- ESPN acquires the NFL network and other multimedia assets, including linear rights on the Redzone channel and the NFL Fantasy
- The NFL network will be part of the new ESPN streaming service which is launched on August 21
- Directv customers will be able to obtain the “unlimited” plan for the new service at no additional cost
Walt Disney’s ESPN will soon become the House of Cover of the NFL, following a historic agreement which sees the sports network acquire the NFL network and other media assets, including He Redzone Channel and NFL Fantasy, so football fans will want to register for its new streaming service (not ESPN +) upon arrival.
The new streaming service (simply called ESPN) is launching on August 21 and will bring “the full sequence of ESPN networks and services in an improved ESPN application with new personalized features and features”, according to the company.
Thanks to the agreement between ESPN and NFL, the new streaming service will also see the content of the NFL network integrated into the platform, which makes it even more tempting for sports fans.
“By combining these media assets from NFL with ESPN’s scope and innovation, we create a leading destination for football fans. Together, ESPN and NFL redefine the way fans are involved with the game – at any time, anywhere,” said ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro.
How much will the ESPN subscription service cost?
During the launch, the ESPN streaming service will have two subscription plans to choose: “Unlimited” and “Select”.
The “unlimited” plan will include access to 47,000 live events via various ESPN channels, studio shows and more, and will cost $ 29.99 per month or $ 299.99 per year. This plan will also be available to group with Disney + and Hulu for $ 35.99 (ADS) or $ 44.99 (without advertising) per month.
The “Select” plan, on the other hand, includes more than 32,000 live events available on ESPN +, studio shows and more, and costs $ 11.99 per month or $ 119.99 per year. Again, this can be grouped with Disney + and Hulu for $ 16.99 (ADS) per month or $ 26.99 (without advertising).
If you are delighted to try the new ESPN subscription service, the good news is that you can do it for free if you are a Directv customer. Those who are subscribed to Directv or its “MySports” package will have access to the new ESPN service at no additional cost when it was launched. In the meantime, if you are a Satellite or U-Verse customer of Directv, you will have to wait later in 2025.
