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ESPN has launched its new direct-to-consumer service. The service offers major enhancements within ESPN's streaming and app experiences. Here are key facts to know:
New streaming plan details
When will ESPN direct-to-consumer launch?
The service will bring the full suite of ESPN networks and services directly to fans starting on August 21.
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
47,000 live events a year, on demand replays, studio shows, original programming and more
ESPN Select Plan
Access to all content available on ESPN+
More than 32,000 live sports events annually, a robust library of exclusive studio shows, on-demand replays, acclaimed original content and more
How much does each plan cost?
ESPN Unlimited Plan: $29.99 a month or $299.99 a year
ESPN Select Plan: $11.99 a month or $119.99 a year
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.
What is available only on the ESPN Unlimited Plan vs. the ESPN Select Plan?
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.
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.
Do you get access to ESPN Unlimited as part of your pay-TV package?
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.
Will both plans include advertising?
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.
New app plan details
How will ESPN direct-to-consumer impact the overall ESPN app experience?
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.
If I already use the existing ESPN App, do I need to download anything else with ESPN direct-to-consumer?
All features will be available within the existing ESPN App on mobile devices and connected TV.
Impact of ESPN direct-to-consumer on existing plans
If I am an ESPN+ subscriber, will I still have access to the same content?
ESPN+ will continue to be available in a variety of ways. Existing ESPN+ subscribers will become subscribers to the ESPN Select Plan.
How will ESPN direct-to-consumer impact existing Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle subscribers?
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.
Can subscribers still get ESPN via cable bundles with direct-to-consumer?
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. Next steps
What other developments will this new ESPN direct-to-consumer service impact in the future?
Two landmark deals were announced in August that will expand ESPN's media footprint and further enhance the entertainment experience for sports fans.
In a deal that will see the NFL get a 10% equity stake in the all-sports network, ESPN will acquire the NFL Network and other National Football League media assets, including the linear rights to the league's popular RedZone channel. ESPN will also acquire the NFL's fantasy product and merge it into its existing platform, making ESPN Fantasy Football the official game of the NFL. With this deal, the NFL Network will be integrated into ESPN's new direct-to-consumer streaming product, and it will continue to be available on pay-TV providers.
Additionally, a new agreement between World Wrestling Entertainment and ESPN will allow WrestleMania to be a part of ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service starting in 2026. The deal includes two-night events such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, plus other WWE premium live events including Royal Rumble, Survivor Series and Money in the Bank.
As a visually impaired person, I have frustration with Hulu’s lack of accommodation for the blind/visually impaired community,. I understand that some movies don’t come with audio description, but with Hulu in particular, there are movies that will have audio description on other streaming platforms, but not on Hulu. In fact, I usually choose not to use Hulu to watch movies Because most of their movies do not have audio description and it’s extremely frustrating in cases where the same title can be found other places with audio description and not on Hulu it seems as if Hulu chooses not to make the investment of acquiring the. track and that is very disappointing for its visually impaired customers.
This whole thing has been confusing to me. I just want to watch WWE. I have the highest tier Hulu+ Live TV subscription but it says I have ESPN Select. Meanwhile the $82 Hulu+ Live TV subscripiton has ESPN Unlimited. I don't understand why i don't have ESPN Unlimited if i'm paying more. Can someone please explain?
I just finished episode one of this show and I’m not sure what to think. Obviously Donna seems to be untrustworthy and manipulated all of these people into this insane situation, but I also don’t know if she’s the reason why Lorrie died. She’s definitely all over the map. What do you guys think? Has anyone else watched this?
I'm still thinking about the 97th Academy Awards, when I stayed up long after my bed time despite knowing how awful I'd feel at work the next day (because I'd done it the week before for the SAG Awards) and Hulu sabotaged me. I'll always be mad I missed Mikey Madison winning (not because I'm a super fan, but because of what an upset it was given Demi Moore's front runner status).
Does anyone know if ABC is planning on Hulu again live streaming the ceremony on March 15, 2026 and if Hulu has said anything about never letting that mistake happen again? Fool me once...
Because of where I live, I had to subscribe with a gift card of $25 because I had no other way of purchasing it. I only subscribed to watch the new gumball episodes and I only want to see the next wave of 20 episodes of when that releases. Will cancelling my subscription keep my balance, from the card, on my account so I can re-subscribe when the next wave releases? Because I don't think it will release soon and I don't think pausing it will be long enough
What are everybody’s thoughts on this spectacular genius superhuman team of young people that they sent into this mission? After watching the second episode, they don’t look like they’re up to the task which I was surprised.
This morning I noticed that suddenly Hulu decided to make use of Apple TV’s top shelf. While it’s not exactly continue watching items like with HBO Max, it’s still better than just having a bland „Hulu“ background with nothing on it.
Just odd that they would do it now, when they announced to discontinue the Hulu app. Why haven’t they do anything in this direction for all these years in the first place…
I got on Hulu today to catch the latest king of the kill.
Upon launching it for the 50th time in the last few months.
Im suddenly promted to pick sports teams? I don't and have never watched sports. Then it wants me to customize shows and stuff.
1 Leave me alone. Let me do what I came to do
2 why now? After a year of watching Hulu. Why now?
Today I watched the last episode of 30 Rock and it made me tear a little bit. If anyone is looking for something to watch I would recommend this 10/10.
I love how each actor plays a significant role and i like how they made a show about a show. GOOD GOD LIZ LEMON!! This show is my top 5 next to its always sunny in Philadelphia. Now Idk what to watch nothing seems as good. 30 Rock is comedy gold.
We watch Hulu, Netflix, and Prime, but mostly Britbox, Acorn, PBS, and Crunchyroll. We really don't watch live TV, and are thinking about dropping the "live" part. We don't mind waiting a week to watch "Will Trent" or "The Rookie". That being the case, what would we miss, that I'm not thinking about?
8/20/25- I wanted to thank everyone for their input; it is much appreciated. It's good-bye, Live, for me. I can access local news by cable, and never really watch sports, but have ESPN+ (for the kids, who are out of the house), so I think we're covered.
The Snake is such an amazing reality tv show with unique twists and plot, but I’m not seeing any media coverage on it, unless I’m missing something? Does anyone know how well the show is performing on FOX and HULU? And if there’s a possibility for 2nd season when this one is over? The Snake is such a unique concept that I’ve never seen in reality TV!
What’s up with Hulu limiting stuff on the app? I’d like to watch some Bravo shows (nothing live) but nothing Bravo shows up in the app. All the shows are on my tv at home, but not my phone/ipad. I’ve tried googling it but not finding answers or a solution. I just want to watch some old housewives seasons!!
Hulu's UI is genuinely terrible. Pause an episode mid-way through? Good luck ever finding your way back to it. The app seems to forget where you left off, forcing you to navigate back through previous episodes just to reach the one you were actually watching.
Navigate away from the app for any reason? When you return, whatever you were watching has vanished from your resume queue. It's as if Hulu assumes you've somehow completed the episode simply by pausing it, so why would you need to see it again? The show disappears from prominent placement, buried somewhere in the interface where you'll waste time hunting for it.
Good streaming apps should remember exactly where you are in any piece of content and make resuming effortless. Netflix generally nails this - pause something, come back weeks later, and it's right there in your "Continue Watching" row.
This kind of friction is especially maddening because it breaks the basic promise of on-demand streaming: watch what you want, when you want, how you want. When the interface actively fights against that promise, it defeats the whole point of the platform.
I pay 99 cents a month for HULU, and it's not worth it.
Can anyone explain the animated commercial for Hulu? You know the one that runs about a hundred times a day? There's no message. Just dumb sounds & dumb laughter. I get they're preparing to watch TV but......maybe it's got some meaning beyond that?? Time for them toʻ lessen or irradicate that one?
This seems super icky and creepy. And the cover photo that could pass for a teenager?
At least the cast is actually mid-twenties to mid-thirties. Seems like such a gross concept that could be easily taken advantage of by predatory people.
