The new streaming service, called simply ESPN, will debut in "early" fall, at a variety of price points depending on whether you get it on a standalone basis or as part of a bundle.
To stream an "ultimate" version of ESPN that includes all its linear networks as well as broadcasts on ABC, it will cost you $29.99 a month, or $299.99 a year—yep, kinda steep, but pretty much in line with expectations ahead of Tuesday's announcement.
You'll also be able to get ESPN in a bundle along with Disney and Hulu with ads for $35.99 a month, while an ESPN bundle with ad-free Disney and Hulu will run you $44.99 a month.
As part of a special introductory offer, Disney will serve up the with-ads version of the Disney , Hulu, and ESPN bundle for $29.99 for the first 12 months.
The "ultimate" tier of the new ESPN streaming service will include—at last—everything ESPN, including all its linear networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ESPNEWS, and ESPN Deportes) along with all ESPN broadcasts on ABC, ESPN , ESPN3, SECN , and ACCNX.
You'll also get such signature ESPN shows as SportsCenter, Get Up, First Take, NFL Live, The Pat McAfee Show, Pardon the Interruption, College GameDay, and NBA Today.
That's a big change from the ESPN streaming service, which only ever offered a sliver of ESPN's linear content. Indeed, plenty of ESPN signups have found themselves caught off guard when they learned that SportsCenter, Monday Night Football (save for occasional one-off games), and other key ESPN shows w
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