ESPN, FOX announce sports streaming bundle coming this fall

ESPN and FOX are going into business together the streaming business, that is.

Theyve reached an agreement that will allow consumers to purchase their respective streaming services as part of a bundle.Itll feature ESPNs upcoming direct-to-consumer service and FOX One.

The package will give fans both streaming services for a price of $39.99 a month, according to a press release.

The bundle will launch on Oct.

2.Working with FOX One on this bundle offer allows us to bring ESPNs world-class sports content to even more fans in a seamless and innovative way, said Sean Breen, EVP, Disney Platform Distribution via press release.

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to delivering premium experiences across platforms and meeting consumers where they are anytime, anywhere.Tony Billetter of FOX echoed the sentiment: Announcing ESPN as our first bundle partner is evidence of our desire to deliver the best possible value and viewing experience to our shared customers, the SVP, Strategy and Business Development, FOX Direct to Consumer added.

Viewers will have access to an incredible portfolio of content through this bundle, including NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, College Football and Basketball, NASCAR, INDYCAR, UFC, as well as the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and more as we continue to look for opportunities to streamline the user experience, especially for the ultimate sports fan.With the bundle, consumers will be able to watch all the ESPN channels they can ask for.

ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SECN+ and ACCNX will be available through ESPNs side.

On the other hand, FOX One will provide access to the FOX News Channel, FOX Business, FOX Weather, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, FOX Deportes, FOX Local Stations and the FOX Network.

Consumers will also have the option to bundle FOX Nation and B1G+ within one platform, per the press release.Individually, ESPNs service will be priced at $29.99 a month, while FOX One is at $19.99 a month.

The bundle would save at least $10 to start, it seems.Its the latest in ESPNs effort to ramp up their soon-to-launch streaming service.

Earlier this month, the company purchased NFL Network, and theyll begin airing WWEs premium live events on the service in 2026, as well.

Time will tell whether or not ESPN and FOXs venture is a popular one, but itll certainly provide sports fans with quality content when the time comes.

That seems to be the mission..

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