In a move aimed at sports enthusiasts and cord-cutters alike, the ESPN upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming service and FOX One, Fox Corporation’s new streaming platform, announced an agreement to offer a bundled subscription package starting October 2 for $39.99 per month.
The bundle will provide consumers with access to an extensive array of live sports, entertainment, and news content from both providers in one streamlined package, enhancing value and convenience for viewers seeking comprehensive coverage without traditional cable.
Sean Breen, executive vice president of Disney Platform Distribution, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Working with FOX One on this bundle offer allows us to bring ESPN’s world-class sports content to even more fans in a seamless and innovative way.” Breen emphasized the shared commitment of both companies to meet consumer demands for premium, flexible viewing experiences available anytime and anywhere.
Tony Billetter, senior vice president of Strategy and Business Development for FOX Direct to Consumer, called ESPN the company’s “first bundle partner” and said the collaboration is evidence of FOX’s “desire to deliver the best possible value and viewing experience to our shared customers.” Billetter highlighted the breadth of sports content included in the package, spanning NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, college football and basketball, NASCAR, INDYCAR, UFC, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup. He added that FOX will continue to seek ways to streamline the user experience, especially for “the ultimate sports fan.”
The ESPN DTC offering will deliver access to all of ESPN’s linear networks — including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, and ESPN Deportes — along with ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SECN+, and ACCNX. Subscribers can expect coverage of approximately 47,000 live events annually, in addition to on-demand replays, studio shows, original programming, and newly expanded NFL content.
Meanwhile, FOX One will consolidate the company’s flagship news, sports, and entertainment brands into a single streaming platform. It will provide live and on-demand access to FOX News Channel, FOX Business, FOX Weather, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, FOX Deportes, FOX Local Stations, and the FOX Network. Subscribers will also have the option to bundle FOX Nation and B1G+ within the platform.
Both ESPN’s DTC service and FOX One will launch individually on August 21. The combined bundle will become available for purchase beginning October 2.
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