ESPN Plus Free Trial: Best Ways to Stream for Free in 2024

Disney+ Trio Bundles With ESPN+
Store: Disney+
Price: Basic for $15 per month; Premium for $25 per month

Get the ad-supported tier (Trio Basic) for $12 less than you'd pay for Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ separately. Or you can opt for the ad-free Trio Premium option for $24.99 month, which is $18 less than buying each service separately. (You can also sign up for bundles with just Hulu and Disney+, as well as bundles with Max instead of ESPN+.) ESPN+ gets you access to originals, live sports, daily studio shows, as well as exclusive articles on ESPN.com.

What to Know About ESPN Plus Free Trials

Does ESPN Plus Offer a Free Trial?

Unfortunately, no, ESPN Plus does not offer a free trial at this time. However, that doesn't mean you have to commit to the service right away — there ways to get a free trial via other services, as we'll cover below.

How to Watch ESPN Plus for Free

As mentioned above, there are some ways to get ESPN+ for free — at least for a limited time.

Hulu (With Ads) + Live TV: That's right — you can get a free trial of the most premium of Hulu bundles, but only for three days. So if you want to check out what ESPN Plus has to offer, try to plan your trial of this service around a long weekend to maximize your exploration. Be sure to scroll down the page to see the "Live TV Makes It Better" section and then click "Start Your Free Trial" when you're ready to get the ball rolling.

Verizon Disney Bundle: While this offer only calls out Disney, the deal actually includes Hulu, Disney Plus, and of course, ESPN Plus. You can get six months for free when you add the perk to an Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plans; after the six months are up, you can continue to receive the bundle for just $10 per month.

How to Cancel an ESPN Plus Free Trial

If you do manage to snag a free trial and find that you don't want to keep the service going, cancelling will depend on which service you've signed up for. If you've signed up for the Hulu free trial and are ready to bail, here are the steps to take:

1. Navigate to your account page on a computer or mobile browser.
2. Select "Cancel" under the "Your Account" section.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Wait for the confirmation email.

Note that with the Hulu + Live TV free trial, cancelling is effective immediately, so don't hit that cancel button until you know you're ready to.

If you've signed up for the Disney bundle perk through Verizon, here are the steps you'll need to take to cancel there:

1. Navigate to My Verizon and sign in.
2. Go to "Services and perks", and scroll to "Manage My Services".
3. Click "Manage" in the Disney+ tile, then choose "Cancel my subscription".

Note that this is a perk that's a one-time offer, so if you cancel early, you can't add it back in the future. Be very sure you're ready to cancel before doing so.

ESPN Plus FAQs

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What Is ESPN Plus and How Does It Differ From ESPN?

ESPN Plus is a premium subscription of ESPN and boasts "thousands of exclusive live events, original studio shows, and acclaimed series that aren't on the ESPN networks." The paid service also allows users to purchase UFC PPV events and provides access to an archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 library, select ESPN films, game replays, and more.

So where does that leave standard ESPN? Well, ESPN Plus subscribers don't get access to ESPN, which is the traditional sports network. Subscribers also don't get access to the content airing on the traditional ESPN networks. If you want to watch those, you'll need a TV subscription through a cable, satellite, or other digital provider.

How Much Does ESPN Plus Cost?

If you want to subscribe to ESPN Plus on its own and aren't interested in any of the other streaming services that can be bundled with it, you absolutely can subscribe to it solely. It'll cost $10.99 per month for ESPN Plus alone, or you can save more than 15% by opting for an annual plan at a cost of $109.99 per year.

What Do UFC Fights on ESPN Plus Cost?

An ESPN Plus membership is currently $10.99 per month, but right now you can get it and access to UFC for $90.98, which includes your first month of ESPN Plus. Or you can opt for an annual subscription of ESPN Plus with UFC access for $134.98 per year, which includes your first year of ESPN Plus.

Even if you're only interested in UFC, it's important to note that you must have an ESPN Plus subscription in order to get UFC PPV access.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Get ESPN Plus?

As noted above, there are a couple of ways to get free trials that include ESPN Plus, even if you aren't interested in the other streaming services. You can opt for Hulu + Live TV at a cost of $76.99 per month to get access to ESPN Plus, but there are other streaming bundle deals too. For instance, you can get Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus for just $10 per month through Verizon and qualifying plans. Not a Verizon subscriber? You can spring for the Disney Trio Basic plan for $14.99 per month, which is much more affordable than the Hulu + Live TV option. As far as Disney Plus bundles go, Trio Basic is the most affordable, but the Trio Premium plan cuts down on ads on Disney Plus and Hulu for just $24.99 per month.

Even if you aren't curious about other Disney Plus free trials, it's hard to beat the deals of those bundles compared to buying the services individually.

What ESPN Plus Bundles Are Available?

If you're only interested in ESPN Plus, then you might not want a bundle. As mentioned above, ESPN Plus is $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year straight from the source. But if you are interested in a bundle, then there are a few options.

Disney Plus bundles are going to be the most affordable options outside of the above, with the Trio Basic plan coming in at $14.99 per month and the Trio Premium plan costing $24.99 per month. Aside from that, there's the Hulu + Live TV option that also includes ESPN Plus, but it's extremely pricey at $76.99 per month.

Want to compare all the different Disney Plus bundle options? There's a table for that!

Bundle Name	Monthly Price
Duo Basic (Hulu, Disney+)	$9.99
Duo Premium (Disney+, Hulu)	$19.99
Trio Basic (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+)	$14.99
Trio Premium (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+)	$24.99
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle (With Ads)	$16.99
Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle (No Ads)	$29.99

Is ESPN Plus Free With Amazon Prime?

No, the service is not free with Amazon Prime. That said, you can subscribe to ESPN Plus for the costs mentioned above through Amazon Prime. You'll need to download the ESPN Plus app to your Amazon device, and then follow the instructions to complete your signup.

Is ESPN Plus Free With Hulu?

No, ESPN Plus is not free with Hulu. If you want Hulu and access to ESPN Plus, you'll have to spring for the Hulu + Live TV option for $76.99 per month. While you can get a free trial of the service (and therefore sort of get ESPN Plus for free with Hulu), that trial period is only three days long.

Does ESPN Plus Come With Disney Plus?

Yes, ESPN Plus is available to bundle with select Disney Plus plans! As mentioned above, you can opt for the Disney Plus Trio Basic bundle for $14.99 per month or the slightly more expensive Disney Plus Trio Premium bundle for $24.99 per month.

What Is Included With ESPN Plus?

ESPN Plus includes more than just live sports, though live sports and exclusive content might be the biggest draw. Even so, as an ESPN Plus subscriber, you can also expect access to documentaries and original programming, as well as sports news and analysis.

On What Devices Can You Stream ESPN Plus?

ESPN Plus is supported across a wide variety of devices, including web browsers, mobile devices, tablets, streaming sticks, gaming consoles, smart TVs, and set-top boxes. More specifically, you should be able to stream on select Apple iPhones and iPads, Android phones and tablets, and Amazon Fire tablets.

Supported TV connected devices also include:

• Amazon Fire TV
• Android TV devices
• Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Cox Contour TV and Contour Stream Player
• LG Smart TVs
• PlayStation
• Roku
• Samsung Tizen Smart TVs
• Xbox
• Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box
• Xumo TV and XiOne Box

Can You Watch ESPN Plus Without a TV Provider?

The good news is that while ESPN Plus requires a subscription, it does not require a TV provider. However, if you're hoping for access to traditional ESPN channels, you will need a TV provider for those.

What Are the Pros and Cons of ESPN Plus?

It'll depend on what you're looking at ESPN Plus for, but overall it seems like the pros are as follows:

• Up to 3 simultaneous streams
• Savings through bundle subscriptions (scroll up for more info!)
• Wide-reaching device compatibility

But it's not all good news. ESPN Plus has some cons, too, though they might not be deal-breakers, so if you're interested in the service, don't let us talk you out of it! Cons include:

• Regional blackout restrictions, which means some events won't be available through the service until the live broadcast is done
• Lack of NFL and NBA coverage, as you can expect Monday Night Football and select college football coverage, but no live NBA games at all
• Limited ESPN channel shows available, so don't expect everything that gets broadcast on traditional ESPN channels to be available on ESPN Plus
• Ads are present and there's no way to get rid of them, so if you want your sports content, you'll have to deal with the ads

Is ESPN Plus Worth the Price?

As far as streaming services go, ESPN Plus is pretty reasonable at $10.99 per month. And for sports fans, it's likely well worth the subscription. If you want the most sports coverage, be prepare to sign up with a TV provider to add regular ESPN coverage to your lineup for the ultimate sports ball coverage.

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