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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]