Streaming Service Launch by ESPN - Here's Your $29.99 Worth Revealed
On August 21, 2025, sports enthusiasts will have two exciting new options to choose from as ESPN and Fox One launch their standalone streaming apps.
ESPN's standalone app, priced at $29.99 per month, will offer all of ESPN's cable channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, and new acquisitions like NFL Network and NFL RedZone. The app aims to deliver a personalized, dynamic viewing experience with features such as updated multiview, integrated game stats, and betting information. ESPN's coverage includes a wide range of sports, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA playoffs, PLL playoffs, US Open tennis, international soccer, volleyball, field hockey, women’s college soccer, WWE premium events starting 2026, and more.
In addition to its sports offerings, ESPN will also offer a bundle option at $36 per month that combines the streaming service with Disney+ and Hulu, providing a broader entertainment package. The standalone app includes more than 47,000 live events annually, making it an appealing choice for avid sports fans who want comprehensive access to live sports content.
Competing with ESPN on the same day is Fox One, priced at $20 per month. Fox One will offer Fox's news and sports channels like Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, covering sports such as the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, NASCAR, UFC, and the FIFA World Cup. Fox One will also offer additional Fox channels, making it a comprehensive option for sports and news viewers.
For those who want the best of both worlds, a bundle between ESPN and Fox One will be available starting October 2, 2025, at $40 per month. This combined sports streaming solution offers a discount compared to buying the services individually.
Compared to other major streaming services like YouTube TV, which costs around $83/month, these new services provide more affordable, sport-centric alternatives specifically targeting cord-cutters who want live linear sports channels with added interactivity and personalized content. ESPN’s app stands out with its NFL acquisition and deep integration of betting stats, while Fox One offers strong complementary sports and news coverage.
Here's a summary of the features, launch dates, prices, and channels included in each service:
| Feature | ESPN Standalone App | Fox One Streaming Service | ESPN + Fox One Bundle | YouTube TV (for comparison) | |--------------------------|------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------|------------------------------| | Launch Date | August 21, 2025 | August 21, 2025 | Bundle from Oct 2, 2025 | Available | | Price (Standalone) | $29.99/month | $20/month | $40/month (bundle) | ~$83/month | | Channels Included | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, NFL Network, NFL RedZone, WWE, and others | Fox News, Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, with broad sports coverage including FIFA WC | Combines both services' channels | Broad range including sports & general entertainment | | Sports Coverage | NFL, NBA, NHL, WNBA, PLL, WWE, U.S. Open, international soccer, others | NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, FIFA, NASCAR, UFC | All above combined | Various sports, broad package | | Key Features | Personalized viewing, multiview, game stats, betting info | News + sports streaming | Combined sports & news at discount | Full live TV service | | Target Audience | Sports enthusiasts wanting all ESPN content live | Sports and news viewers wanting Fox content | Cord-cutters wanting sports bundle | General cord-cutters wanting full live TV |
These launches mark a significant move in the sports streaming market, offering more affordable, focused alternatives to traditional TV bundles and broader streaming services like YouTube TV.
Technology has revolutionized the way people consume sports, with ESPN's standalone streaming app set to debut on August 21, 2025, offering personalized viewing, multiview, game stats, and betting information for a monthly cost of $29.99. On the same day, Fox One will also enter the market, priced at $20 per month, offering sports enthusiasts access to Fox's news and sports channels like Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, and coverage of events such as the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and more.
