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ESPN Unlimited hiking prices in September

ESPN Unlimited hiking prices in September

The sports platform is increasing rates by $2 per month or $20 per year.

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The Worldwide Leader in Sports wants a little more of your money to keep watching. ESPN Unlimited, the direct-to-consumer service that allows subscribers to watch all sports events on ABC and ESPN channels, first launched last August at a starting price of $30 per month. As confirmed on the ESPN website, ESPN Unlimited will increase by $2 per month starting in September.

Key Details:

  • Happy birthday: ESPN Unlimited is raising its subscription price one year after launch.
  • In time for football: The price is rising on Sept. 17.
  • Not for everyone: Early indications are that ESPN Unlimited subscribers who bundle with other services will not see prices rise.

ESPN Unlimited will increase from $30 to $32 per month, and the annual plan will jump from $300 to $320 per year. It’s less than a 10% increase overall, but as one of the most expensive direct-to-consumer platforms on the market, it’s still unwelcome news for subscribers.

The ESPN Select plan is also increasing in price, jumping from $13 to $14 per month and from $130 to $140 per year. ESPN Select houses the ESPN+ catalog, including on-demand titles and thousands of live sporting events, though not 100% of everything found on ESPN Unlimited.

The new prices will take effect starting Thursday, Sept. 17. That’s right at the start of football season, a strategic move on ESPN’s part. The platform carries “Monday Night Football” games each week of the NFL season, and a large slate of college football games from multiple conferences on Saturdays.

Thus far, it does not appear that any of ESPN Unlimited’s bundles are affected by the price increase — though that could still change. Viewers can bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+, Hulu, and the Fox direct-to-consumer platform Fox One. The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited bundle starts at $36 per month, or viewers can upgrade to ad-free Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions for $45.

ESPN Unlimited

ESPN launched its highly anticipated direct-to-consumer streaming service on August 21, 2025. For the first time, this service gives sports fans access to its full lineup of linear channels without a traditional cable or satellite subscription.

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Subscribers can pay the $31.99 monthly fee for ESPN Unlimited, which unlocks all ESPN linear channels — including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN on ABC — plus ESPN+ and ESPN3, totaling around 47,000 live events each year. A subscription may be purchased monthly or annually.

ESPN+ content is available as part of an ESPN Ultimate subscription; those seeking only ESPN+ can subscribe to ESPN Select for $13.99 instead.

ESPN Unlimited offers extensive coverage of the NFL, NBA, MLB, college sports, UFC, soccer, tennis, and more, along with original programming, studio shows, and “30 for 30” documentaries. Starting in 2026, the platform will become the exclusive U.S. streaming home for WWE’s premium live events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble.

NFL Network and NFL RedZone are also included through an NFL-ESPN partnership, which adds draft coverage, preseason games, and NFL+ Premium features. The enhanced ESPN app will feature Multiview for watching multiple games simultaneously, real-time stats, betting and fantasy tools, personalized highlight reels, and even e-commerce options for tickets and merchandise.

On September 1, 2026, ESPN Unlimited prices were raised — barely a year after launch — from $13 to $14 per month for ESPN Select and from $30 to $32 for ESPN Unlimited.

Viewers can subscribe directly or bundle ESPN Unlimited with Disney+ and Hulu. With its robust live sports lineup, premium features, and the convenience of streaming anywhere, ESPN’s new service is a must-have for die-hard sports fans looking to cut the cord without sacrificing coverage.


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