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ESPN Launches Streaming Service with NFL Partnership

8/20/2025

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ESPN's direct-to-consumer service launches on August 21, offering Unlimited ($29.99/month) and Select ($11.99/month) plans.
The Unlimited plan provides access to all ESPN networks and 47,000 live events annually; Select focuses on ESPN+ content.
Bundles with NFL+ Premium and Disney+ will be available, with the ESPN Unlimited plan priced at $39.99/month starting September 3.
Five NFL preseason games will stream on August 23, with local broadcasts in select markets.
The NFL will acquire a 10% stake in ESPN, gaining control of the NFL Network and RedZone channel.

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ESPN's direct-to-consumer service launches on August 21, offering Unlimited ($29.99/month) and Select ($11.99/month) plans.
The Unlimited plan provides access to all ESPN networks and 47,000 live events annually; Select focuses on ESPN+ content.
Bundles with NFL+ Premium and Disney+ will be available, with the ESPN Unlimited plan priced at $39.99/month starting September 3.
Five NFL preseason games will stream on August 23, with local broadcasts in select markets.
The NFL will acquire a 10% stake in ESPN, gaining control of the NFL Network and RedZone channel.