The new extension will see the Fa Cup remain on ESPN+ until at least 2027-28.
The oldest and longest-running national soccer competition in world history is staying with ESPN+. This week, ESPN announced it had extended its deal with the English Football Association (Fa) — the sport’s governing body in the United Kingdom — to keep offering the Emirates Fa Cup matches exclusively on ESPN+. The streamer has served as the home of the Fa Cup since 2018, and the latest extension will see the tournament remain an ESPN+ exclusive until the 2027-28 season.
Key Details: The Fa Cup plays 79 matches per season, and all of them will be ESPN+ exclusives in the United States. ESPN+ content will join Venu Sports, the joint venture sports streamer on the way from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery this fall. The streamer carries soccer matches from men’s and women’s professional leagues in the U.
The oldest and longest-running national soccer competition in world history is staying with ESPN+. This week, ESPN announced it had extended its deal with the English Football Association (Fa) — the sport’s governing body in the United Kingdom — to keep offering the Emirates Fa Cup matches exclusively on ESPN+. The streamer has served as the home of the Fa Cup since 2018, and the latest extension will see the tournament remain an ESPN+ exclusive until the 2027-28 season.
Key Details: The Fa Cup plays 79 matches per season, and all of them will be ESPN+ exclusives in the United States. ESPN+ content will join Venu Sports, the joint venture sports streamer on the way from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery this fall. The streamer carries soccer matches from men’s and women’s professional leagues in the U.
- 5/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
ESPN+ is a great streaming service for sports fans. Users get to watch lots of live events and original programming. Disney+ is a family-friendly streaming powerhouse packed with animated movies and shows, along with the best of Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. But does one subscription give you the other one for free? Here’s what you need to know.
Can You Get ESPN+ for Free?
The best way to get ESPN+ for free is with a 3-day free trial of Hulu Live TV. When you do that, you’ll get a full live TV lineup with 33 of the most popular 35 cable channels. Hulu Live TV also includes that free Disney Bundle, so you don’t have to pay extra for Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.
Free 3-Day Trio Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com
You can purchase a standalone subscription to ESPN+, but there is no free trial of the standalone service.
Can You Get ESPN+ for Free?
The best way to get ESPN+ for free is with a 3-day free trial of Hulu Live TV. When you do that, you’ll get a full live TV lineup with 33 of the most popular 35 cable channels. Hulu Live TV also includes that free Disney Bundle, so you don’t have to pay extra for Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.
Free 3-Day Trio Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com
You can purchase a standalone subscription to ESPN+, but there is no free trial of the standalone service.
- 5/21/2024
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
Short answer: No, ESPN Plus does not currently offer a standalone free trial of its service. However, you can get a three-day free trial of Hulu Live TV, which includes trials for both ESPN+ and Disney+. Free 3-Day Trio Trial $76.99+ / month hulu.com
Whether you’re just trying to watch one episode of a new series, catch the latest blockbuster movie, or simply want to try a service that you’ve never subscribed to before, a free trial can be a great way to take a streamer for a test drive. Years ago, all of the top live TV streaming services offered free trials, but unfortunately, they have become a thing of the past for most live streamers.
When ESPN+ debuted in 2018, it offered a seven-day free trial in order to show sports fans what types of content they could expect from the newly launched streamer. However, the streaming platform...
Whether you’re just trying to watch one episode of a new series, catch the latest blockbuster movie, or simply want to try a service that you’ve never subscribed to before, a free trial can be a great way to take a streamer for a test drive. Years ago, all of the top live TV streaming services offered free trials, but unfortunately, they have become a thing of the past for most live streamers.
When ESPN+ debuted in 2018, it offered a seven-day free trial in order to show sports fans what types of content they could expect from the newly launched streamer. However, the streaming platform...
- 5/15/2024
- by Jared DiPane
- The Streamable
The subscriber dip is not unexpected, although the previous two corresponding quarters did see subscriber growth.
Is the beginning of the end of ESPN+ in sight? The streamer faces a lot of existential questions these days, but few answers were available in Tuesday’s quarterly earnings report from Disney. The report detailed that in the first three months of 2024, ESPN+ lost 400,000 subscribers, now totaling 24.8. At the end of Disney’s fiscal first quarter, ESPN+ had 25.2 million subscribers. Declines for sports-specific and live TV streaming services are anticipated during the first three months of each calendar year with the conclusion of the college football and NFL seasons.
The company’s flagship streamer Disney+ added 7.9 million domestic customers during the quarter, bringing its new total to 153.6 million. Its general entertainment streamer Hulu also added half a million new subscribers, raising its overall customer base to 50.2 million, its largest total in service history.
Is the beginning of the end of ESPN+ in sight? The streamer faces a lot of existential questions these days, but few answers were available in Tuesday’s quarterly earnings report from Disney. The report detailed that in the first three months of 2024, ESPN+ lost 400,000 subscribers, now totaling 24.8. At the end of Disney’s fiscal first quarter, ESPN+ had 25.2 million subscribers. Declines for sports-specific and live TV streaming services are anticipated during the first three months of each calendar year with the conclusion of the college football and NFL seasons.
The company’s flagship streamer Disney+ added 7.9 million domestic customers during the quarter, bringing its new total to 153.6 million. Its general entertainment streamer Hulu also added half a million new subscribers, raising its overall customer base to 50.2 million, its largest total in service history.
- 5/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
ESPN has been working toward a deal with the league for months, though it’s still unclear what NFL Media content will continue if a pact is reached.
It looks like ESPN is ready for even more football. The channel has been home to “Monday Night Football” since 2006, but it appears that ESPN is about to add a much greater selection of NFL content. A report from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk indicates that the league is drawing close to an agreement with ESPN that will see the league gain an equity stake in the family of networks, and in exchange, ESPN will take over operations of NFL Network.
Key Details: ESPN and the NFL were reported to be in “advanced talks” for a deal in January. Disney has been seeking minority partners for ESPN, partially to help fund its future streaming ambitions. Having more NFL content could help...
It looks like ESPN is ready for even more football. The channel has been home to “Monday Night Football” since 2006, but it appears that ESPN is about to add a much greater selection of NFL content. A report from Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk indicates that the league is drawing close to an agreement with ESPN that will see the league gain an equity stake in the family of networks, and in exchange, ESPN will take over operations of NFL Network.
Key Details: ESPN and the NFL were reported to be in “advanced talks” for a deal in January. Disney has been seeking minority partners for ESPN, partially to help fund its future streaming ambitions. Having more NFL content could help...
- 5/6/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Fight fans, you better act quickly if you want to get the best deal possible on this weekend’s UFC 301 from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Alexandre Pantoja will put his flyweight belt on the line against contender Steve Erceg in the main event that will also feature a bantamweight bout between Jonathan Martinez and José Aldo. Normally, UFC’s pay-per-view events on ESPN+ cost $79.99 on their own, but you can get $10 off if you act before the end of the day on Monday, April 29.
How to Get $10 Off UFC 301 Before the End of April 29 Click here to get the deal from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 301 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 301 & ESPN+.” Make sure that you order the pay-per-view by the end of the day on Monday, April 29. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com What Else Can You Stream on ESPN+?
As the streaming service of the worldwide leader in sports,...
How to Get $10 Off UFC 301 Before the End of April 29 Click here to get the deal from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 301 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 301 & ESPN+.” Make sure that you order the pay-per-view by the end of the day on Monday, April 29. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com What Else Can You Stream on ESPN+?
As the streaming service of the worldwide leader in sports,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Ourand reports that ESPN/ABC will indeed have a smaller package of games than they did under the terms of their last broadcast deal.
The NBA appears to be ready to commit to another decade of broadcasting on ABC and ESPN. John Ourand of Puck News reports this week that a deal between ESPN and the NBA for broadcast rights to the league beginning in the 2025-26 season is very close, and that while nothing has been signed yet, ESPN will likely keep itself in a good position to launch two new streaming products in the next two years by keeping one of its most important sports partners in the fold.
Key Details: Ourand says the NBA has “essentially come to terms” on a deal with ESPN. ESPN/ABC will get a smaller package of games in the deal, but will get exclusive rights to the NBA Finals. Warner Bros. Discovery...
The NBA appears to be ready to commit to another decade of broadcasting on ABC and ESPN. John Ourand of Puck News reports this week that a deal between ESPN and the NBA for broadcast rights to the league beginning in the 2025-26 season is very close, and that while nothing has been signed yet, ESPN will likely keep itself in a good position to launch two new streaming products in the next two years by keeping one of its most important sports partners in the fold.
Key Details: Ourand says the NBA has “essentially come to terms” on a deal with ESPN. ESPN/ABC will get a smaller package of games in the deal, but will get exclusive rights to the NBA Finals. Warner Bros. Discovery...
- 4/26/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Government officials are taking a closer interest in the Jv streamer, which has already drawn scrutiny from competitors and the DOJ.
The ambitious new sports streaming joint venture from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery has the potential to be a market-changing product when it launches. The platform will feature complete livestreams of 14 channels, as well as all the content from ESPN+, in a sports-focused bundle that will cost much less than a standard cable or satellite subscription. Now, government officials are taking note of the platform, and two congressmen have asked the CEOs of the three companies involved to appear and share more details about the service, and for the Department of Justice to be involved as well.
Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-ny) and Joaquin Castro (D-tx) have submitted an open letter to the three CEOs asking for more details. The congressmen write that they’re “concerned” the platform will...
The ambitious new sports streaming joint venture from Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery has the potential to be a market-changing product when it launches. The platform will feature complete livestreams of 14 channels, as well as all the content from ESPN+, in a sports-focused bundle that will cost much less than a standard cable or satellite subscription. Now, government officials are taking note of the platform, and two congressmen have asked the CEOs of the three companies involved to appear and share more details about the service, and for the Department of Justice to be involved as well.
Reps. Jerry Nadler (D-ny) and Joaquin Castro (D-tx) have submitted an open letter to the three CEOs asking for more details. The congressmen write that they’re “concerned” the platform will...
- 4/17/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Veteran names like Palmer, Selva, Siciliano and Stark are out at NFL Media, which could soon fall under ESPN’s purview.
NFL players who get cut often cite the fact that the league is a business, first and foremost. This week, some high-profile NFL Network personalities found the same hard truth staring them in the face, as the league decided it was time to move on from Andrew Siciliano, Melissa Stark, James Palmer, and Will Selva. Normally these personnel cuts wouldn’t attract much more than well-wishes for the departing talent, but in this case, there is room to speculate that the moves are designed to help the NFL streamline its media operations in preparation for a big deal with Disney and ESPN.
The NFL could be attempting to cut costs to make its media segment more attractive to ESPN. Disney has been in talks with the league regarding purchasing a minority stake in ESPN,...
NFL players who get cut often cite the fact that the league is a business, first and foremost. This week, some high-profile NFL Network personalities found the same hard truth staring them in the face, as the league decided it was time to move on from Andrew Siciliano, Melissa Stark, James Palmer, and Will Selva. Normally these personnel cuts wouldn’t attract much more than well-wishes for the departing talent, but in this case, there is room to speculate that the moves are designed to help the NFL streamline its media operations in preparation for a big deal with Disney and ESPN.
The NFL could be attempting to cut costs to make its media segment more attractive to ESPN. Disney has been in talks with the league regarding purchasing a minority stake in ESPN,...
- 4/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A battle of champions is scheduled for UFC 300, and you can get a $10 discount off fight night if you sign up now!
Saturday, April 13 will see a clash of titans in the octagon that no UFC fan will soon forget. UFC 300 is scheduled for 10 p.m. Et on April 13, and will stream live on ESPN+ from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will see current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira take on former champion Jamahal Hill, and there are a host of other fights on the card that no UFC fan will want to miss. Customers who order the pay-per-view on ESPN+ before Monday, April 8 can get $10 off the fight, so what are you waiting for?
How to Get $10 Off UFC 300 Before April 8 Click here to get the deal from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 300 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 300 & ESPN+.” Make...
Saturday, April 13 will see a clash of titans in the octagon that no UFC fan will soon forget. UFC 300 is scheduled for 10 p.m. Et on April 13, and will stream live on ESPN+ from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will see current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira take on former champion Jamahal Hill, and there are a host of other fights on the card that no UFC fan will want to miss. Customers who order the pay-per-view on ESPN+ before Monday, April 8 can get $10 off the fight, so what are you waiting for?
How to Get $10 Off UFC 300 Before April 8 Click here to get the deal from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 300 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 300 & ESPN+.” Make...
- 4/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Speaking with Axios, ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro said that he believes the two leagues will continue negotiating as a single unit.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro doesn’t want the WNBA to be the one that got away. He also doesn’t expect the league’s games to be going anywhere; the WNBA played 25 games across ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 last season, and though it’s in line for a big raise from the $60 million per season that it currently collects from its broadcast partners, Pitaro confirmed to Axios recently that he does not believe the league will change its negotiating style or partners before signing its next contract.
The WNBA has been negotiating its deal jointly with the NBA, but recent reports have suggested it may try to break away and make a deal of its own. The WNBA’s current deal with broadcasters expires concurrently with the NBA’s after the 2024-25 season.
ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro doesn’t want the WNBA to be the one that got away. He also doesn’t expect the league’s games to be going anywhere; the WNBA played 25 games across ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 last season, and though it’s in line for a big raise from the $60 million per season that it currently collects from its broadcast partners, Pitaro confirmed to Axios recently that he does not believe the league will change its negotiating style or partners before signing its next contract.
The WNBA has been negotiating its deal jointly with the NBA, but recent reports have suggested it may try to break away and make a deal of its own. The WNBA’s current deal with broadcasters expires concurrently with the NBA’s after the 2024-25 season.
- 3/27/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Also, the joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery is slated to cost between $40 and $50.
ESPN has been at the center of some of the biggest discussions in the streaming world for the past six weeks as the worldwide leader in sports is set to extend its move into streaming even further than it already has with its current direct-to-consumer (Dtc) offering ESPN+. In addition to the joint venture that the sports leader is entering into with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery and is scheduled to launch this fall, ESPN is preparing to debut its own standalone streaming service that will finally encompass all of the myriad sports rights that the company owns. On Wednesday, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported that this streamer will cost between $25-$30 when it launches as early as August 2025.
Having been in the works for nearly a year, Esn’s Dtc service is scheduled to launch next fall.
ESPN has been at the center of some of the biggest discussions in the streaming world for the past six weeks as the worldwide leader in sports is set to extend its move into streaming even further than it already has with its current direct-to-consumer (Dtc) offering ESPN+. In addition to the joint venture that the sports leader is entering into with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery and is scheduled to launch this fall, ESPN is preparing to debut its own standalone streaming service that will finally encompass all of the myriad sports rights that the company owns. On Wednesday, The Athletic's Andrew Marchand reported that this streamer will cost between $25-$30 when it launches as early as August 2025.
Having been in the works for nearly a year, Esn’s Dtc service is scheduled to launch next fall.
- 3/20/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
As part of the carriage deal agreed to between Disney and Spectrum last fall Spectrum TV Select Plus subscribers now get a free ESPN+ account!
Spectrum TV Select Plus viewers are almost guaranteed to be big sports fans. This plan gives subscribers access to NFL Network, NBA TV, regional sports networks, and more, but starting this week it will also offer customers free access to ESPN+! Spectrum’s parent company Charter agreed to a unique carriage deal with Disney last fall that gives Spectrum TV Select Plus viewers the chance to sign up for an ESPN+ account at no extra cost.
Spectrum TV Select Plus customers can sign up for their free ESPN+ accounts now. Free Disney+ Basic accounts also recently became available for Spectrum TV Select viewers. The new, standalone ESPN streaming service will be available free for Spectrum TV Select customers when it launches in 2025. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.
Spectrum TV Select Plus viewers are almost guaranteed to be big sports fans. This plan gives subscribers access to NFL Network, NBA TV, regional sports networks, and more, but starting this week it will also offer customers free access to ESPN+! Spectrum’s parent company Charter agreed to a unique carriage deal with Disney last fall that gives Spectrum TV Select Plus viewers the chance to sign up for an ESPN+ account at no extra cost.
Spectrum TV Select Plus customers can sign up for their free ESPN+ accounts now. Free Disney+ Basic accounts also recently became available for Spectrum TV Select viewers. The new, standalone ESPN streaming service will be available free for Spectrum TV Select customers when it launches in 2025. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.
- 3/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A smart television set running the ESPN Plus sports app. (Stock image via Unsplash)
Charter Communications is now offering customers of its Spectrum TV service free access to the Walt Disney Company’s sports streamer ESPN Plus if they subscribe to the company’s new Spectrum TV Select Plus plan.
The deal builds on an agreement reached between Charter and Disney last year that involves the cable and broadband company purchasing wholesale access to Disney-own streaming services, including Disney Plus and Hulu, to Spectrum TV customers with certain plans.
Starting this week, customers with Spectrum TV Select Plus plans will have free access to ESPN Plus as part of their service. The ESPN Plus app is available on Spectrum’s Internet-connected set-top boxes, including the Xumo Stream Box and most interactive cable boxes. With a Spectrum TV username and password, ESPN Plus is also accessible on other streaming platforms like Roku,...
Charter Communications is now offering customers of its Spectrum TV service free access to the Walt Disney Company’s sports streamer ESPN Plus if they subscribe to the company’s new Spectrum TV Select Plus plan.
The deal builds on an agreement reached between Charter and Disney last year that involves the cable and broadband company purchasing wholesale access to Disney-own streaming services, including Disney Plus and Hulu, to Spectrum TV customers with certain plans.
Starting this week, customers with Spectrum TV Select Plus plans will have free access to ESPN Plus as part of their service. The ESPN Plus app is available on Spectrum’s Internet-connected set-top boxes, including the Xumo Stream Box and most interactive cable boxes. With a Spectrum TV username and password, ESPN Plus is also accessible on other streaming platforms like Roku,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
UFC 299 is coming up fast, and the title card features a rematch of two of the fiercest fighters in the UFC stable. Sean O’Malley will take on Marlon Vera in a rematch of UFC 252, a fight that saw O’Malley lose his first-ever professional fight thanks to a series of events the American fighter labeled as a “fluke.” Fans can find out if Vera will take down O’Malley once again on Saturday, March 8, but you won’t want to wait that long to purchase the fight! That’s because if you order it by the end of the day on Monday, March 4, you can get UFC 299 for $10 off the standard price!
How to Save $10 on UFC 299 O’Malley vs. Vera 2 Click here to access the offer from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 299 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 299 & ESPN+.” Make sure that you order the pay-per-view by...
How to Save $10 on UFC 299 O’Malley vs. Vera 2 Click here to access the offer from ESPN+. Click the “Get Now” button under either “UFC 299 & The Disney Bundle” or “UFC 299 & ESPN+.” Make sure that you order the pay-per-view by...
- 3/4/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Boxing fans are in for a treat on Saturday night as Top Rank Boxing and ESPN+ will present an action-packed card headlined by a pair of main events. The co-main event will be for the Ibf Featherweight as champion Luis Alberto Lopez faces off against Reiya Abe. Then the final fight of the night will be for the vacant Wba featherweight belt as Otabek Kholmatov will square off against Raymond Ford. The nine-fight card will begin on Saturday, March 2 at 5:20 p.m. Et before the Lopez-Abe fight kicks off the top of the card at approximately 10 p.m. Et. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+.
How to Watch Top Rank Boxing: Kholmatov vs. Ford; Lopez vs. Abe When: Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:00 Pm Est Where: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now$10.99+ / month espnplus.com About Top Rank Boxing: Kholmatov vs. Ford; Lopez vs.
How to Watch Top Rank Boxing: Kholmatov vs. Ford; Lopez vs. Abe When: Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10:00 Pm Est Where: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now$10.99+ / month espnplus.com About Top Rank Boxing: Kholmatov vs. Ford; Lopez vs.
- 3/2/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
Games will also air on linear ESPN channels, as well as on CBS in Usl’s latest broadcast rights deal.
ESPN+ is staying in business with the United Soccer League. According to the Sports Business Journal, the professional men’s soccer league which resides just one step below Major League Soccer in the United States is set to announce a new deal with ESPN which will run through 2026 and see hundreds of games per season stream on ESPN+.
ESPN+ will get more than 400 Usl Championship and Usl League One matches Aper season under the terms of the deal. A minimum of 10 matches will also air on linear ESPN channels. More Usl matches will air on the CBS linear network, as well as Paramount+ and the free Golazo Network. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com
The deal is a renewal of ESPN’s current contract with the Usl, extending their relationship.
ESPN+ is staying in business with the United Soccer League. According to the Sports Business Journal, the professional men’s soccer league which resides just one step below Major League Soccer in the United States is set to announce a new deal with ESPN which will run through 2026 and see hundreds of games per season stream on ESPN+.
ESPN+ will get more than 400 Usl Championship and Usl League One matches Aper season under the terms of the deal. A minimum of 10 matches will also air on linear ESPN channels. More Usl matches will air on the CBS linear network, as well as Paramount+ and the free Golazo Network. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com
The deal is a renewal of ESPN’s current contract with the Usl, extending their relationship.
- 2/28/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
History will be made on ESPN+ on Saturday, Feb. 24 as the Pro Fighting League (Pfl) hosts its first-ever Pay-Per-View (PPV) Super Fight event. Eleven Pfl champions will face off against the champs from the Bellator mixed martial arts promotion in the inaugural Pfl Champions vs Bellator Champions event. At the top of the card will be a heavyweight fight between Pfl’s Renan Ferreira and Bellator’s Ryan Bader. Another massively anticipated match will be between Pfl’s newly crowned light heavyweight champ Impa Kasanganay and Balltor’s undefeated Johnny Eblen. The early card will kick off at 12 noon Et and can be seen on ESPN+ and Espnews. At 3 p.m. Et, the Main Card begins exclusively on ESPN+ PPV. You can watch the action with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch Pfl Champions vs Bellator Champions When: Saturday, Feb. 24 | Early Card: 12 noon Et | Main Card: 3 p.
How to Watch Pfl Champions vs Bellator Champions When: Saturday, Feb. 24 | Early Card: 12 noon Et | Main Card: 3 p.
- 2/24/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
As part of the deal, ESPN+ will get more than 10 events every year to stream exclusively.
ESPN is staying in the business of broadcasting professional women’s sports from Athletes Unlimited. As announced by both companies, ESPN and Au have agreed to a multiyear rights agreement that begins in 2024 and will see more than 70 Au sporting events including basketball, softball, lacrosse, and volleyball broadcast on ESPN channels and streamed on ESPN+.
ESPN’s deal with Au includes basketball games for the first time. A total of 71 Au events will air on ESPN linear networks and stream on ESPN+. ESPN provides a wide range of women’s college and professional sports. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com
Au first made its way to ESPN's airwaves in 2022, but the original deal only encompassed lacrosse and softball. The new deal encompasses all four Athletes Unlimited leagues, incorporating basketball and volleyball and making all...
ESPN is staying in the business of broadcasting professional women’s sports from Athletes Unlimited. As announced by both companies, ESPN and Au have agreed to a multiyear rights agreement that begins in 2024 and will see more than 70 Au sporting events including basketball, softball, lacrosse, and volleyball broadcast on ESPN channels and streamed on ESPN+.
ESPN’s deal with Au includes basketball games for the first time. A total of 71 Au events will air on ESPN linear networks and stream on ESPN+. ESPN provides a wide range of women’s college and professional sports. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com
Au first made its way to ESPN's airwaves in 2022, but the original deal only encompassed lacrosse and softball. The new deal encompasses all four Athletes Unlimited leagues, incorporating basketball and volleyball and making all...
- 2/22/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
College Football Playoff Contract With ESPN Not Finalized Yet; Cfp Rep Says Reporting Is 'Incorrect'
Recent conference realignment has thrown a wrench into broadcast negotiations as playoff structure must be determined before TV contracts.
In the words of iconic ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso, “Not so fast, my friend.” Despite reports earlier this month that Disney and the College Football Playoff Committee had reached a six-year to ESPN’s exclusive broadcast agreement for the Cfp playoffs, Yahoo! Sports is reporting that this is not the case. According to documents secured by the outlet, the appropriate playoff executives have not even reviewed a draft of the new proposal and any reporting that suggests that a deal is done was not accurate.
Key Points: Despite reporting last week that an extension has been reached a Cfp rep says that is “incorrect.” Previous reports indicated that ESPN had secured the playoff rights through the 2031-32 season. Recent conference realignment has made finalizing broadcast deals difficult. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.
In the words of iconic ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso, “Not so fast, my friend.” Despite reports earlier this month that Disney and the College Football Playoff Committee had reached a six-year to ESPN’s exclusive broadcast agreement for the Cfp playoffs, Yahoo! Sports is reporting that this is not the case. According to documents secured by the outlet, the appropriate playoff executives have not even reviewed a draft of the new proposal and any reporting that suggests that a deal is done was not accurate.
Key Points: Despite reporting last week that an extension has been reached a Cfp rep says that is “incorrect.” Previous reports indicated that ESPN had secured the playoff rights through the 2031-32 season. Recent conference realignment has made finalizing broadcast deals difficult. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.
- 2/20/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The UFC featherweight title is on the line and two of the top-ranked middleweights will face off in UFC 298. Featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski is set to defend his belt for the sixth time since winning the belt more than 1,500 days ago. His opponent, Ilia Topuria, is 14-0 including 12 stoppage wins, so whether it’s the champ’s more-than-four-year title reign or the challenger’s winning streak, something will have to give in the main event. You can watch the action with a subscription to ESPN+ and by purchasing the PPV for $79.99.
How to Watch UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria When: Saturday, Feb. 17 | Early Prelims: 6:30 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN, ESPN Deportes: Prelims Only Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Watch UFC 298 with ESPN+ PPV $79.99 for ESPN+ Subscribers espnplus.com About UFC 298: Volkanovski vs.
How to Watch UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria When: Saturday, Feb. 17 | Early Prelims: 6:30 p.m. Et | Prelims: 8 p.m. Et | Main Card: 10 p.m. Et Where: ESPN+: Entire card | ESPN, ESPN Deportes: Prelims Only Streaming: Get the fight by subscribing to ESPN+ and purchasing the PPV for $79.99. Watch UFC 298 with ESPN+ PPV $79.99 for ESPN+ Subscribers espnplus.com About UFC 298: Volkanovski vs.
- 2/17/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
While the inquiry might not lead to anything formal from the federal government, it is the first step toward a more formal process.
Over the past week, one story has dominated the conversation in and around the entertainment industry. On Feb. 6, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced that this fall, they would be coming together to launch a sports streaming service that houses all of the sports content owned by the three respective companies. Almost immediately, surprise and concern began to pop up from across the streaming spectrum as distributors like sports-focused live TV streaming service Fubo and the country's largest cable provider Comcast voiced anti-competition concerns. Major sports leagues with matchups slated to be a part of the new platform — primarily the NFL — are already looking for loopholes to prevent their inclusion. Now, according to Bloomberg Law, those opposed to the streamer might have a powerful ally on...
Over the past week, one story has dominated the conversation in and around the entertainment industry. On Feb. 6, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced that this fall, they would be coming together to launch a sports streaming service that houses all of the sports content owned by the three respective companies. Almost immediately, surprise and concern began to pop up from across the streaming spectrum as distributors like sports-focused live TV streaming service Fubo and the country's largest cable provider Comcast voiced anti-competition concerns. Major sports leagues with matchups slated to be a part of the new platform — primarily the NFL — are already looking for loopholes to prevent their inclusion. Now, according to Bloomberg Law, those opposed to the streamer might have a powerful ally on...
- 2/15/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
ESPN has extended its deal with the Cfp until 2032, and streaming-exclusive games from the expanded slate of playoff games seem highly likely.
Reports of ESPN’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. There’s no doubt that cord cutting has eaten into the ESPN audience, but ESPN is still the worldwide leader in sports. It proved that anew this week, as it officially announced a six-year extension with the College Football Playoff (Cfp) as that organization prepares to expand its inventory of teams from four to 12 in the upcoming season. That will mean a large boost in the amount of games ESPN can air or sublicense to other media outlets, and it’s likely to lead to a streaming-only Cfp game at some point in the near future.
The NFL has proven that streaming-only playoff games can be successful in generating a large audience. ESPN is launching two new streaming platforms...
Reports of ESPN’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. There’s no doubt that cord cutting has eaten into the ESPN audience, but ESPN is still the worldwide leader in sports. It proved that anew this week, as it officially announced a six-year extension with the College Football Playoff (Cfp) as that organization prepares to expand its inventory of teams from four to 12 in the upcoming season. That will mean a large boost in the amount of games ESPN can air or sublicense to other media outlets, and it’s likely to lead to a streaming-only Cfp game at some point in the near future.
The NFL has proven that streaming-only playoff games can be successful in generating a large audience. ESPN is launching two new streaming platforms...
- 2/14/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
For a limited time, new and existing ESPN+ customers can save some money on the upcoming Volkanovski vs. Topuria fight during UFC 298.
ESPN+ is the home of UFC, and the next big bout is coming up fast! UFC 298 will feature a marquee matchup between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, and will be available to stream on Saturday, Feb. 17 via ESPN+ Pay-Per-View. Current ESPN+ subscribers who buy the fight before Monday, Feb. 12 can save $10 off the price. Those who are not yet ESPN+ customers can get $15 off the event if they subscribe to an ESPN+ annual plan at the same time that they purchase the UFC 298 Pay-Per-View.
How to Save on UFC 298 Click here to access both offers from ESPN+. Current ESPN+ subscribers should click “Get Now” under the UFC 298 banner, while new subscribers should seek the “Get Now” button under the banner for ESPN+ and UFC 298 together. New customers should...
ESPN+ is the home of UFC, and the next big bout is coming up fast! UFC 298 will feature a marquee matchup between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria, and will be available to stream on Saturday, Feb. 17 via ESPN+ Pay-Per-View. Current ESPN+ subscribers who buy the fight before Monday, Feb. 12 can save $10 off the price. Those who are not yet ESPN+ customers can get $15 off the event if they subscribe to an ESPN+ annual plan at the same time that they purchase the UFC 298 Pay-Per-View.
How to Save on UFC 298 Click here to access both offers from ESPN+. Current ESPN+ subscribers should click “Get Now” under the UFC 298 banner, while new subscribers should seek the “Get Now” button under the banner for ESPN+ and UFC 298 together. New customers should...
- 2/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Disney has been laying the ground for a new ESPN streaming service for months, but is that work all for naught thanks to yesterday’s announcmenet?
The foundations of the streaming world were rocked this week, as news broke that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery would join forces on a powerful new sports streaming venture. This platform will carry games from all major sports leagues in the United States, and include content from ESPN, TNT, FS1, and other broadcast and cable channels owned by the three companies. One big question arising from the news, however, is what will happen to plans for a new ESPN-only streaming service that Disney has been working on for nearly a year?
News first broke that Disney was looking to create a new streaming service that allowed viewers to watch all of ESPN’s offerings without cable last spring. Since then, Disney has engaged...
The foundations of the streaming world were rocked this week, as news broke that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery would join forces on a powerful new sports streaming venture. This platform will carry games from all major sports leagues in the United States, and include content from ESPN, TNT, FS1, and other broadcast and cable channels owned by the three companies. One big question arising from the news, however, is what will happen to plans for a new ESPN-only streaming service that Disney has been working on for nearly a year?
News first broke that Disney was looking to create a new streaming service that allowed viewers to watch all of ESPN’s offerings without cable last spring. Since then, Disney has engaged...
- 2/7/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
There may only be two teams left alive in the race for a Super Bowl championship in 2024, but for fans of every other squad, there’s still one more chance to see their favorite players! The 2024 Pro Bowl Skills Show is coming on Thursday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Et to ESPN, and will also stream live in its entirety on ESPN+, which is the cheapest way to watch by far! You can watch ESPN with a 5-Day Free Trial of Directv Stream. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+. You can also watch with Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, Fubo, or YouTube TV.
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- 2/1/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Nelson Peltz is back with some new suggestions for Disney’s operations, and this time has some thoughts that could lead to big changes at ESPN.
Disney just can’t seem to satisfy activist investor Nelson Peltz. Earlier this month, the billionaire launched yet another proxy fight against Disney seeking to get two representatives from his Trian Fund Management LP (himself included) onto Disney’s board. Peltz wants a larger voice in making sure that his ideas on what Disney can do to improve its financial fortunes are put into action. Peltz’s latest idea? Bundle ESPN+ with Netflix.
This marks the second attempt by Peltz to force his views on Disney in a year. Netflix signed its first major sports entertainment deal with the WWE in January. Bundling ESPN+ with Netflix could jeopardize Disney’s plans for an expanded ESPN streaming service. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Pelted...
Disney just can’t seem to satisfy activist investor Nelson Peltz. Earlier this month, the billionaire launched yet another proxy fight against Disney seeking to get two representatives from his Trian Fund Management LP (himself included) onto Disney’s board. Peltz wants a larger voice in making sure that his ideas on what Disney can do to improve its financial fortunes are put into action. Peltz’s latest idea? Bundle ESPN+ with Netflix.
This marks the second attempt by Peltz to force his views on Disney in a year. Netflix signed its first major sports entertainment deal with the WWE in January. Bundling ESPN+ with Netflix could jeopardize Disney’s plans for an expanded ESPN streaming service. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Pelted...
- 1/30/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A new report indicates the Association is very much in play to buy a minority ownership stake in ESPN as it negotiates its next broadcast deal.
The winds of change are blowing at ESPN. Its efforts to create a version of its channels available to streaming subscribers and unencumbered by the need for a cable subscription by 2025 have been well-documented, and has led to a search for investors in the sports network. A new report from Front Office Sports indicates that while talks with the NFL about an investment are going forward, the NBA is not out of the running to purchase a minority stake in ESPN.
ESPN has engaged with sports leagues, tech companies and mobile providers about a potential investment. Earlier this week, it was reported the network was deep in talks with the NFL about an ownership stake. Previous reports have floated the possibility of ESPN taking...
The winds of change are blowing at ESPN. Its efforts to create a version of its channels available to streaming subscribers and unencumbered by the need for a cable subscription by 2025 have been well-documented, and has led to a search for investors in the sports network. A new report from Front Office Sports indicates that while talks with the NFL about an investment are going forward, the NBA is not out of the running to purchase a minority stake in ESPN.
ESPN has engaged with sports leagues, tech companies and mobile providers about a potential investment. Earlier this week, it was reported the network was deep in talks with the NFL about an ownership stake. Previous reports have floated the possibility of ESPN taking...
- 1/18/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
ESPN has been seeking potential investment partners for months, and may be close to landing the biggest sports fish of them all.
ESPN could soon have far more to be excited about than anticipated ratings for today’s NFL Wild Card game broadcast. Reports indicate the league has entered what Deadline calls “advanced talks” to purchase an equity stake in the four-letter network in a deal that would likely see NFL Network and NFL RedZone fall under ESPN control.
ESPN is seeking minority investors as the channel attempts to create and launch a streaming version of itself. The deal is expected to be put in front of NFL owners at the league’s spring meeting. Disney could still partner with a tech company or mobile provider to help boost distribution of its planned streamer. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Why is the NFL Looking to Invest in ESPN?
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ESPN could soon have far more to be excited about than anticipated ratings for today’s NFL Wild Card game broadcast. Reports indicate the league has entered what Deadline calls “advanced talks” to purchase an equity stake in the four-letter network in a deal that would likely see NFL Network and NFL RedZone fall under ESPN control.
ESPN is seeking minority investors as the channel attempts to create and launch a streaming version of itself. The deal is expected to be put in front of NFL owners at the league’s spring meeting. Disney could still partner with a tech company or mobile provider to help boost distribution of its planned streamer. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Why is the NFL Looking to Invest in ESPN?
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- 1/15/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis will square off for the middleweight title at UFC 297 on Saturday, Jan. 20 exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View. But if this is an ultimate fighting card that you just can’t miss, the worldwide leader in sports has a deal that you might just see as a knockout. If you sign up for an annual plan to ESPN+, not only will you save over 30% on your subscription, but you will also get $15 off this month’s event, making that one heck of a one-two punch of savings.
Save an Extra $15 on UFC 297 With ESPN+ Annual Plan Click here to get this deal on UFC 297. Click on “Get Now” under the “UFC 297 & ESPN+” heading. Enter your personal information and hit “Create Account.” Select the “UFC 297 & Annual Plan” option. Add billing info and click “Agree & Subscribe.” Enjoy one year of sports streaming for 30% off and $15 off UFC 297. Get...
Save an Extra $15 on UFC 297 With ESPN+ Annual Plan Click here to get this deal on UFC 297. Click on “Get Now” under the “UFC 297 & ESPN+” heading. Enter your personal information and hit “Create Account.” Select the “UFC 297 & Annual Plan” option. Add billing info and click “Agree & Subscribe.” Enjoy one year of sports streaming for 30% off and $15 off UFC 297. Get...
- 1/11/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
The official start of the 2024 Australian Open is one week away, so that means that the tournament’s qualifying rounds will get underway on Sunday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. Et. You will be able to catch all of the action live from Melbourne Park, Australia, exclusively on ESPN+ as dozens of players attempt to secure their spots in the field. The qualifiers run daily beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday, with matches kicking off at 7 p.m. Et on Wednesday. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+.
How to Watch 2024 Australian Open Qualifying Rounds When: Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 6:00 Pm Est Where: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now$10.99+ / month espnplus.com About 2024 Australian Open Qualifying Rounds
With the opening rounds of the 2024 Australian Open beginning on Sunday, Jan. 14, there are still slots in the main draw that need to be filled. So, eight...
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With the opening rounds of the 2024 Australian Open beginning on Sunday, Jan. 14, there are still slots in the main draw that need to be filled. So, eight...
- 1/7/2024
- by Thomas Waschenfelder
- The Streamable
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced the impending combination of the two spring football leagues on New Year’s Eve.
The NFL playoffs might be just around the corner, but diehard football fans who are ready for the beginning of the spring football season will note things look quite a bit different in 2024 than they did in 2023. That’s because the Usfl and XFL are merging, as announced by XFL co-owners Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia on “NFL on Fox” on New Year’s Eve.
XFL and Usfl are joining to create the new “United Football League. The league’s season will start on March 30, 2024. Games will appear on ABC, ESPN, Fox and FS1. Will Ufl Have All Teams From the Usfl and XFL?
The announcement of the United Football League’s (Ufl) creation was not accompanied by details about which teams would be incorporated into the merged league,...
The NFL playoffs might be just around the corner, but diehard football fans who are ready for the beginning of the spring football season will note things look quite a bit different in 2024 than they did in 2023. That’s because the Usfl and XFL are merging, as announced by XFL co-owners Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia on “NFL on Fox” on New Year’s Eve.
XFL and Usfl are joining to create the new “United Football League. The league’s season will start on March 30, 2024. Games will appear on ABC, ESPN, Fox and FS1. Will Ufl Have All Teams From the Usfl and XFL?
The announcement of the United Football League’s (Ufl) creation was not accompanied by details about which teams would be incorporated into the merged league,...
- 1/2/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The channel will broadcast out-of-the-box sports like kickball, wiffleball, pillow fighting, sign spinning, and more.
At long last, ESPN and ABC have made ESPN8: The Ocho a permanent viewing option for fans of bizarre and unusual sports. In the past, the worldwide leader in sports has made the “seldom-seen sports” channel a special event to fill in the gaps when sports coverage was especially light, as it did in early August. However, ESPN has officially launched an around-the-clock, free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) channel that fans can watch on the ABC app or on the ABC website.
The channel is ESPN’s first Fast offering and is available via ABC’s app and website alongside other “unlocked” channels. Inspired by the satirical channel featured in the movie “Dodgeball,” the channel will air unusual sports and competitions not found on traditional ESPN outlets. Espnu has previously shown ESPN8: The...
At long last, ESPN and ABC have made ESPN8: The Ocho a permanent viewing option for fans of bizarre and unusual sports. In the past, the worldwide leader in sports has made the “seldom-seen sports” channel a special event to fill in the gaps when sports coverage was especially light, as it did in early August. However, ESPN has officially launched an around-the-clock, free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) channel that fans can watch on the ABC app or on the ABC website.
The channel is ESPN’s first Fast offering and is available via ABC’s app and website alongside other “unlocked” channels. Inspired by the satirical channel featured in the movie “Dodgeball,” the channel will air unusual sports and competitions not found on traditional ESPN outlets. Espnu has previously shown ESPN8: The...
- 12/21/2023
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
ESPN could be trying to build up its offerings of tertiary sports in preparation to spend less on NBA rights after 2024-25.
ESPN may not be ready to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming platform with its full lineup of sports yet, but it’s clearly evolving toward that goal. The next step in that evolution was announced this week, as ESPN renewed a broadcasting agreement with one of its most important combat sports partners.
ESPN has agreed to a new, multiyear agreement with the Professional Fighters League. Pfl events will be shown on linear ESPN channels and ESPN+, and will offer a new division featuring Jake Paul next year. The deal could be an indication that ESPN is already trying to anticipate having fewer NBA games in its next rights deal with that league. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com ESPN and the Premier Fighting League, Together Again
Front Office Sports...
ESPN may not be ready to launch a direct-to-consumer streaming platform with its full lineup of sports yet, but it’s clearly evolving toward that goal. The next step in that evolution was announced this week, as ESPN renewed a broadcasting agreement with one of its most important combat sports partners.
ESPN has agreed to a new, multiyear agreement with the Professional Fighters League. Pfl events will be shown on linear ESPN channels and ESPN+, and will offer a new division featuring Jake Paul next year. The deal could be an indication that ESPN is already trying to anticipate having fewer NBA games in its next rights deal with that league. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com ESPN and the Premier Fighting League, Together Again
Front Office Sports...
- 12/4/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Give the gift of thousands of live sporting events per year, including out-of-market NHL games, “Monday Night Football,” and much more.
It can be stressful at this time of year to know what gift should go to which recipient. The list of people expecting a present only ever seems to expand, and it can be especially hard to know what to get a sports fan when tickets are so expensive and there are so many categories of merchandise available.
This year, fans can gift ESPN+ to the sports lover in their lives. Gifting ESPN+ for a year costs $109.99, a savings of $22 over the standard monthly price of the service. ESPN+ can be used to stream MLB baseball, “Monday Night Football” from the NFL, out-of-market NHL games and so much more. How to Give ESPN+ as a Gift This Holiday Click here to gift ESPN+ to the sports fan in your life.
It can be stressful at this time of year to know what gift should go to which recipient. The list of people expecting a present only ever seems to expand, and it can be especially hard to know what to get a sports fan when tickets are so expensive and there are so many categories of merchandise available.
This year, fans can gift ESPN+ to the sports lover in their lives. Gifting ESPN+ for a year costs $109.99, a savings of $22 over the standard monthly price of the service. ESPN+ can be used to stream MLB baseball, “Monday Night Football” from the NFL, out-of-market NHL games and so much more. How to Give ESPN+ as a Gift This Holiday Click here to gift ESPN+ to the sports fan in your life.
- 12/1/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
At this week’s town hall meeting for Disney employees, Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Iger said that Disney is prepared to stand alone when it launches its new ESPN streaming service.
Sports fans have been waiting years for ESPN to create a streaming service that offers everything you can watch when you turn on the channel on cable. ESPN+ is a good start, but until it allows users to watch each and every NFL, NBA, and other games that air on the linear ESPN network, it will always be a bit of a letdown when compared to its sibling channel.
Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro spoke to company employees about the upcoming ESPN streaming service at a town hall meeting this week. The executives said that Disney is still looking for potential partners, but the potential exists for it to launch a streaming ESPN without help.
Sports fans have been waiting years for ESPN to create a streaming service that offers everything you can watch when you turn on the channel on cable. ESPN+ is a good start, but until it allows users to watch each and every NFL, NBA, and other games that air on the linear ESPN network, it will always be a bit of a letdown when compared to its sibling channel.
Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro spoke to company employees about the upcoming ESPN streaming service at a town hall meeting this week. The executives said that Disney is still looking for potential partners, but the potential exists for it to launch a streaming ESPN without help.
- 11/29/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Shohei Ohtani has become the most compelling story in MLB since entering the league in 2018. The superstar pitcher and hitter is already one of the top two-way MLB players of all time for the Los Angeles Angels, and now fans can get a closer look at his journey in “Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream,” a new documentary premiering on Friday, Nov. 17 on ESPN+. You can watch Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream with a subscription to ESPN+.
How to Watch ‘Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream’ When: Friday, November 17, 2023 Where: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now$10.99+ / month espnplus.com About ‘Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream’
Featuring an unprecedented in-depth series of interviews with Ohtani and the coaches, players, managers and mentors that have influenced him, this documentary takes an introspective look at Ohtani’s illustrious career, from his humble beginnings in rural Japan, through his journey to becoming a two-way player,...
How to Watch ‘Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream’ When: Friday, November 17, 2023 Where: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now$10.99+ / month espnplus.com About ‘Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream’
Featuring an unprecedented in-depth series of interviews with Ohtani and the coaches, players, managers and mentors that have influenced him, this documentary takes an introspective look at Ohtani’s illustrious career, from his humble beginnings in rural Japan, through his journey to becoming a two-way player,...
- 11/17/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Disney CEO Bob Iger said the streamer would have the technology to stream local games in-market, but that it would avoid overly risky ventures.
The more details are revealed about the ESPN streaming platform that Disney is working to launch, the more ambitious the project seems. The company wants multiple partners to help it bring the ESPN direct-to-consumer (Dtc) service to market, and is aiming to launch by 2025.
Disney CEO Bob Iger told Wall Street analysts this week that local broadcasting of games could be a possibility for the ESPN streamer. Iger said the platform could do “basically what RSNs are doing,” but cautioned that Disney would be risk-averse in pursuing local rights. MLB, the NBA, and NHL could all be looking for new partners for their local rights following the 2024 season. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Disney’s Getting Serious About Streaming
Disney’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report...
The more details are revealed about the ESPN streaming platform that Disney is working to launch, the more ambitious the project seems. The company wants multiple partners to help it bring the ESPN direct-to-consumer (Dtc) service to market, and is aiming to launch by 2025.
Disney CEO Bob Iger told Wall Street analysts this week that local broadcasting of games could be a possibility for the ESPN streamer. Iger said the platform could do “basically what RSNs are doing,” but cautioned that Disney would be risk-averse in pursuing local rights. MLB, the NBA, and NHL could all be looking for new partners for their local rights following the 2024 season. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Disney’s Getting Serious About Streaming
Disney’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report...
- 11/9/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
ESPN+ Adds 800,000 Subscribers During Disney's Fiscal Q4 2024; Sports Streamer Now Has 26M Customers
November means it’s time for companies to reveal their quarterly earnings for the three-month period between the start of July and the end of September. That period is Disney’s fiscal fourth quarter, and the company revealed on Wednesday evening that during its Q4 of 2023, it had 26 million subscribers on ESPN+.
That means the service added 800,000 users in the months since its last quarterly earnings report. In August, Disney reported that ESPN+ had 25.2M subscribers after having lost 100,000 in Q2.
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Disney+, the company’s flagship streaming service reported that an impressive 7 million customers joined the platform during the final quarter of the fiscal year to groundout 2023 with 150.2 million subscribers. The company’s third streaming service Hulu added 300,000 customers in Q4 2023 to come in at 48.5 million paid users. This total includes 4.6M on its live TV streaming service Hulu + Live TV. Collectively, Disney reported having 224.7 million streaming customers,...
That means the service added 800,000 users in the months since its last quarterly earnings report. In August, Disney reported that ESPN+ had 25.2M subscribers after having lost 100,000 in Q2.
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Disney+, the company’s flagship streaming service reported that an impressive 7 million customers joined the platform during the final quarter of the fiscal year to groundout 2023 with 150.2 million subscribers. The company’s third streaming service Hulu added 300,000 customers in Q4 2023 to come in at 48.5 million paid users. This total includes 4.6M on its live TV streaming service Hulu + Live TV. Collectively, Disney reported having 224.7 million streaming customers,...
- 11/8/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Disney wants to sell a minority stake in ESPN to one or more companies/sports leagues, and it could be in for a hefty payday when it does.
Money comes and money goes. Disney is finding that out this week, as the company agreed in principle to pay at least $8.61 billion for Comcast’s stake in Hulu on Wednesday evening. The total price could be higher once all the math is done, but either way, it’s a considerable investment on Disney’s part. Still, if Bank of America analysts are correct, Disney could be poised to recoup some of that cash in short order.
BofA analysis suggests ESPN might be worth as much as $24 billion. The information will be crucial as Disney attempts to seek strategic partnerships for ESPN. The company could sell as much as 36% of ESPN and still retain majority control. How Much for That ESPN in the Window?...
Money comes and money goes. Disney is finding that out this week, as the company agreed in principle to pay at least $8.61 billion for Comcast’s stake in Hulu on Wednesday evening. The total price could be higher once all the math is done, but either way, it’s a considerable investment on Disney’s part. Still, if Bank of America analysts are correct, Disney could be poised to recoup some of that cash in short order.
BofA analysis suggests ESPN might be worth as much as $24 billion. The information will be crucial as Disney attempts to seek strategic partnerships for ESPN. The company could sell as much as 36% of ESPN and still retain majority control. How Much for That ESPN in the Window?...
- 11/2/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The most anticipated match on the Laliga calendar is here, when Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in “El Clasico.” Both clubs find themselves in the top 3 of the Laliga table in the early days of the 2023 season and would love nothing more than to get three more points with a win. You can watch the 255th “El Clasico” this Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10:15 a.m. Et on ESPN+. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+..
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“El Clasico” is the soccer match between Spanish rivals Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid. The series’ first game was on May 13, 1902, and the record is Real Madrid (102 wins), Fc Barcelona (100) and 52 draws.
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“El Clasico” is the soccer match between Spanish rivals Fc Barcelona and Real Madrid. The series’ first game was on May 13, 1902, and the record is Real Madrid (102 wins), Fc Barcelona (100) and 52 draws.
- 10/28/2023
- by Jeff Kotuby
- The Streamable
The clause could be used as leverage with MLB in negotiations for local rights, or ESPN could view it as a way to save money as the network transitions to streaming.
If things inside ESPN’s corporate headquarters are as manic as they appear to outside observers these days, this writer hopes everyone is staying hydrated. The news from ESPN is seemingly never-ending these days, as the company tries to plot out its strategy for the next five years in terms of sports quantity and distribution.
ESPN could opt out of its deal with Major League Baseball after the 2025 season. The channel spends $550 million on MLB rights every season, but an expensive pivot to streaming might compel a cost-saving initiative that means sacrificing some sports rights. ESPN could also swap its current rights package for local broadcasting rights to MLB games that would stream on ESPN+. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.
If things inside ESPN’s corporate headquarters are as manic as they appear to outside observers these days, this writer hopes everyone is staying hydrated. The news from ESPN is seemingly never-ending these days, as the company tries to plot out its strategy for the next five years in terms of sports quantity and distribution.
ESPN could opt out of its deal with Major League Baseball after the 2025 season. The channel spends $550 million on MLB rights every season, but an expensive pivot to streaming might compel a cost-saving initiative that means sacrificing some sports rights. ESPN could also swap its current rights package for local broadcasting rights to MLB games that would stream on ESPN+. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.
- 10/23/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Disney offered a glimpse of ESPN as a standalone business, and revealed that while the channel is still profitable, cord cutting is definitely having an effect on its bottom line.
Cable doesn’t have a lot of pillars left to lean on, but one of the strongest remaining is live sports. ESPN was rated as the most in-demand cable channel of them all in a September survey, as 74% of respondents identified it as a “must-have” channel.
Disney revealed this week that profits at ESPN have dipped by 20% in 2023. ESPN is looking for multiple partners to purchase minority stakes as it pivots to streaming. Cable revenues will continue to dwindle with cord-cutting, demonstrating why distribution of a new ESPN streamer is critical to Disney executives. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Mouse House or Poor House?
The popularity of ESPN has remained steady, even as cord-cutting has bitten deeply into the...
Cable doesn’t have a lot of pillars left to lean on, but one of the strongest remaining is live sports. ESPN was rated as the most in-demand cable channel of them all in a September survey, as 74% of respondents identified it as a “must-have” channel.
Disney revealed this week that profits at ESPN have dipped by 20% in 2023. ESPN is looking for multiple partners to purchase minority stakes as it pivots to streaming. Cable revenues will continue to dwindle with cord-cutting, demonstrating why distribution of a new ESPN streamer is critical to Disney executives. Sign Up Now $10.99+ / month espnplus.com Mouse House or Poor House?
The popularity of ESPN has remained steady, even as cord-cutting has bitten deeply into the...
- 10/19/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A new report suggests that Disney is looking for more than one partner for its ESPN streaming platform, and that the service will likely launch sooner rather than later.
The more news that trickles out regarding Disney’s plans to create a direct-to-consumer (Dtc) version of ESPN that doesn’t require a cable subscription, the more it appears the company thinks of that service as an essential part of its operations going forward.
Disney is hoping to team up with two partners to launch a Dtc version of ESPN but doesn’t want to sell more than 10% of the channel. Disney wants to launch its ESPN streaming platform by 2026 at the latest, but Marchand says 2025 is most likely. Conversations between Disney and firms like Google, Apple, and Verizon have already occurred.
Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Disney is looking for not one, but two potential partners for a streaming ESPN; ideally,...
The more news that trickles out regarding Disney’s plans to create a direct-to-consumer (Dtc) version of ESPN that doesn’t require a cable subscription, the more it appears the company thinks of that service as an essential part of its operations going forward.
Disney is hoping to team up with two partners to launch a Dtc version of ESPN but doesn’t want to sell more than 10% of the channel. Disney wants to launch its ESPN streaming platform by 2026 at the latest, but Marchand says 2025 is most likely. Conversations between Disney and firms like Google, Apple, and Verizon have already occurred.
Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reports that Disney is looking for not one, but two potential partners for a streaming ESPN; ideally,...
- 10/16/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The ESPN+ series “Why Not Us” obliterates preconceived notions surrounding Historically Black Colleges and Universities (Hbcu) and the students and athletes that call them home. This season, which premieres Wednesday, Oct. 4 on ESPN+, the show will dive deeply into one of the most highly revered dance lines in the United States — the Orchesis Dance Company at Grambling State University. You can watch with a subscription to ESPN+.
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Marching band performances at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are unparalleled—the thunderous beats and syncopated steps of the band invigorating the crowd, the choreography of the dance line bringing each song to life. Each element creates an experience that is unique to Hbcu culture, and fans may...
How to Watch ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary When: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Where: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now$9.99 / month espnplus.com About ‘Why Not Us’ Grambling Dance Documentary
Marching band performances at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are unparalleled—the thunderous beats and syncopated steps of the band invigorating the crowd, the choreography of the dance line bringing each song to life. Each element creates an experience that is unique to Hbcu culture, and fans may...
- 10/4/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The most popular sporting events in the U.S. are spread between more and more broadcasters these days, and customers are following them.
“Where’s the game streaming this week?” is becoming a more and more common question for global sports fans. There are seemingly more services than ever offering live sports and knowing which service carries which league or individual team can become dizzyingly confusing very quickly.
Despite that pain for customers, the holders of sports broadcasting rights have gotten quite a bit richer over the past nine years. According to a new survey by Ampere Analysis, total annual media rights spend in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Australia grew from $20.8 billion to $34.9 billion between 2014 and 2022, an increase of 68%.
As the outlay on live sports has grown, so has the number of broadcasters who hold the rights to those leagues. For networks, the advantage...
“Where’s the game streaming this week?” is becoming a more and more common question for global sports fans. There are seemingly more services than ever offering live sports and knowing which service carries which league or individual team can become dizzyingly confusing very quickly.
Despite that pain for customers, the holders of sports broadcasting rights have gotten quite a bit richer over the past nine years. According to a new survey by Ampere Analysis, total annual media rights spend in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Australia grew from $20.8 billion to $34.9 billion between 2014 and 2022, an increase of 68%.
As the outlay on live sports has grown, so has the number of broadcasters who hold the rights to those leagues. For networks, the advantage...
- 10/2/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The Patriot League will continue to call ESPN+ home for the foreseeable future. ESPN announced this week that it had agreed to a multi-year renewal of the NCAA conference’s rights deal, and ESPN+ keep on serving as the exclusive digital home for live and archived Patriot League events.
The renewal means that 750+ college football, basketball, baseball, softball, field hockey, volleyball, and other events from the Patriot League will be streamed on ESPN+ every season. Since first agreeing to partner with the Patriot League in 2020, ESPN+ has streamed over 2,000 of its events live.
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“We’re delighted that ESPN+ will remain the exclusive home of more than 750 annual Patriot League events,” ESPN senior director Dan Margulis said. “We’ve enjoyed a successful collaboration with the Patriot League and look forward to continuing to showcase their talented student-athletes, competitive rivalries and wonderful institutions in the years ahead.
The renewal means that 750+ college football, basketball, baseball, softball, field hockey, volleyball, and other events from the Patriot League will be streamed on ESPN+ every season. Since first agreeing to partner with the Patriot League in 2020, ESPN+ has streamed over 2,000 of its events live.
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“We’re delighted that ESPN+ will remain the exclusive home of more than 750 annual Patriot League events,” ESPN senior director Dan Margulis said. “We’ve enjoyed a successful collaboration with the Patriot League and look forward to continuing to showcase their talented student-athletes, competitive rivalries and wonderful institutions in the years ahead.
- 9/20/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Desperation breeds compromise, and Disney found that out the hard way in its recent carriage dispute with Spectrum, the second-largest cable provider in the United States. Disney had to give into a demand it held out against for a long time to get its channels back on the air on Spectrum; granting Spectrum customers access to ad-supported Disney+ at no cost.
The deal will also lead to the creation of a new, sports-focused tier of Spectrum TV that will include login credentials for ESPN+. When Disney launches a standalone, streaming version of ESPN that doesn’t require a cable subscription, users of this plan will be able to access it as well.
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The carriage dispute illustrates exactly why Disney may want to get a streaming version of ESPN to market as soon as possible. The channel is still quite popular; according to Variety, at...
The deal will also lead to the creation of a new, sports-focused tier of Spectrum TV that will include login credentials for ESPN+. When Disney launches a standalone, streaming version of ESPN that doesn’t require a cable subscription, users of this plan will be able to access it as well.
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The carriage dispute illustrates exactly why Disney may want to get a streaming version of ESPN to market as soon as possible. The channel is still quite popular; according to Variety, at...
- 9/13/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The NFL season is nearly here, and that means that the ManningCast is almost back too! That’s the informal name used for the “Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli” alternate telecast of “Mnf” games which will return for another season on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
“Mnf with Peyton and Eli” features the two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks providing expert analysis and witty remarks about the game action on the field, as well as about their own careers, and even each other’s outfits. They’ll be joined by special guests each week, and this year’s ManningCasts will introduce a new 3-D technology that Peyton will be able to utilize throughout the broadcast.
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Fans will be able to enjoy the ManningCast 10 times this season, beginning with the first “Monday Night Football” contest of the season featuring Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets taking...
“Mnf with Peyton and Eli” features the two Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks providing expert analysis and witty remarks about the game action on the field, as well as about their own careers, and even each other’s outfits. They’ll be joined by special guests each week, and this year’s ManningCasts will introduce a new 3-D technology that Peyton will be able to utilize throughout the broadcast.
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Fans will be able to enjoy the ManningCast 10 times this season, beginning with the first “Monday Night Football” contest of the season featuring Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets taking...
- 9/5/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The ESPN app has added more functionality, at least for Apple TV and Xbox users. ESPN has announced it is bringing one-click Multicasts to the main Featured section of the ESPN app — as well as the ESPN+ section — allowing users to watch multiple events at once.
These pre-built viewing selections will appear front and center so that viewers can’t miss them. Users can watch events like PGA Tour Live and early rounds of the U.S. Open tennis tournament when it begins on Monday, Aug. 28, seeing up to four streams simultaneously. But the full launch of one-click Multicasts will come on the first College Football Saturday of the season on Sept. 2.
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The initial Mulitcast selection that fans will see will be pre-built, but once they’re watching they can choose to swap out one stream with another until they’ve got a fully-customized selection at their fingertips.
These pre-built viewing selections will appear front and center so that viewers can’t miss them. Users can watch events like PGA Tour Live and early rounds of the U.S. Open tennis tournament when it begins on Monday, Aug. 28, seeing up to four streams simultaneously. But the full launch of one-click Multicasts will come on the first College Football Saturday of the season on Sept. 2.
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The initial Mulitcast selection that fans will see will be pre-built, but once they’re watching they can choose to swap out one stream with another until they’ve got a fully-customized selection at their fingertips.
- 8/15/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
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