ESPN Plus (now part of the newer ESPN “Select/ESPN+” tier) includes live sports, on‑demand games, ESPN originals, and premium written content inside the ESPN app.

What ESPN Plus includes

  • Thousands of live events per year across many sports (soccer, NHL, UFC, college sports, golf, tennis, and more).
  • On‑demand replays of games and condensed versions so you can catch up anytime.
  • ESPN original shows and series (studio talk shows, analysis shows, behind‑the‑scenes series, and documentary content like 30 for 30).
  • Access to thousands of ESPN “Insider” or premium articles per year inside the ESPN app, with deeper stats, film breakdowns, and features.
  • App features like scores, standings, clips, and some fantasy/betting integration depending on your plan.

Think of it as extra live sports plus a big on‑demand library, not a straight replacement for the regular ESPN cable channels.

Key content types (at a glance)

  • Live sports:
    • Out‑of‑market NHL games, lots of college football and basketball, soccer leagues (like La Liga/Bundesliga), golf and tennis tournaments, combat sports, and more.
* Some UFC content (Fight Nights on ESPN+, plus access to PPV events for an extra fee).
  • Shows and series:
    • Daily and weekly studio shows with analysis and highlights.
* Originals like Peyton’s Places and other ESPN‑produced series.
  • Written and audio:
    • Premium articles from top ESPN writers, plus podcasts and radio accessible in the same ecosystem.

Quick comparison: ESPN Plus vs newer ESPN plans

Even though branding is evolving (with “ESPN Select” and “ESPN Unlimited”), the core ESPN Plus idea is still: a streaming subscription focused on extra live events and originals inside the ESPN app.

Here’s a simple comparison of how ESPN+ style access fits into the new structure:

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Plan / Layer What you get
ESPN Plus / ESPN Select All ESPN+ content: 30k+ live events per year, originals, replays, premium articles; no full linear ESPN cable channel feed.
ESPN Unlimited Everything in ESPN Plus/Select plus live streams of ESPN cable networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN News, ESPN on ABC, SEC/ACC networks, etc.).

Extra notes and “fine print”

  • Live games still include commercial breaks, just like TV.
  • Streaming quality typically goes up to 1080p, not 4K.
  • Certain marquee events (like UFC PPVs) require an extra purchase even if you subscribe.
  • Disney bundles can combine ESPN Plus/ESPN Select with Disney+ and Hulu if you want more entertainment content on top.

TL;DR: If you’re asking “what does ESPN Plus include,” the core promise is: lots of extra live games you can’t see on regular ESPN, a big library of ESPN originals and documentaries, game replays, and premium written coverage in the ESPN app.

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