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ESPN Plus

ESPN Plus (stylized as ESPN+) is a sports-centric subscription video streaming service operated as a joint venture between the Walt Disney Company and Hearst Communications, with Disney holding a majority stake in the service.

ESPN Plus offers some programming from the flagship ESPN sports channel as well as shows and live sports that are exclusive to the streaming service. The service costs $6 a month or $60 a year to subscribe.

ESPN Plus to raise monthly price by 40 percent
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ESPN Plus to raise monthly price by 40 percent

Posted on July 15, 2022July 15, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The Walt Disney Company is planning to raise the price of its sports-centric streaming service ESPN Plus to $10 a month.

Disney Plus surpasses 116 million subscribers
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Disney Plus surpasses 116 million subscribers

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Disney sees gains for its flagship streamer, ESPN Plus and Hulu, while Hulu’s Live TV product saw a dip in customers.

Disney to raise price of ESPN Plus to $7 a month
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Disney to raise price of ESPN Plus to $7 a month

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Starting next month, Disney will raise the price of ESPN Plus to $7 a month or $70 a year.

Comcast X1, Flex boxes get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus
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Comcast X1, Flex boxes get Disney Plus, ESPN Plus

Posted on March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Comcast has started rolling out Disney’s suite of streaming TV apps to users of the cable company’s X1-powere devices.

ESPN confirms interest in Sunday Ticket, but nothing decided yet
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ESPN confirms interest in Sunday Ticket, but nothing decided yet

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Matthew Keys

ESPN executives say the network is ready to hold discussions with the NFL over the Sunday Ticket package.

NFL goes big on streaming’s future with new broadcast distribution deals
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NFL goes big on streaming’s future with new broadcast distribution deals

Posted on March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The NFL ended months of anticipation when it announced news broadcast and cable distribution deals that cover television rights to its football games.

Hockey returns to ESPN with new deal that includes streaming
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Hockey returns to ESPN with new deal that includes streaming

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Telecasts of National Hockey League games are returning to ESPN under a new, 7-year deal that takes effect later this year.

Americans spend average of $47 a month on streaming services
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Americans spend average of $47 a month on streaming services

Posted on January 24, 2021January 31, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The average American household dropped more money on streaming television services in 2020 compared to the previous year.

ESPN Plus raising annual subscription price to $60
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ESPN Plus raising annual subscription price to $60

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The Walt Disney Company’s streaming-only sports service ESPN Plus is about to get more expensive.

Comcast will offer Disney Plus, ESPN Plus on X1, Flex devices
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Comcast will offer Disney Plus, ESPN Plus on X1, Flex devices

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Comcast’s X1 and Flex users will soon have access to Disney Plus and ESPN Plus.

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