ESPN Will Launch It’s Direct-To-Consumer App in the Fall of 2025
Despite yesterday’s announcement that Disney, Fox, and Warner Brothers were teaming up to create a new sports-centric streaming service, Disney is still moving forward with its plan to create a direct-to-consumer version of ESPN.
In an interview with CNBC’s Julia Boorison today, Iger announced that the company will launch the new ESPN service in the fall of 2025.
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The new service will include all of ESPN’s programming and feature integration with ESPN’s fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet.
When announcing the streaming service, Iger called it a “sports lovers’ delight.”
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At this time, it is unknown what the price point will be for the direct-to-consumer ESPN.
The Era of Sports Streaming is Here
As Disney continues to evaluate the best way to transform ESPN into a direct-to-consumer network, the company is reportedly exploring finding strategic partners. Last month, it was reported that the NFL and Disney were nearing a deal that would give the league equity in the Worldwide Leader in Sports.
Prior to yesterday’s announcement, the ESPN app would be the first time non-cable customers could access the flagship sports network. Now, that honor will fall to the new, yet unnamed, streaming service.
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In addition to announcing the launch of the streaming service, Iger also revealed that celebrated college coach Nick Saban will join ESPN as a commentator.
Saban will work primarily as an analyst on the set of College Gameday but also contribute to the network’s draft coverage.
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