- ESPN acquires the NFL network and other media assets including the linear rights to Redzone Channel and NFL Fantasy
- The NFL network will be part of ESPN’s new streaming service that will be launched on August 21
- Directv customers will be able to get the new services ‘unlimited’ plan for no extra cost
Walt Disney’s ESPN will soon be home to NFL coverage following a landmark agreement that sees the sports network acquiring the NFL network and other media assets, including He Redzone Channel and NFL Fantasy, so football fans would like to sign up for its new streaming service (not ESPN+) when it arrives.
The new streaming service (simply referred to as ESPN) will be launched on August 21, bringing the “full package of ESPN networks and services within an improved ESPN app with new, personalized features and functionality”, according to the company.
Thanks to the agreement between ESPN and NFL, the new streaming service will also see the NFL network’s content integrated into the platform, making it even more tempting for sports fans.
“By combining these NFL media assets with ESPN’s reach and innovation, we create a leading destination for football fans. Together, ESPN and NFL redefine how fans engage in the game – anytime and anywhere,” said ESPN’s chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
How much does ESPN’s subscription service cost?
At the launch, ESPN’s streaming service has two subscription plans to choose from: ‘Unlimited’ and ‘Choose’.
The ‘unlimited’ plan will include access to 47,000 live events through various ESPN channels, studio shows and more and costs $ 29.99 per year. Month or $ 299.99 per Year. This plan will also be available to bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for $ 35.99 (ADS) or $ 44.99 (AD-free) per day. Month.
Meanwhile ‘Select’, meanwhile, includes over 32,000 live events available at ESPN+, Studio Shows and more, and costs $ 11.99 per day. Month or $ 119.99 per Year. Again, this can be assembled with Disney+ and Hulu for $ 16.99 (ADS) per Month or $ 26.99 (ad-free).
If you are excited to try ESPN’s new subscription service, the good news is that you can be able to be free if you are a Directv customer. Those subscribed to Directv or its ‘MySports’ package will have access to the new ESPN service at no extra cost when launching. Meanwhile, if you are a satellite or U-verse customer of Directv, wait until later in 2025.
