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ESPN+ is a sports streaming platform with original video content, live games, and in-depth analysis.
The service is also home to special UFC Fight Night matches and PPV events, like UFC 265.
It costs $7/month or $70/year, and you can bundle ESPN+ with Hulu and Disney Plus for $14/month.

Streaming has largely overtaken cable and satellite as the preferred method to watch movies and TV shows at your leisure. Low price points and the ability to watch on the go are primary reasons for the migration, but one sector has largely resisted any such paradigm shift — professional sports.

If you're a sports fan, you might be shelling out for traditional cable just to watch your favorite team. Hefty deals between sports leagues and TV networks have prevented services like Netflix from streaming games, but ESPN has a low-cost service that should satisfy many sports fans' appetites.

What is ESPN+?

ESPN+ is a streaming subscription service that's considered a complement to existing ESPN content. Think of it as an add-on to the standard ESPN app with live games, exclusive on-demand videos, and access to what was formerly known as ESPN Insider.

Previously, ESPN Insider offered subscribers exclusive written articles for a monthly $5 fee. ESPN decided to add video to the mix and created ESPN+ for a similar price, giving subscribers access to stories, live streaming, and on-demand videos.

What's included with ESPN+?

ESPN+ is available to stream on mobile devices, media players, and select smart TVs.

ESPN+ includes a ton of exclusive video content from live games to on-demand shows and exclusive stories. Unfortunately, the live games come with commercials — just like regular TV.

Subscribers can watch live games from the MLB, NHL, and MLS when their seasons are active; there are no live NBA or NFL games. There's also PGA golf, UFC, college football, international soccer, and tennis. You can read more details on how to watch Major League Baseball on ESPN+ and other services here.

In addition to games, ESPN+ also features original shows, including in-depth game recaps and analyses hosted by Peyton Manning and Daniel Cormier, and a shorter version of "NFL Primetime." Documentary programs, like "30 for 30," as well as full replays of historic NFL games are also available to stream on-demand.

Does ESPN+ offer UFC PPV and UFC Fight Night events?

ESPN+ offers exclusive UFC pay-per-view (PPV) matches. The PPV events cost $70 for existing subscribers. ESPN+ also offers a special discounted bundle for new subscribers that includes a one-year membership and one PPV event for $89.98.

The next UFC PPV fight is UFC 265: Lewis vs. Gane on August 7. The match will take place in Houston, Texas, with a full crowd. UFC 265's main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET.

In addition to PPV matches, ESPN+ also features access to UFC Fight Night events. Fight Nights are typically included as part of a regular ESPN+ subscription for $7 a month.

What's not included with ESPN+?

ESPN+ is separate from the ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNews cable networks, so a subscription will not grant you access to live games being broadcast on those channels. This means you can't use ESPN+ to watch live games during Monday Night Football. That said, some MLB games are still available to be streamed.

Your ESPN+ account is not the same as a cable login with access to the ESPN networks, so you'll still need cable or a live TV streaming service with ESPN to watch the actual channels.

How much does ESPN+ cost?

An ESPN+ subscription will run you $7 a month or $70 annually. If you do the math, this means that an annual plan will save you about $14 a year compared to paying for 12 months with the month-to-month plan.

If you're looking for even more streaming content, there's also a combo package that bundles ESPN+ with Hulu and the Disney Plus streaming service for just $14 a month — a $7 savings each month compared to getting all three services separately. Existing ESPN+ members can even upgrade to the bundle without having to cancel their current subscription. You can upgrade here.

Where can I watch ESPN+?

One of the cool things about ESPN+ is that you can access it through the current ESPN app.

Instead of launching a separate app, all the ESPN+ content is unlocked in the ESPN app once you subscribe. The app is available on virtually every platform you can imagine — phones, tablets, laptops, Roku players, Fire TV products, Apple TV, Android TV , Chromecast , PS4, Xbox One, and Samsung smart TVs.

You can also stream on up to three devices simultaneously with one account.

How do I sign up for ESPN+?

Head over to the ESPN+ website and create an account, or open your existing ESPN account and you'll be prompted to sign up.

Nick Hastings

Freelance Reporter, Insider Picks

Nick is a Portland, Oregon native with a love of basketball, tech, and gaming in all forms. He has a background in public relations and previously wrote for Digital Trends. Learn more about how our team of experts tests and reviews products at Insider here.

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