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 hires Adam Smith away from Google’s YouTube
At Google, Smith worked on YouTube Music, YouTube Premium and other video-based subscription products.
Disney streamers earn profit in Q3, company to crack down on password sharing
The Walt Disney Company's trio of streaming television services have turned a profit for the first time in the company's history.
Disney to raise prices of Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus yet again
Like clockwork, Disney is increasing the price of its streaming services in an effort to squeeze more cash out of TV and film fans.
Disney weighs integration of linear channels into streaming apps
Disney could launch pop-up channels for Marvel films and episodes of "The Simpsons" within some of its streaming apps, according to a report.
Magid: More streamers relying on subscription bundles
As subscription-based offerings raise their price, bundles are becoming more attractive to price-conscious American consumers.
ABC grabs nearly 2 million for Monaco Grand Prix coverage
ESPN's coverage of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix drew nearly 2 million viewers to ABC early Sunday morning.
ABC sees biggest WNBA audience with weekend double-header
The Indiana Fever-New York Liberty game peaked at just under 2 million viewers, ESPN said, citing Nielsen data.
Indiana Fever season opener draws 2.1 million viewers to ESPN
The game averaged 2.1 million viewers across ESPN 2 on cable and the streaming platforms ESPN Plus and Disney Plus.
NFL schedule details begin to leak ahead of official release
Netflix gets a Christmas game; first Monday Night Football match-up revealed; Peacock to stream an overseas game.
Disney will offer ESPN tile on Disney Plus later this year
Disney executives say a dedicated ESPN sports tile is coming to Disney Plus later this year.
Disney posts lower broadcast, cable TV revenue during Q2
Disney brought in less revenue from its broadcast and cable networks during the first three months of the year compared to last year.
Disney debuts “MyDisney” account service for Disney Plus, Hulu
Disney will now allow Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus customers to sign on to other Disney-owned websites by using a single username and password.