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.
Disney’s DRAX forges partnership with Amazon DSP
Brands will be able to purchase Disney's streaming inventory within Amazon's demand-side platform.
Sources: Fox execs discuss Fox One bundling opportunities with Max, ESPN
Fox has discussed bundling Fox One with a number of streaming apps like Max, Disney Plus and Hulu, according to sources familiar with the talks.
ESPN Plus for Business renews Joe Hand Promotions deal
Joe Hand Promotions has renewed its partnership with the Walt Disney Company's ESPN to continue offering ESPN Plus events to subscribers.
ESPN streaming service to cost $30 per month, bundle with other Disney streamers
The price includes access to ESPN's complete cable multiplex, specialty channels like ESPN 3, and ESPN Plus.
Report: Streaming version of ESPN to be called “ESPN”
ESPN executives say the "ESPN" name is intended to simplify the streaming landscape, which has grown complex with different products.
Disney sees uptick in streaming subscribers, revenue during Q1
Disney surprised Wall Street with higher revenue on stronger direct-to-consumer earnings, box office ticket sales and higher interest in sports.
Parks: Most fans keep sports streaming subscriptions active during off-season
As more sports moves to streaming, fans are growing comfortable — and satisfied — with the available options to watch their favorite teams.
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Hub: Streaming surpasses cable as sports platform of choice
More sports fans say they're willing to buy an SVOD service to watch live games, displacing broadcast and cable networks in Hub's annual report.
Fubo readying cheaper “Sports & Broadcasting” package
The plan is expected to cost between $20 and $30 less than Fubo's current base programming package, and include access to major broadcast and sports-inclusive networks.
Gracenote: Disney Plus grows streaming sports share during Q1
Disney's decision to integrate ESPN Plus content into Disney Plus via a content tile boosted its overall share of streaming sports during Q1, according to Gracenote.
Report: ESPN streaming service could cost $30 per month
The standalone ESPN streaming service could cost as much as $30 per month, but it is also expected to include add-ons like access to ESPN Plus.
Nielsen: Football boosted season TV viewership in January
NFL and college football programming, plus other live events, helped lift traditional TV's share of viewership over streaming's lead in January.