ESPN Plus cost: subscriptions, bundles and deals available in 2024
Enjoy everything ESPN Plus has to offer on almost any device
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Whether you want to be able to keep an eye on scores while riding the train home, or you’re considering cutting the cord and need an option that gives you access to your favorite teams on gameday, ESPN Plus has you covered. This service includes live streams for tons of sports events including UFC, PGA, MLS, MLB, and more. Between live events you can also take a peek at an on-demand library of past games, and documentaries in the 30 for 30 series.
There’s a fairly wide array of options for signing up to the service depending on your viewing needs and budget, including throwing together your subscription with PPV events, or throwing in Disney Plus and Hulu under one monthly payment. Here we’ll explain the different ESPN Plus cost options, including the cheapest ways to get access to ESPN Plus, deals, and more.
ESPN Plus cost: what payment plans are available?
The two core, standalone options for subscribing to ESPN Plus. These prices came into effect as of October 2023. Both rates include VAT, with the latteryearly plan offering a 20% savingwhen paying up front - which perhaps just about makes up for the long ago withdrawnESPN Plus free trial.
More recently,PPV Standaloneprices have seen a slight increase. Previously costing $74.99,you’ll now have to pay $79.99 for these events.
The good news is for anyone with aPPV Package(which includes PPV and an annual subscription of ESPN Plus),this remains at $134.98, thereafter $99.99 a year- essentially paying $24.99 for your PPV in this instance. However, this option is only available for new customers.
Both tiers offer full access to the ESPN Plus catalogue of on demand shows as well as live action. Crucially for MMA fans, it allows subscribers to make the most ofESPN Plus UFCPPV events, UFC Fight Nights, best-of archives, and other original Octagon-themed content. That’s ringsideUFC live streamviews.
What is the ESPN Plus bundle?
Those looking for a broader streaming entertainment package can make the most of even bigger savings without need for anESPN Plus coupon code.
With ESPN owned by Disney, the entertainment giant is offering a rather compellingDisney Plus bundlethat lets you get ESPN Plus,Disney PlusandHulufor a flexible monthly sum which now costs just $14.99 a month. Or pay $24.99 a month to forego ads on Disney Plus and Hulu.
You can sign up for the great value bundle byheading to Disney Plus’s website here.
How does the ESPN Plus cost compare to Sling TV?
Competing streaming serviceSling TVis wildly popular with cord-cutters, with the over-the-top platform offering a real alternative, theSling TV costideal for those after cable who are money-conscious.
Offering up access to hit TV shows live across a plethora of popular TV networks, as well as thousands of classic movies and TV shows on-demand, the service also has sports fans well catered for. You’ll be able to watch the likes of NBC, NBCSN, USA Network, plus ESPN linear channels.
Sling TV packages are made up from three core plans at varying price points.Sling Orangeis sports and family oriented, with ESPN, Motortrend, Nick Jnr and the Disney Channel among its line-up.
Sling Blueis bulked up with a greater number of news and entertainment channels with National Geographic, Discovery, SyFy, and FX on its roster, as well as the NFL Network.
Both of these options start from$40 a month individually, with a Sling Orange + Sling Blue combination giving you the best of both worlds for $60 a month. Whichever you choose, you can personalize yourSling TV channelsplan with a range of Extras at an additional cost, including Sling Sports Extra for a further $11 a month which adds a further 14 sports channels including SEC Network, NBA TV and beIN Sports.
How does ESPN Plus compare to FuboTV?
Similar in its offering is sports-focused cable replacementFuboTV.
The IPTV service has unparalleled access to major sports networks including the NFL, ESPN, ESPN 2, and FS1, as well as offering the same general entertainment channels you’d find elsewhere. This includes AMC, BBC America, the Disney Channel, FX and MTV as well as having NBC, ABC and Fox for your breaking news.
There fourFuboTV coststo choose between:
Its Starter plan was axed, with Pro now costing$74.99 a monthand giving you access to 145 channels, 1000 hours of Cloud DVR, and unlimited screens.
The service’s Elite tier is priced at $84.99 and increases the total number of channels to more than 206, while also offering 1000 hours Cloud DVR and unlimited screens.
Or there’s its Premier plan, costing $94.99 a month with 215 channels, of which 130+ air events in4K.
Finally, Latino Quarterly offers 47 Spanish-language channels, 250 hours of Cloud DVR, and three simultaneous streams for the quarterly cost of$99 (to be prepaid every three months).
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author ofSteve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor ofGuinnessWorldRecords.comand has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles.
Lego will let you build Sir Ernest Shackleton’s iconic lost ship, the Endurance, in its next Icons set
4 spy shows on Prime Video with over 80% on Rotten Tomatoes
Sihoo Doro S100 ergonomic office chair review
