This tutorial will show you how to install the ESPN Kodi Addon on any media device.

ESPN is the most popular sports network in the world with tons of live events, replays, highlights, talk shows, and more.
While there are numerous ways to stream ESPN on various devices, some prefer to use this sports add-on on their preferred streaming device.
This includes the Amazon Firestick, Fire TV, Android TV/Google TV devices, Windows PC, Mac, and more.
If you are an ESPN viewer and a Kodi user, this is a great way to use this add-on within Kodi for all-inclusive streaming.
Important Note: In order to use the ESPN add-on, users must integrate their ESPN account or TV Provider for access.
Follow the step-by-step guide below for installation and integration assistance.
How to Install ESPN Kodi Addon
- Launch Kodi
- Click the settings icon Â


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- Click System

- Hover over Add-ons menu item and turn on Unknown sources if not already on

- Click Yes

- Click back on remote to go back to the System page
- Select File Manager

- Click Add source

- Click <None>

- Type the following URL exactly how it is listed here – http://k.slyguy.xyz and click OK

- Highlight the box under the source that you just typed in and enter a name for this media source, type “sly” or any other name you would like to identify this source as, and click OK

- Click your back button on the remote or keyboard and choose Add-ons

- Click Install from zip file

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- Choose “sly” or another name you assigned the media source in the previous step

- Click the repository URL – repository.slyguy.zip

- Wait for SlyGuy Repository Add-on installed message to appear.

- Click Install From Repository.

- Choose SlyGuy Repository.

- Click Video add-Ons.

- Choose ESPN.

- Click Install.

- Wait for ESPN Add-on installed message to appear.

- Return to the home screen of Kodi then hover over Add-ons. Select ESPN.

- Installation of the ESPN Kodi Addon is now complete.

Continue reading for important details regarding ESPN on your preferred Kodi device.
How to Integrate ESPN Account on Kodi
After installing the ESPN Kodi Addon you can launch it for use. As noted above, you must integrate your ESPN+ account or TV Provider to stream content.
- From the main screen, click Login

- Choose ESPN+ or TV Provider and this screen will appear

- Visit espn.com/activate on another device and enter the code from the previous step

- Return back to the ESPN add-on and should now be logged in with your account

- You can browse through the content options to stream tons of events and much more.

Is the ESPN Add-on Legal?
It’s impossible for TROYPOINT to determine whether these unverified add-ons carry the proper licensing. At first glance, it would appear that ESPN is a legal option however we can’t verify if the “SlyGuy Repository” carries the legal licensing.
Users can always access titles that are available for free in the public domain. Works such as this are not protected by copyright laws and may be downloaded and streamed without any legal issues.
In conclusion, the end-user is responsible for all content accessed through unverified add-ons, builds, and repositories. For 100% legal and verified streaming options, we suggest our list of free apps below.
Let us know what you think of the ESPN add-on in the comments below!
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When using either the TV or the ESPN login I get an error message saying failed to connect to host
:cdn.registerdisney.go.com
Check your internet connection. My internet connection is working fine or Kodi itself would load. Any troubleshooting ideas?
Hello I have installed ESPN but when I go on live or upcoming, I get pop-ups (ESPN (0.3.5/0.75.3) – UNEXPECTED ERRO).
KeyError: ‘buckets’
file pluin.py line 49, line 40, line 59, line 115, line 41.
So what should I do? I live in Canada. (Dec. 5 2023)
Hey Luc,
Have you tried using a VPN and connecting to a US Server?
If I have the Diggz Xenon build how do I add ESPN?
Hello. ESPN is not an option in the repository. Is there anything else I can do to add?
Second this, I am in Canada and it is not showing in mine either
HI I LIVE IN THE UK DO I NEED REAL DEBRID AS MOST ARE SAYING NO STREAMS AVAILABLE I HAVE A PAID FOR VPN THANK YOU
Hi Linda, I would suggest looking into Real-Debrid yes – https://troypoint.com/real-debrid/