ESPN+ Subscription: Cost Breakdown

If you're a sports enthusiast, you're likely well-acquainted with ESPN. However, ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+, might still be a mystery to many, even though it's been around since 2018. While you can indeed watch live sports on ESPN+, it serves more as a complementary streaming service that enhances your experience alongside traditional network channels, ensuring you have comprehensive coverage for all your sports needs.

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

What Is ESPN+? The Sports Streaming Service, Explained

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You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service 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 not available on standard ESPN networks, premium articles, and more.

However, despite its name, ESPN+ does not include access to popular ESPN network channels like ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and others. For example, if you want to watch SportsCenter, you'll still need a traditional cable or live TV subscription.

ESPN+ boasts a growing catalog of original ESPN TV shows, including "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, featuring highlights and analysis of NFL games every Sunday night during the season. Additionally, with an ESPN+ subscription, you can access the entire archive of ESPN's acclaimed 30 For 30 sports documentary series.

If you're into reading in-depth sports analysis, ESPN+ includes access to ESPN+ Premium Articles on the ESPN website, offering detailed analysis, rankings, mock drafts, and more from top sports writers.

ESPN+ Plans and Prices (As of March 2025)

Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle

You can purchase ESPN+ as a standalone subscription for $11.99 per month, or opt for the ESPN+ Annual Plan at $119.99 per year, 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. See it at Disney+.

Does ESPN+ Have a Free Trial?

Unfortunately, ESPN+ does not currently offer a free trial of its service. There are no promotions available directly from ESPN+, though the ESPN website mentions that some third parties may offer promotions. While ESPN+ doesn't offer a trial, there are other streaming services that provide free trials and access to sports.

What Channels Does ESPN+ Include?

ESPN+ does not include traditional channels. Instead, it offers a variety of live sporting events that are currently airing, along with 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 variety of collegiate sports, and more. The availability of these games depends on your location and is subject to regional blackouts.

ESPN+ is also the exclusive platform for streaming 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, and you can even stream hundreds of popular fights from the UFC archive.

Do not expect ESPN+ to replace existing season pass-like streaming services such as NFL Sunday Ticket or MLB.TV, as the majority of live games throughout the season are not available on ESPN+. However, for fans of UFC, NHL, soccer, and college sports, ESPN+ offers a substantial amount of content.

How to Watch ESPN+ - Available Platforms

Like many other streaming apps, ESPN+ is available on a variety of devices in HD with support for up to three simultaneous streams. If you subscribe to the Disney Bundle Trio (which includes Hulu and ESPN+), you can now conveniently watch all your content through the Disney+ app (in the US).

ESPN+ is accessible through the ESPN app on mobile devices, 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.