ESPN+ Subscription: Pricing and Details

For sports enthusiasts, ESPN needs no introduction—but its streaming counterpart ESPN+ continues to baffle many fans despite launching back in 2018. While ESPN+ does offer live sports coverage, it primarily serves as a complementary streaming platform designed to work alongside traditional cable or satellite subscriptions for comprehensive sports viewing.

ESPN+: The Complete Guide

Get all the details below about ESPN+'s service offerings, available live sports, subscription plans, and everything else you need to know heading into 2025.

Understanding ESPN+: The Streaming Sports Platform

ESPN+

Sign up for ESPN+ as a standalone subscription or through the Disney Bundle package that combines Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

ESPN+ is a premium streaming service offering access to live sporting events, exclusive ESPN original programming, premium sports analysis articles, and extensive sports archives.

Despite sharing the ESPN branding, this streaming service doesn't include access to ESPN's linear channels like ESPN, ESPN2, or ESPNEWS. Viewers still require a traditional pay-TV subscription to watch flagship programs like SportsCenter.

The platform features exclusive ESPN content including Man in the Arena with Tom Brady, Peyton's Places, ESPN FC, and has exclusively hosted NFL Primetime since 2019—showcasing Sunday night NFL highlights and analysis throughout the season. Subscribers also gain access to ESPN's entire award-winning 30 For 30 documentary series.

The service includes ESPN+ Premium Articles featuring in-depth sports analysis, rankings, mock drafts, and other exclusive written content from top ESPN analysts.

ESPN+ Subscription Options (March 2025 Pricing)

Disney Streaming Bundle

Includes all three services for $16.99/month.

ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription option at $11.99/month. Annual subscribers save 15% with a $119.99/year plan. The service is also available through a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu (all with ads) for $16.99/month.

Is There an ESPN+ Free Trial?

Currently, ESPN+ does not offer free trials. While third-party promotions may occasionally provide access, ESPN itself isn't running any trial offers at this time.

Channel Availability on ESPN+

Unlike traditional TV providers, ESPN+ focuses on specific live sporting events rather than continuous channel programming. The platform features a vast library of past events alongside exclusive ESPN original content not available on linear ESPN channels.

Live Sports on ESPN+

ESPN+ subscribers can access thousands of live sporting events including select NFL, MLB, NHL games, international soccer leagues, Formula 1, golf tournaments, boxing matches, and numerous college sports—subject to regional blackouts.

The service serves as the exclusive streaming home for UFC content, including Pay-Per-View events ($79.99 per event), UFC Fight Nights, and extensive fight archives.

However, ESPN+ doesn't replace comprehensive season pass services like NFL Sunday Ticket or MLB.TV, as most regular season games remain unavailable.

Where to Watch ESPN+

ESPN+ supports HD streaming on multiple devices with three concurrent streams allowed. Disney Bundle subscribers in the U.S. can access all content through the Disney+ app.

The service is available via the ESPN app on mobile devices, streaming platforms (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast), select smart TVs, and gaming consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One).