Disney touts new sports streaming platform ESPN at $30 a month

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

ESPN says its long-anticipated subscription plan will cost $29.99 a month. An analyst says that, combined with subscriptions to other stream services, could drive the cost up to the price of cable packages.(Image credit: Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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

ESPN says its new streaming service will debut in September, allowing consumers to buy access to all of its various networks directly for $29.99 a month.

ESPN Launches Huge Move Amid Dana White’s UFC TV Deal Uncertainty

With the UFC and ESPN’s $1.5 billion, seven-year partnership set to expire later this year, the future of their broadcasting relationship remains uncertain. Will Dana White and the UFC re-sign with ESPN, or will they take their talents elsewhere? While fans await answers, ESPN has delivered a game-changing update of its own. On Tuesday, ESPN officially announced the long-anticipated launch of its direct-to-consumer streaming service, set to debu…

ESPN announces name, price of planned streaming service

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