US EditionESPN's Standalone Streaming Service and App to Launch Aug. 21
UNITED STATES, AUG 6 – ESPN’s new $29.99 monthly service includes NFL Network acquisition and expanded content, offering live games, fantasy, betting, and studio shows in a five-year deal with WWE.
- ESPN, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is set to debut its standalone streaming service, also called ESPN, on August 21, 2025.
- This launch comes after the NFL secured a 10% ownership interest in ESPN and was given oversight of the NFL Network along with other related media properties.
- The new streaming service will cost $29.99 per month, include all ESPN programming, expanded NFL content, and WWE's major live wrestling events starting in 2026.
- ESPN’s streaming plan covers 47,000 live events yearly with access to multiple ESPN linear networks and offers bundled pricing with Disney+ and Hulu at $35.99 monthly.
- This integration aims to enhance ESPN’s growth amid cord-cutting trends and is expected to benefit fans by providing more choice and flexible access to live sports.
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