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What Are The Cheapest Options to Stream ESPN During YouTube TV Dispute?

Jason Gurwin
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
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Jason Gurwin

On December 17, ESPN was dropped by YouTube TV leaving many without one of the most popular channels on the cable bundle. In fact, in 2021, live sports were 95 of the Top 100 telecasts on TV.

While your YouTube TV has dropped by $15 to just $50 while Disney-owned channels aren’t on the service, what is the cheapest way to stream ESPN in the meantime?

Sling TV

The least expensive option is Sling TV, which is which is just $10 for your first month (normally $35). The service includes ESPN and ESPN2, along with ESPN3 (which simulcasts NBA and College Football games on ABC) as part of their Sling Orange plan. You can add ACC Network and SEC Network as part of their Sports Extra Pack ($11).

ESPN+

Depending on what you watch on ESPN, you may be able to get your sports fill with ESPN+, which is just $6.99 a month. While they don’t offer NBA and College Football, you will be able to stream most Monday Night Football games, including tomorrow’s NFL matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears.

ESPN+ also includes 75+ nationally televised NHL games, as well as 1,000+ out-of-market games. If you are a soccer fan, you will get Bundesliga and LaLiga matches included as well.

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu Live TV is $69.99 a month, but also includes The Disney Bundle ($14 value). That basically means you’re getting Hulu Live TV for just $6 more than YouTube TV at $50 – but with ABC, ESPN, and Disney Channel included.

Philo

If you are willing to give up sports though and want to save over YouTube TV, you could consider Philo. For just $25 a month, after a 7-Day Free Trial, you can get channels from Discovery, Hallmark, A+E, and ViacomCBS – meaning you can watch Yellowstone on Paramount Network.

What Other Options Are There to Stream ESPN?

If you’re desperate for live sports though, these are all your options to stream linear versions of ESPN and ESPN2. You can also stream ESPN with fuboTV, which offers a 7-Day Free Trial, along with DIRECTV STREAM, which you can try 14-Days Risk Free.

DTV STREAM Fubo Hulu Philo Sling TV YouTube
Free Trial Free Trial Free Trial Free Trial Get $10 Off Sign Up
$79.99 $91.99 $76.99 $25 $40 $40 $72.99
ACC Network + $29 ✓ ✓ - + $11 - ✓
ESPN ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓ - ✓
ESPN2 ✓ ✓ ✓ - ✓ - ✓
ESPN3 - + $10 ✓ - ✓ - ✓
ESPNEWS + $15 + $8 ✓ - + $11 - ✓
ESPNU + $15 + $8 ✓ - + $11 - ✓
SEC Network + $15 + $8 ✓ - + $11 - ✓
Jason Gurwin
Jason Gurwin has has spent the last 10 years in the technology, media, entertainment industries. For The Streamable, he specializes in all things media like streaming services, devices, and cord cutting.
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.