Are you looking to watch ESPN without a pricey cable subscription? Streaming services are the answer.
ESPN may be headquartered in Connecticut, but it has a worldwide reach. One of the greatest sports broadcasting stations of all time, ESPN is currently owned by the Walt Disney Company and Hearst Communications, with 80% and 20% interest, respectively. Launched in 1979, ESPN is available on your favorite streaming services, including Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live, and YouTube TV.
What To Watch On ESPN
If you think ESPN is only good for Monday Night Football, think again. There are plenty of television programs to watch that will satisfy your sports cravings seven days a week.
- SportsCenter. For your daily dose of sports news, check out SportsCenter on ESPN. Covering everything important in sports today, ESPN shows highlights and has an open discussion on topics ranging from injuries and rosters to management transactions every day of the week.
- Peyton’s Places. If you’ve ever wondered about Elvis Presley’s passion for football, Peyton’s Places, hosted by none other Super Bowl Ring recipient Peyton Manning, is your go-to for football history, brought to you in short documentary form. Peyton meets and greets with some of the NFL’s most prolific players and, at least in one episode, hits the golf course with known rival Tom Brady.
- The Fantasy Show. Looking to get an edge with your fantasy football league? Join Matthew Berry on The Fantasy Show.
- Monday Night Countdown. Do you want the action before the game begins? Tune into Monday Night Countdown each Monday before the game. You might hear predictions, stats, or expert analysis from panelists, like Booger McFarland or NFL insiders, including Adam Schefter.
- 30 For 30. 30 For 30 bills itself as “too dramatic not to be real.” Want to find out if that’s true? Dial your television to ESPN to find out. Each volume, which consists of 30 episodes, unlocks the secrets to important events and interesting figures throughout sports history. The series has won multiple awards, including three for its episode O.J.: Made in America in 2016 and 2017.
What Streaming Services Have ESPN?
Are you ready to watch ESPN? Try these streaming services if you don’t have cable.
Fubo Has ESPN
Fubo is known for its dedication to football and other sports. It’s no surprise that the online streaming service has ESPN as part of its Starter Package, which is $64.99 after any trials or special offers currently available. Starter also provides access to multiple screens (up to three) at once, so the kids can catch cartoons on the Disney Channel while the wife watches murder documentaries on ID in the next room.
ESPN on Fubo? Yes, please.
Sling Orange Airs ESPN For Just $35 Per Month
Sling Orange is ideal for families as well, with ESPN, AMC, History, and Nick, Jr., just to name drop a few channels. Sling is one of the most affordable live streaming options that also boasts a vast selection of on-demand content. Even better, you can download the Sing app to your Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Xbox Series S or X, and even on virtual reality through the Oculus.
Try Sling today, and watch ESPN right now.
If You Wants ESPN, You Need Hulu
Hulu is no stranger to ESPN and other live sports networks. In fact, the streaming service, which has an ESPN+, Disney+, and live TV bundle for just $72.99 per month, also gives you access to the NFL Network and NBC Sports. And, if you want a personalized fan experience, you can choose your favorite teams and get instant recommendations based on your preferences.
You Can Buy Individual ESPN Shows On Amazon Prime
If you are only looking to handpick certain seasons and episodes, you can find many past seasons of your favorite ESPN shows through Amazon’s television service, Prime. Starting at just $8.99 per season or $1.99 per episode, you can download 30 For 30 shorts, ESPN films, and ESPN Instinct Classics one program at a time. If you want more access to ESPN, you can download the ESPN app for your Fire TV, which includes access to limited programming.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV goes beyond user-uploaded videos and takes you live with your favorite channels. Included in the $64.99 per month package are ESPN, Fox Sports One, NBC, and a host of other channels for your viewing pleasure. Plus, you get six accounts for your entire household and unlimited storage space via DVR.
Using A VPN
If you’re traveling and want access to ESPN online, it pays to subscribe to a VPN service. What is a VPN? It’s simply a secure way to browse the internet and bypass blackouts based on location. Our top pick, NordVPN, is an affordable way to keep your information safe, and you can choose from more than 60,000 servers, so you’ll always have options with little traffic to utilize your included unlimited bandwidth.
ESPN is non-negotiable for sports fans. But, when you don’t have cable, you’ll have to turn to streaming. Any of the above options gets you logged in online to watch ESPN from anywhere.
