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ESPN to raise streaming subscription prices in September

The rate hikes will affect standalone Select and Unlimited plans as well as Disney Plus bundles.

The short version

  • ESPN is increasing prices for its standalone streaming subscriptions and Disney Plus bundle plans starting September 17.
  • Both the monthly and annual tiers for the ad-supported Select plan and the Unlimited plan will see price increases.
  • The upcoming changes were first published on an ESPN support page.

Key facts

  • ESPN is scheduled to implement subscription price hikes on September 17, impacting both standalone streaming options and Disney Plus bundles.[The Verge]
  • The monthly rate for the ad-supported ESPN Select plan will rise to $13.99 from $12.99, while its annual cost will increase to $139.99 from $129.99.[The Verge]
  • The ESPN Unlimited plan will increase to $31.99 per month from $29.99, and the annual Unlimited plan will go up to $319.99 from $299.99.[The Verge]
  • The upcoming rate changes were identified on an ESPN help page initially noticed by Sports Media Watch.[The Verge]

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