ Annual Plan at $119.99 per year, which saves you 15% off the monthly price. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $16.99 per month.
Does ESPN+ Have a Free Trial?
Unfortunately, ESPN+ does not currently offer a free trial of its service. While there are no ongoing promotions directly from ESPN, some third-party providers might offer deals. Although ESPN+ itself doesn't provide a trial, other streaming services with sports content might offer free trials.
What Channels Does ESPN+ Include?
ESPN+ does not include traditional channels. Instead, it features a wide array of live sporting events that are currently airing. It also offers a vast archive of previously aired events, along with exclusive on-demand ESPN series and shows, most of which are not available on standard ESPN channels.
Can You Watch Live Sports on ESPN+?
Yes! With an ESPN+ subscription, you can watch thousands of live sporting events. The lineup includes select NFL, MLB, and NHL games, various soccer leagues from around the world, F1, golf, boxing, a variety of collegiate sports, and more. The availability of these games can vary by region due to potential blackouts.
ESPN+ is also the exclusive streaming platform for UFC events, including Pay-Per-View (PPV) fights, Fight Nights, and more. While UFC PPV events come with an additional cost of $79.99 on top of your ESPN+ subscription, UFC Fight Nights and other events are included at no extra charge. You can also access hundreds of popular fights from the UFC archive.
While ESPN+ isn't a replacement for services like NFL Sunday Ticket or MLB.TV, which offer comprehensive season passes, it does provide a substantial amount of content for fans of UFC, NHL, soccer, and college sports.
How to Watch ESPN+ - Available Platforms
ESPN+ is accessible on a variety of devices in HD, supporting up to three simultaneous streams. If you subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio (which includes Hulu and ESPN+), you can conveniently watch all your content through the Disney+ app in the US.
The service is also available on the ESPN app for mobile devices, streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, as well as gaming consoles such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
