Is ESPN+ Worth $5? | What You Get, And What You Don't.
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2019
- It's time we look at ESPN+, what it costs, what you get and what you'll miss. NBA? NFL? What about Soccer? Please tell me we can watch Squash!
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I admit- It took me WAY too long to figure out what ESPN+ is. It's only been out for about a year now, but I finally did it! And that's what we're going to talk about today. I know i'm a little slow. ESPN+ already has about 2 million subscribers, so many of you probably already have it. If you're not a subscriber yet, let's make you one!
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What is ESPN+? Well, let’s start with what it isn’t.
● Not ESPN. No Sportscenter, no Skip Bayless or Steven A Smith, no marquee live events
● This means not much (if any!) of the big American sports- NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL (You will get a LOT of soccer- MLS & European)
● Not your place to watch the big college football game either
● It’s $5/mo (7-day trial)
● Available on all the major devices- literally!
It’s tempting to think of ESPN+ as ESPN’s warmed-up leftovers. And if you’re only a casual sports fan, that might be accurate enough. But honestly, it’s not. It's complementary. There are two major categories of things to watch on ESPN+. I’ll save the best for last, but let’s start with the live sports.
You get TONS of live sports outside of the big marquee events on ESPN+.
● Soccer - All out-of-market MLS games (just like MLB.TV, NBA.TV and NHL.TV), plus some English and European leagues as well. If you're a soccer fan- this is a GREAT deal!
● Rugby
● Cricket
● Canadian Football
● Some college sports- Mid-tier football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, track & field, field hockey, or … squash
● Boxing, MMA
● You do get at least one MLB and an NHL game-of-the-day, but it’s the same one you’d get for free on MLB.TV or NHL.TV
Outside of live sports, you also get sports-related shows. And this is, in my opinion, the real strength of ESPN+.
● 30 For 30 programs. Like, all of them! And there's WAY more than 30!
● ESPN+ Originals. These are super niche, but really well done.
My favorite of the Originals is a show called Detail, where Kobe Bryant breaks down the skills of NBA stars, or Peyton Manning does the same for NFL plays and players. And there's a lot more where that came from.
So.... is ESPN+ worth $5. ABSOLUTELY!!! If you love sports content, then this is absolutely what you're looking for. And we now know that with Disney buying Hulu, there's potential for a really good bundle coming soon (Hulu, Disney+ & ESPN+). It's going to be pretty great!
But again, if you're only looking for a ton of MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL content, ESPN+ isnt' for you. If you love soccer or the niche sports I mentioned, this is totally worth it for you.
I sometimes say that I’m starting to think the key to saving money on TV service is to divorce ourselves from the notion that we MUST have live TV. Similarly, if you want to save money on your sports content and you can be happy without a ton of marquee sports, then ESPN+ for $5 is a frickin’ steal! You get all the niche sports, a ton of documentaries, so you can have a lot of sports content for cheap- if you're willing to let go of live TV.
Video clip courtesy of ESPN. - Věda a technologie
Gotta admit, I'm a fan of ESPN+! Well worth $5 in my opinion. What are the biggest pros/cons and Inclusions/omissions of ESPN+. Maybe one day we'll have a single ESPN channel with all the ESPN content.... in the meantime, i'll keep dreaming!
Reviews.org you should also mention it’s 50 a year what basically 2 months for free.
@@smokeywhitetail7720, good call out. Thanks!
ESPN on one channel, you should've been alive in the 80's and 90's. Back when people didn't get ripped off to watch tv
I don't have a TV provider do I need a tv provider to stream live?
Robert Centeno noope just need a credit card lol
Anyone here to see if Disney plus bundle is worth it?
Alex Gonzalez hell yea lol
It absolutely is
ESPN + subscribers how do I do the bundle ?
Jay Dotson how is it worth it if you can’t watch espn LIVE? Like first take, and other live shows. The only nfl you will watch is on a Monday. Cause espn owns MNF
Yep
To watch some other “full nba games” i need a goddamn tv provider like what the hell.
EXACTLY WTF
Just purchased it last night and realized this...cancel.
Yeah sports is expensive
They should name it ESPN Minus
Nice.
THANK YOU! Exactly what I thought
It's a scam!
"If you love soccer" + instead of ESPN+
Lol
Love the studio and the production quality
Very helpful, thanks.
Thanks for the info!!
Hi, I'm a Swede in USA...a friend of mine says he is watching Swedish soccer on ESPN+...I wonder if I also can watch Swedish Hockey League (SHL)..thanks
I will probably get ESPN+ soon, just because I love soccer! I’m an Orlando City soccer fan, and I’ve lived in Europe/Asia for a while!
I bought espn+ but dont have a regular tv subscription... Will i be able to stream the Texas A&M vs Arkansas game off SEC Network this Saturday?? Or no?
Are the boxing matches only shown live? Or can I replay them anytime after the fight has ended too
This sounds like ESPN lite
Where do go to get ESPN 2 for $5? Is there an app? Thanks!💪🏼🔥
Love ur show! Thank u for all the info n break downs ....what is the best way to watch college football? We dont have live TV...thinking of trying CZcams tv
For FBS on ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNU, ESPN 3, etc., get any cable provider or Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, or CZcams TV. For FCS Football, get ESPN+.
Great review
You mentioned that you get one MLB game a day, does spring training fall under that?
How can I do the 7 day free trial
I have ESPN+ through the Disney Plus bundle. I got it so my dad could use it too, and watch Boxing (figured it would have that)
I tried to find a match for him, that he wanted to see, and tried to watch it, as a replay, but it wouldn't let me?!
Can you not watch replays with ESPN+ or am I stupid???
Am I doing something wrong?
Watching on Firestick version (and ps4 app, both don't work), if that helps...
Perhaps I missed it but I see no mention of whether ESPN+ allows us to watch a NCAA FB game (that's only on ESPN+) this weekend delayed as we won't be home when it's live on ESPN+ ?
ESPN+ has games archived on their website and the ESPN app. It usually takes 30 mins to a few hours for games to appear archived after the live broadcast ends.
So, to be clear. You have to pay for a monthly subscription AND on top of that pay for whatever PPV you’re interested in. No thanks.
Yeah ESPN foul for this
for 5$ Its completely worth just for the 30 for 30 Complete Series in HD, i was trying to keep up with the Blu-rays, but ESPN doesn't keep any quality control and 2/6 bluray discs that came with the first set were defective,
ESPN+ Has the same profile system as netflix? i.e. if i sign up for espn+ for $5.99 if i log in on my profile can there be another simultaneous profile on another device?
I have heard OU sooners just signed a deal with ESPN+! So I'm looking forward to getting it! But I'm not sure how to use it!
Can you get Acc network on Espn+
I really need help whenever I try going on ESPN + it tells me I need a tv provider help please
Where do go to get ESPN 2 for $5? Is there an app? Thanks!
ESPN hasn't had or even mentioned the NHL in years. They are the last place I'd go for anything hockey related.
Yeah... NHL coverage has definitely not been ESPN's strength. Where do you get yours? Should we review them?
@@ReviewsOrg I buy the NHL package for games. Yes I miss the NBCSN and NHL network games buy get everything else (with both home/away feeds when applicable. Many of the Canadian v Canadian teams are national up there) as far as hockey news...I listen to NHL network radio on Siriusxm.
I should have looked at this. Just wasted $5 🤦🏼♂️
@@jaronc3094 you get a free trial how did you not check before purchasing
NBCSN Will have hockey
How do I watch nba playoff games on a smart tv please someone help me. Do I need Roku tv? What do I get
I enjoy it. But I'm a boxing and mma fan. It's nice to see replays of college football games I miss.
Will the Regional Little League Baseball games starting this Sunday be televised or streamed?
Yeah on the espn + only
I decided to Subscribe when I found out the first Wild game of the season was going to be an ESPN+ Exclusive. I actually enjoy it now with plenty of NHL and I'd definitely rather watch small College Basketball over any NBA game too.
will they have all the 2020 Euro soccer championship and the Olympics?
Great vid.
ESPN+ really annoyed me last fall, because they removed a bunch of college football games that were on ESPN 3 and didn't cost extra, and put them on there. So if you went to a smaller school, you missed half on the games because they were on plus instead.
Yeah, a few of us we're super bummed when ESPN 3 went away.
@@ReviewsOrg ESPN 3 still exists, although you need a cable subscription to either ESPN or ABC. ESPN+ is just used overflow of ESPN content and ESPN 3 games.
Speak on it!!!! I noticed that too!! So wrong and cash grabby
They trip HARD on that! The average fan ain't paying extra to watch Libery vs North Texas or a matchup like that. I hope the app crashes and they quit trynna take advantage of sports fans
Anyone know why the espn app doesn’t work when I plug my iPhone in my tv??? just for watching on a bigger screen
can I watch in-market mls after the game is over?
You answered the question in the first minute and 15 seconds: NO! At least, for my interests.
It angered some folks when events and shows that were on ESPN3 or watch ESPN went to ESPN Plus. Low costing but it is a way they say for ESPN to gain money they lost due to susbscribers leaving. Mostly it has certain events or sports and shows that are created for ESPN Plus or were moved to it. This video does a good job of explaining it.
We like to get right to the point! That's the nice thing about niche streaming services. Most everyone can find the flavor they want and avoid the ones they don't. Glad we could help ;)
*maybe I'll do they free trial for the DIAZ VS MASVIDAL FIGHT🤔*
I was expecting you talk about more about football (soccer). Mention what leagues they stream. Spanish? English? Champions? Please.
So, do they have games that are not on reg tv?
I took a shot everytime he said niche. I'm frunk as duck!
And he mispronounced it EVERY TIME. Got it from language experts (lexicogriphers and people who write about language)
Its not neesh, its nitch.
Relax chip chipperson
He’s a neesh guy!
I can watch ESPN plus on my phone but when I log in my ps4 it won't let me
I’m wondering if should forego the current Disney+ D23 deal and wait for the bundle with ESPN+ and Hulu
I was thinking the same thing which is actually what brought me to this video. I don't care about ESPN+ and Hulu isn't something I spent a lot of time with. So basically, I would be forced, on the package, to buy ESPN+ as well, which I would practically never use. So for me, I know i would use Disney+ so I decided to just go that route. Its cheap and I am not really risking a lot. I could get Hulu and Disney+ cheaper than the 3 way package based on advertised rates.
Gonna get it...already have disney and hulu...makes this basically free, right? Having the whole 30 for 30 catalog sold it for me
I'm hearing if you bundle it through hulu you can't watch it through the ESPN app. That true? Basically you're stuck only being able to watch it through hulu.
You don't get the Hulu TV, you just get regular Hulu with just on demand shows.
He really green screened himself in front of people playing ping pong...
It's the most exciting sport on ESPN+
I hated the idea of ESPN+. I used to buy all the UFC PPV's, but I stopped as soon as they made you join ESPN+ to see them. I imagine the UFC lost a lot of loyal viewers who pay that way.
Am trying to watch the 7-1 match from bayern, and this is absolutely killing me man, how is it that difficult
*@**1:21** IS DRIP BAYLESS NOW🤷♂️*
I know I’m late but I would really appreciate if someone could help me. I just bought a fire TV and I am looking for a platform that allows me to watch live NFL games including the playoffs. Is ESPN+ capable of doing so
I have it and I am enjoying it as I am a huge soccer fan and get a great amount of games from MLS and all over Europe !!
We love the access to MLS! We're all Real Salt Lake fans here. Who's your team?
@@ReviewsOrg I am a NY City FC fan who has yet to see them play on ESPN plus because their games are sometimes blacked out in my area of New England,Revolution games are too,whenever they play at home and that is frustrating but still I have access to many others and now with the Copa America this summer,it is a great time to be a soccer fan!!!
Guys, can y’all answer a few questions plz. Do you know if they show La Liga soccer games? Also, do they show top tier boxing fights, perhaps like top rank? If getting this, is it safe to say I won’t miss out on any UFC PPV fights?
@@TheSantos173 no La Liga games (I have Bein Sports on Sling for that)but mainly Serie A ,MLS, Sky Bet Championship ,English League one and two,Eredivisie ,Chinese league and a few others. A good amount of UFC and some good boxing but I am more into the soccer as there is plenty here if you are a soccer fan than anything else and at only 5 a month it is well worth it ,imo! Hope that helps your decision.
Is Liga MX and international games available?
legit just getting this for the Disney deal.
steve v Disney owns ESPN so not much of a deal
@@michaelmyers2343 that's what I be thinking its like hulu dropped the price and their service went to crap then espn+ adds ads to almost every screen on the app and disney plus only has kid stuff its like this could easily all be on package and one streaming service but no they got 3 different services w 3 different packages each tk get a little bit of everything they alteady own
Do you need a TV Provider to watch ESPN+ ? Like for UFC ?
No
Can you watch the nba playoffs on the Disney bundle?
You need a cable subscription to ESPN to watch the NBA playoffs.
Say "niche" one more time lol jk That was super informative. Thank You :)
Can we watch nba games that is on espn????
Does the UFC PPV’s come with this. Example: UFC 249, this Saturday night?
No you have to buy a bundle it's like $89.00 and you get a year of ESPN plus included
As a Juventus fan, ESPN+ was a game changer for me. Worth it for the soccer alone.
Do you get all serie A games via espn+?
@@johnappleseed8146 You get about 340 games out of 380. The rest are on the main ESPN channel on TV.
reason and evidence do they show La Liga games? The season is about tot start
Does it have replays
Ok, I like watching F1. What's the best service to get for F1 and/or Nascar like sports?
Is there a streaming service where I can watch current formula one races?
ESPN+
Can I watch live la liga on ESPN+?
Yess there’s like every soccer league la liga,serie A, premier league,Ligue 1 and bundles liga and all internationals
Do they have primer league and la liga on ESPN + and ESPN
No, NBC has the exclusive rights to the Prem & BeIN Sports has La Liga exclusively.
I’m considering getting the ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu bundle after I pay off my largest credit card. Thanks for these insightful words.
Phillip Reynolds Is Hulu live tv ?
I’m not totally sure but I think you’ve gotta get Hulu+ for live TV. CZcams TV is live though.
Can you watch the nba playoff games on it?
No, you need a cable subscription to ESPN.
If you are a casual sports fan, I'm not seeing this ESPN Plus service for them. You'll most likely only be interested in the marque events or your local home team(s), or college. If you're a hard core sports fan, you'll already have, or want, the full ESPN line-up, plus the Fox Sports, NBC Sports, NFL Network, RSNs, etc, this ESPN Plus I would think would just be just overkill. You're talking here for ESPN plus a very limited niche market.
We agree with this take. Thanks for the comment Kevin.
is f1 available in ESPN*?
i like espn+and if you like college football and baseball and basketball they have it unless you do not like the lower conferences but i like watching them
Great callout. Thanks Rich.
With the SEC and B1G going pro, I'm becoming more interested in the other guys(G5). This seemed like the place to go.
So what is the solution for people who don’t watch cable (only stream occasionally) and want access to NFL & NBA games? Having access on my phone would be ideal. MMA/Boxing info is the only value ESPN+ can offer me.
Honestly steaming it for free
came here to see if i should get the disney+ bundle nd yup after hearing boxing mma on espn+
I got this only because of the disney+ bundle, was hoping for at least a few F1 races. Too bad.
This is really helpful
Thanks Danny! Anything else you think we should be reviewing?
@@ReviewsOrg I would like to have known if ESPN + is a stand alone app. I also would like a video that covers what you can do to get sports for free. I know Pluto has an MLS channel but what else is out there?
when do u get charged, some one please help
I would love this. Me and my family love soccer and we love watching Champions league, MLS and International Tournaments like Copa America, Euros and African Cup of Nations
They don't have Champions League, TNT has the television rights in the US .
I'm a huge soccer fan as well!! I went with Fubo TV which gets me all of it except MLS.
@@offroad5594 does it get Mexican soccer league?
On point
Does it come with Monday Night Football, or March Madness?
No for Monday Night Football. You have to have a cable subscription to ESPN to access that. The only NFL program offered on ESPN+ is NFL PrimeTime, which airs at 7 PM before Sunday Night Football and 2 AM after Sunday and Monday Night Football. As for March Madness, conference finals for certain mid to low tier college teams will have games on ESPN+ along with the FOX Sports Regional Networks depending on location. For the actual March Madness Tournaments, that is all done by CBS and Turner Sports (TBS, TNT, TruTV).
Do you get Monday Night Football Live?
Not with just ESPN Plus
That review was so “Niche”
Thank you
your shirt is killing me
Does it have Mexican soccer?
So what can I get to watch baseball and basketball ? Tired of not being able to watch
Does ESPN+ have laliga and premiere league?
Does ESPN+ offers English Premier League, Europe Champion League, Spain Soccer league???? then I am In. ????
Can you watch the super bowl on ESPN +?
The Super Bowl is only broadcasted on either CBS, NBC, or FOX. ESPN+ only shows NFL PrimeTime, which is a recap show of that Sunday afternoon's NFL games (typically before Sunday Night Football)
Not even 5 cents
Ok if I get the bundle with Disney + and ESPN + can I see live streams of Soccer?
Can I see Cristiano Ronaldo playing live?
Abdiel Romero no, they don’t allow gay porn on espn +
@@00SirSativa00 Hahahahaha
Will the Diaz fight be on here?
Jerry Traphouse Pay per view
I have accidentally deleted some recorded shows, a couple times because I was deleting and the screen froze. When it "caught up" to me, it deleted 3 shows in a row and I didn't even see which ones. There's no trash folder. Any way to recover recently deleted items in dvr?
You also get full access to their website
Dave S. What do you mean by full access?
@@paco7669 They have a lot of articles that you have to be a subscriber to read
Help! I'm trying to watch the Euro 2020 and ESPN keeps showing me the game in 4 sections. I just want one screen.
I click on the regular video and it tells me I need to sign in with a tv provider. Like wtf I don’t have cable lol
@@luv2clash970 Exactly, I don't know what to do cos I'm missing out on a lot of good games for these Euros.
@@paulspriel8148 I know like that crazy Germany Portugal game this morning. I thought with paying for ESPN + u could watch anything, apparently not. It’s weird tho because I was able to watch Serie A, Europa League, Eriedevisel, etc. with no problems. I wonder why it shows up that we need tv providers to watch the Euros. Hopefully I’m able to watch La Liga when it comes to ESPN with no issues
Can you watch the champions league live on espn+ someone please respond
No, CBS & Univision has those rights in the U.S.
So ESPN+ is basically a legally out of region sports streaming app that you pay for to compete with free sports pirate streaming apps...🤔
Espn should air a live ufc fight night event on sister broadcast network abc for the 1st time in the future.
Thats actually up to ABC not ESPN.
I’m watching this in February 2020 and Kobe has passed away a week ago 😢
where do u even find espn+?
Google Play on Android or whatever app store for iPhone
Do u need espn to use espn+?
What’s better for nfl playoffs and nba playoffs? ESPN or ESPN+?
i think both
That version of First take hasn’t been Stephen A Smith and Skip Baylee’s for a minute now???? Skip Bayless has been on FS1 🤣😂
I got espn+ for la liga. Is worth it for that alone.
Does this brings english premier league??
No, they're exclusive to NBC.