Disney Reveals ESPN Streaming Launch, Pay TV Integration

Disney has announced that its new standalone streaming service, called ESPN, will launch this fall and offer all ESPN television content for $29.99 per month. Subscribers will have access to major live sports events, including Monday Night Football, the NBA, and college football. The service will feature two subscription tiers: the Unlimited plan, which includes full access to ESPN channels, and the Select plan, a rebranded version of ESPN+ at $11.99 per month. A bundled package with Disney+ and Hulu will be offered at $29.99 per month for the first year, increasing to $35.99 thereafter. Notably, pay TV subscribers who already have ESPN will automatically gain access to the new streaming platform. Disney and ESPN executives view this launch as a critical strategy to reach cord-cutters and maintain leadership in sports broadcasting.