ESPN+ Subscription: Cost Breakdown Revealed

If you're a sports enthusiast, you're likely familiar with ESPN, the renowned sports network. Yet, ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+, might still be a bit of a mystery to many despite launching back in 2018. While ESPN+ does offer live sports streaming, it serves more as a complementary service to traditional ESPN network channels, ensuring you don't miss out on any action.

Dive into our comprehensive guide on ESPN+ below, which covers an overview of the service, the live sports available for streaming, pricing details, and more for 2025.

What Is ESPN+? The Sports Streaming Service, Explained

ESPN+

Sign up for a standalone ESPN+ subscription or as part of the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. See it at ESPN+

ESPN+ is a subscription-based streaming platform that provides access to live sporting events, exclusive ESPN films and series (many not found on standard ESPN networks), premium articles, and more. However, it's important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the popular ESPN network channels like ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNEWS. For shows like SportsCenter, you'll still need a traditional cable or live TV subscription.

ESPN+ boasts a growing catalog of original ESPN TV shows, such as "Man in the Arena" with Tom Brady, "Peyton's Places," ESPN FC, and more. It has been the exclusive home for NFL Primetime since 2019, offering highlights and analysis of NFL games every Sunday night during the season. Additionally, subscribers can enjoy the entire archive of ESPN's acclaimed 30 for 30 sports documentary series.

For those who enjoy in-depth sports analysis, ESPN+ provides access to ESPN+ Premium Articles on ESPN's 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 three services for $16.99 at Disney+

You can subscribe to ESPN+ for a standalone monthly fee of $11.99, or opt for the annual plan at $119.99, 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. While there are no promotions directly available from ESPN+, the website mentions that some third parties might offer promotional 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 offers a variety of live sporting events currently airing, a vast archive of previously aired events, and 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, you can watch thousands of live sporting events with an ESPN+ subscription. The lineup includes select NFL, MLB, and NHL games, various soccer leagues from around the world, F1, golf, boxing, a range of collegiate sports, and more. Availability of these games can vary by region and may be subject to blackouts.

ESPN+ is the exclusive streaming platform for UFC events, including Pay-Per-View (PPV) fights, Fight Nights, and more. While UFC PPV events require an additional $79.99 on top of your ESPN+ subscription, UFC Fight Nights and other events are included at no extra cost. You can also stream hundreds of popular fights from the UFC archive.

While ESPN+ won't replace comprehensive season pass services like NFL Sunday Ticket or MLB.TV, it offers a substantial amount of content for fans of UFC, NHL, soccer, and college sports.

How to Watch ESPN+ - Available Platforms

ESPN+ is available on a variety of devices in HD, supporting up to three simultaneous streams. If you subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio (including Hulu and ESPN+), you can watch all your content conveniently through the Disney+ app (in the US).

You can also access ESPN+ through the ESPN app on your mobile device, 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.