ESPN Streaming Prices to Rise on September 17

ESPN is raising the prices for its standalone streaming services and several Disney bundles, with the increases set to take effect on September 17, 2026. The move, which marks the first price adjustment since the sports streaming platform launched last year, comes just ahead of the busy fall sports season.

The monthly cost for the premium ESPN Unlimited plan will increase by $2, from $29.99 to $31.99. The annual subscription for the same tier will rise from $299.99 to $319.99. ESPN Unlimited provides access to all ESPN linear networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPN News, along with thousands of live sporting events each year. The more affordable, ad-supported ESPN Select tier will see a $1 monthly increase, moving from $12.99 to $13.99. Its annual plan will go from $129.99 to $139.99. ESPN Select offers tens of thousands of live events but does not include the live feeds of the ESPN channels.

The price hikes also extend to several Disney streaming bundles that include the ESPN Select service. The bundle featuring ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu with ESPN Select will increase from $19.99 to $21.99 per month. The ad-free version of that bundle will jump from $29.99 to...