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How to Watch ESPN+ on Android TV

You can stream ESPN+ on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming ESPN+ using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using ESPN+.


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.

Read our in-depth review of ESPN+ ►

Android TV

Android TV is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream ESPN+ on Android TV?

How to Sign Up and Download ESPN+ on Android TV

ESPN+ is available natively using Android TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Android TV through Google Cast.

ESPN+ app on Android TV

  1. Click here to sign up for ESPN+.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Android TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “ESPN+” on your Android TV. Alternatively, Click here to install the app.
  4. Select “Download” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your ESPN+ credentials.
  6. You can now stream ESPN+ on Android TV.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for ESPN+.
  2. Install the ESPN+ iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your ESPN+ credentials.
  4. Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the ESPN+ app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.

How to Sign Up for ESPN+ on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use ESPN+ on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on ESPN+?

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for ESPN+.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.

Up to 5 Devices

ESPN+ allows you to stream on up to 5 devices simultaneously.

Ads

ESPN+ will get no display ads and no pre-rolls ads in video content on the entire ESPN App and website. You will still see ads during natural advertising breaks.


ESPN Insider Feature

You will get exclusive written insights from analysts like Mel Kiper and Todd McShay, as well as premium Fantasy Tools & PickCenter.

Sports Marketplace Feature

Subscribers will be able to purchase and watch MLB.TV, NHL.TV, and UFC Fight Pass directly from within the ESPN App.

Multicast Feature

If you watch using an Apple TV or Xbox, you can access a live “multicast” view to watch up to four live events at once. The app can connect to your live TV provider to pull in broadcasts not normally available on ESPN+.


Nationally Televised Live Sports

ESPN+ provides access to additional games that you wouldn’t normally get including hockey, soccer, boxing, UFC, college sports, and more.

College Sports

Thousands of live events – including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track & field, gymnastics, swimming & diving, lacrosse, wrestling, volleyball, golf and more – from 20 conferences across the country.

NBA G League

Over 200 games per season from the NBA’s official minor league.

Emirates FA Cup

The service will bring 79 FA Cup matches starting in November through the Final match. They will also air the FA Community Shield, annual match between the FA Cup and Premier League winners.

Serie A

Over 340 matches of Italy’s top soccer league including coverage of Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus. ESPN+ will also carry weekly Series A preview and highlight shows.

UFC

Starting in 2019, ESPN+ will be the home to 15 exclusive UFC events branded ESPN+ Fight Night. The will also air new seasons of Dana White’s Contender Series starting in June 2019.

Top Rank Boxing

Hundreds of live boxing matches, including 18 ESPN+ exclusive Top Rank fight cards throughout the year, all Top Rank on ESPN undercard fights, re-airs of all Top Rank on ESPN and Top Rank on ESPN PPV bouts, plus weigh-ins and more.

PGA Tour Golf

50 days of coverage from 20 PGA tour events, including the RBC Heritage, THE PLAYERS Championship, the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide, WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, the FedExCup Playoffs and more.

Grand Slam Tennis

Hundreds of men’s and women’s singles, doubles and other matches, from the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.

Cricket

Hundreds of Test, ODI and T20 format matches from New Zealand Cricket and Cricket Ireland.

Rugby

Hundreds of matches from SANZAAR Rugby, the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series, and Major League Rugby.

Canadian Football League

Nearly 200 games from Canada’s professional league.

English Football League

Approximately 200 total matches, including an average of four per week from Sky Bet Championship Playoffs, League 1 and League 2, plus six matches per month from the EFL Cup (beginning in August) and 16 matches per month throughout the EFL 2018-19 season.

UEFA Nations League

Over 100 live matches from the newly created tournament. Pay TV customers with an ESPN+ subscription will be able to access the entire tournament including the 36 UNL matches on ESPN linear networks and ESPN3.

United Soccer League

Approximately 450 USL matches this season.

Out-of-Market Live Sports

ESPN+ provides access to live sports, but not the games that you would normally on ESPN.

MLB

A daily game, seven days per week, throughout the regular season, a total of more than 180 games that will include every MLB team.*

NHL

A daily game throughout the regular season for a total of more than 180 hockey games — as well as on-demand replays of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

MLS

The entire MLS LIVE out-of-market schedule with more than 250 games this season, as well as the local-market home for the Chicago Fire, exclusively bringing 23 Fire matches to fans in Chicago.

You won’t get access to live games on ESPN or ESPN2 like Monday Night Football, national NBA and MLB games, UEFA Champions League, and more.

Originals

ESPN has started to produce original shows that are available exclusively to ESPN+ subscribers.

For new subscribers, we put together a guide for the best shows and documentaries on ESPN+.

  • Always Late w/ Kate Nolan : Daily late night show starring Katie Nolan.
  • Detail: Kobe Bryant hosted NBA analysis show
  • In the Crease: Nightly NHL highlights show with Barry Melrose & Linda Cohn
  • ESPN FC: Daily soccer news and highlights show hosted by Dan Thomas

ESPN Originals

ESPN+ becomes the only place you can access the entire archive of 30 for 30, as well as exclusive access to the 30 for 30: “The Last Days of Knight.”

You’ll also get access to original shows Draft Academy, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the 2018 NFL Draft and Quest for the Stanley Cup, a behind-the-scenes documentary of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Additionally, you’ll get on demand access to E:60 and SC Featured, as well as annual recaps of The Masters dating back to 1960.

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.

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.

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.