ESPN Unlimited is the full streaming version of ESPN’s live TV lineup, while ESPN Select is the cheaper package that mostly replaces ESPN+.

Main difference

  • ESPN Unlimited includes all the major ESPN networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN Deportes, plus ESPN on ABC and ESPN+ content.
  • ESPN Select gives you ESPN+ content only, so it is narrower and does not include the full set of ESPN channels.

Price

  • ESPN Unlimited is priced at $29.99/month or $299.99/year.
  • ESPN Select is priced at $12.99/month or $129.99/year.

What you get

  • Unlimited is best if you want major live sports and the cable-like ESPN experience, including big events and the main ESPN channels.
  • Select is better if you mainly want the extra ESPN+ streaming catalog and lower-cost access to some exclusive games and studio content.

Simple way to think about it

  • Select = ESPN+ only.
  • Unlimited = ESPN+ plus the full ESPN channel family.
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<table>
  <tr>
    <th>Plan</th>
    <th>Includes</th>
    <th>Monthly Price</th>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ESPN Select</td>
    <td>ESPN+ content only</td>
    <td>$12.99</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>ESPN Unlimited</td>
    <td>All ESPN networks + ESPN+</td>
    <td>$29.99</td>
  </tr>
</table>

TL;DR: Choose Select if you want the cheaper, ESPN+-only option; choose Unlimited if you want the full ESPN channel lineup without cable.