The ESPN app itself is free to download, but streaming ESPN through it is paid, and the price depends on which ESPN service or bundle you choose today.

ESPN app vs. subscriptions

  • The ESPN app on phones, tablets, and TVs is free to install and browse.
  • To actually watch live channels or premium content, you need a paid subscription (either to ESPN’s new streaming service or to ESPN+ / a TV provider).

Current standalone ESPN streaming prices

ESPN has rolled out a new direct‑to‑consumer streaming service that carries its main TV channels and more.

  • ESPN Select (lighter package, similar to ESPN+ content): about $11.99/month or $119.99/year.
  • ESPN Unlimited (full flagship TV-style package): about $29.99/month or $299.99/year.

These are streaming-only; you do not need cable, just internet and the app.

Bundles with Disney+ and Hulu

If you also want Disney+ and Hulu, there are bundle deals that change the “how much is ESPN app” answer.

Typical current bundles include:

  • Disney+ (ads) + Hulu (ads) + ESPN Select: about $16.99/month.
  • Disney+ (ads) + Hulu (ads) + ESPN Unlimited (special intro deal): about $29.99/month for the first 12 months.

Promos change, so exact pricing can vary over time and by region.

Quick HTML table of main prices

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Plan / Bundle What you get Approx. price Notes
ESPN app App download, browsing, highlights Free Streaming premium/live requires paid plan or TV sign‑in.
ESPN Select ESPN+‑type content, on‑demand events $11.99/month or $119.99/year Entry‑level streaming tier.
ESPN Unlimited Full ESPN TV networks + extras $29.99/month or $299.99/year Flagship “cable replacement” style service.
Disney+ & Hulu & ESPN Select bundle Disney+ (ads), Hulu (ads), ESPN Select About $16.99/month Pricing can vary with promos.
Disney+ & Hulu & ESPN Unlimited promo Disney+ (ads), Hulu (ads), ESPN Unlimited $29.99/month (first 12 months) Introductory deal; renews at standard rate later.
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