Disney touts new sports streaming platform ESPN at $30 a month
- Disney announced today in New York that it will launch a new flagship sports streaming service called ESPN this fall.
- The launch follows the collapse of the joint Venu Sports venture involving Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox, which ended amid legal disputes earlier this year.
- ESPN will offer two subscription tiers at launch: an Unlimited plan for $29.99 monthly providing access to all ESPN content, and a Select plan for $11.99 focused on ESPN+ content.
- ESPN's chairman James Pitaro emphasized the brand’s power and trust, noting the platform will feature about 47,000 live events annually to engage both hardcore and casual sports fans.
- The new streamer aims to boost Disney's subscriber base amid cord-cutting challenges and an overcrowded streaming sector, with linear ESPN subscribers gaining automatic access to the app-based service.
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ESPN’s new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more
As if you needed one more streaming service, ESPN is finally getting ready to roll out its long-anticipated subscription plan. But are sports fans ready to shell out another $29.99 a month?The new app, also named ESPN, will include live sports and programming on ESPN’s other networks. Consumers also will be able to bundle ESPN with ad-supported versions of Disney+ and Hulu, which are all under the Disney umbrella, for $35.99.ESPN Chairman Jimmy …
ESPN's new streaming app could replace cable for some but may end up costing them more
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Disney unveils new direct-to-consumer ESPN streaming service with $29.99 price tag
Disney recently introduced its new direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, which will be named ESPN, after its successful sports network, and costs $29.99 per month for the unlimited package and $11.99 per month for a select option.ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said the unlimited package will allow fans to enjoy the entire suite of ESPN networks and content.There will also be bundling opportunities for the ESPN unlimited plan with Disney+ and H…

ESPN says its direct-to-consumer streaming service will debut in September at $29.99 a month
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ESPN announces name, price of planned streaming service
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