ESPN to launch DTC service Aug 21, 2025 with two pricing tiers

ESPN will launch its Direct-to-Consumer streaming service on August 21, 2025, bringing the full suite of ESPN networks into an enhanced ESPN App with personalized features. The rollout arrives as major sports seasons and events get underway, including college football, the NFL, the US Open, international soccer, and the start of playoff seasons in several leagues. The new service is designed to offer fans more choice and flexibility, with two pricing tiers and a broad array of live events, replays, and original programming accessible through a single app.

The ESPN DTC offering will provide two plans. The higher tier, described as unlimited, will give subscribers access to ESPN’s linear networks—such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, and ESPNEWS—as well as ESPN on ABC, ESPN3, SECN, and ACCNX. Together the networks are expected to cover tens of thousands of live events each year, supplemented by on-demand replays and a robust library of studio shows and originals. The enhanced app will introduce a range of new viewing features, including updated multiview options, integrated game stats, betting information, fantasy sports and commerce, and a personalized “SC For You” experience...