ESPN to increase price of ESPN Unlimited
Awful Announcing • • entertainment
Key Points:
- ESPN is increasing the price of its ESPN Unlimited app from $29.99 to $31.99 per month starting September 17, with the annual subscription rising from $299.99 to $319.99.
- The ESPN Select tier, which excludes flagship ESPN channels, will also see a price hike from $12.99 to $13.99 per month, with the annual plan increasing by $10.
- Subscribers to ESPN Unlimited via the Disney+ and Hulu bundle, which costs $36 per month, will not experience a price increase; this bundle accounts for about 80% of ESPN Unlimited subscribers.
- It remains uncertain if the price changes will affect other ESPN bundle deals, such as those with Fox One or NFL+ Premium, which currently cost $39.99 per month.
- ESPN’s price increase aligns with broader trends in streaming services, as many platforms, including Peacock, have steadily raised subscription fees in recent years.
