ESPN+ is a great streaming service for sports fans. Users get to watch lots of live events and original programming. Disney+ is a family-friendly streaming powerhouse packed with animated movies and shows, along with the best of Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars. But does one subscription give you the other one for free? Here’s what you need to know.
Can You Get ESPN+ for Free?
The best way to get ESPN+ for free is with a 3-day free trial of Hulu Live TV. When you do that, you’ll get a full live TV lineup with 33 of the most popular 35 cable channels. Hulu Live TV also includes that free Disney Bundle, so you don’t have to pay extra for Hulu on demand, Disney+, and ESPN+.
You can purchase a standalone subscription to ESPN+, but there is no free trial of the standalone service.
Another way to get ESPN+ is to buy the standalone Disney Bundle. That subscription includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu.
Are There Any ESPN+ Free Trials?
The only way to see ESPN+ for free is with the Hulu Live TV trial. Every other ESPN+ option requires upfront payment.
Are There Any Coupons or Discounts for ESPN+?
You’ll almost never see discounts for ESPN+ subscriptions, but it’s possible we may see some kind of price adjustment for a Black Friday sale. The day after Thanksgiving tends to be the only time Disney reduces the prices on any of its streaming services.
Are There Any Other Ways to Save on ESPN+?
If you know you want ESPN+, you can get a discount by signing up for a full year subscription for $109.99 (save 16%).
Does ESPN+ Come with Any Other Service?
Unless you get the Disney Bundle or Hulu Live TV (see above), ESPN+ is just a standalone subscription.
What Can You Watch with ESPN+?
ESPN+ offers thousands of live events from UFC Fight Nights and PPV events, hundreds of out-of-market NHL games, MLS, FA Cup, MLB, Grand Slam tennis, PGA TOUR LIVE, LaLiga, Top Rank Boxing, and more. Plus, a variety of college sports, including football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse, from 20+ conferences.
You’ll also see originals like “Eli’s Places.”
How is ESPN+ Different from ESPN?
ESPN is exclusively a live channel you can watch it with most live TV streaming services. While ESPN+ does offer a strong lineup of live events, others are only available on ESPN (the channel).
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| Free Trial | Get $100 Back | Free Trial | Free 3-Day Trial | Free Trial | Get 50% OFF | Sign Up | |||
| $86.99 | $69.99 | $94.99 | $82.99 | $28 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
| ESPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| ESPN2 | ✓ | + $0 | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | |
| ESPNU | + $28 | + $15 | + $8 | ✓ | - | + $11 | - | ✓ | |
ESPN+
ESPN+ is a live TV streaming service that gives access to thousands of live sporting events including NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, College Football, F1, Bundesliga, PGA Tour, La Liga, and more. Users can see sports documentaries and select archived events. Subscribers can access exclusive articles from top ESPN insiders.