Fox One and ESPN DTC Debut as Standalone Apps and Bundles

Fox and Disney are ushering streaming into a new phase of sports-focused direct-to-consumer offerings, launching Fox One and ESPN’s DTC service as standalone apps and as part of bundles designed to reach both cord-cutters and traditional pay-TV subscribers. Fox One debuts at 19.99 per month, delivering Fox News, Fox Sports, and entertainment in a live-first, unified platform, with expansion through Prime Video and an integration with Apple’s TV app. ESPN’s service, positioned under the All of ESPN umbrella, is priced at 29.99 per month in a Disney bundle, with an Oct. 2 option to pair Fox One and ESPN Unlimited for 39.99 per month. The launch marks a concerted push by both companies to monetize live sports and high-demand news and entertainment on a streaming basis while retaining legacy distribution channels.

Fox One is designed as a live-first platform that consolidates Fox’s News, Sports and Entertainment assets in a single experience. It exists alongside an array of distribution options: standalone subscriptions, bundles with FOX Nation and the Big Ten Network, and a sweetened package via Prime Video that makes Fox One available to Prime members as an add-on. The service...