New ESPN DTC Streaming Service Officially Launches

ESPN has officially launched their new DTC (Direct to Consumer) Streaming Service with various plans available.

The “worldwide leader in sports”, ESPN, has been working on their new platform for quite some time and it is now available for access on numerous devices.

For the first time in its history, all linear TV content from ESPN will be available to stream without a cable or Live Streaming Service subscription.

This is a major milestone for ESPN+ subscribers and those without a method to watch ESPN and their subsidiary television channels as users will now have access to all networks/services with just one plan.

This is a monumental day for all of us at ESPN, for The Walt Disney Company and, most importantly, for our fans,

ESPN DTC and the ESPN App are a powerful combination marking a major turning point in how we serve sports fans – anytime, anywhere – for years to come. We’ve put a lot of hard work into this launch, with the full force of ESPN and Disney behind it, and we can’t wait for fans to experience all of ESPN in the ESPN App.

Jimmy Pitaro – Chairman – ESPN

Continue reading for more information on ESPN DTC including pricing, channel options, and more.

What is ESPN DTC (Unlimited)?

ESPN DTC is a new subscription service that will provide users with all of ESPN’s media in one location. In the past, users likely needed multiple plan subscriptions in order to watch live content from these outlets.

This includes the following channels:

• ESPN
• ABC (for live events)
• ESPN2
• ESPN3
• ESPN+
• ESPNU
• ESPNNews
• ESPN Deportes
• SEC Network
• SEC Nework+
• ACC Network
• ACCNX

This will provide users with over 47,000 live events a year as well as on-demand replays, shows, original programming, and more.

This also includes a redesigned app on tons of media devices including mobile devices with added features such as the new “Verts” tab with video shorts/highlights catered to each individual.

Subscription Options

There are two subscription plans available with the DTC Service branded as ESPN Unlimited and ESPN+ converting to ESPN Select.

Pricing:

ESPN Unlimited – $29.99/month or $299.99/year

ESPN Select – $11.99/month or $119.99/year

Those who want to bundle with other live services will have a few different options to choose from:

• ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ & Hulu for $29.99/month (first 12 months)
• ESPN DTC & Fox One for $39.99/month
• ESPN DTC & NFL+ Premium with RedZone for $39.99/month

Content will be available within the ESPN App which is where current ESPN+ (ESPN Select) subscribers can access their events including UFC PPV which will be transitioning to Paramount+ in 2026.

The app is available for installation on any device including streaming devices like the Amazon Firestick/Fire TV as well as Google/Android TV Boxes via their official App Store.

You can sign up for the service at the official ESPN DTC website. Those who already subscribe to ESPN+ will automatically become ESPN Select members.

Final Notes & Thoughts

The new ESPN DTC service has been a highly anticipated platform that thousands of sports fans are likely to sign up for.

However, their pricing has garnered tons of feedback from users who feel like it is too expensive for just ESPN programming when you can register for a live TV provider to get dozens of more channels for a few more bucks a month.

We want to know what you think of ESPN DTC Unlimited and Select Plans. Drop a comment in the comment section below!

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