How to watch ESPN live online
In the US, ESPN streams live in the ESPN app with ESPN's own subscription (ESPN Unlimited, launched in August 2025) or with a TV provider login. Outside the US, ESPN's US streams do not play.
Disney launched ESPN Unlimited in August 2025 at $29.99 a month, with all ESPN channels live in the ESPN app. TV provider customers sign in instead, and live TV services carry ESPN too.
- Country
- United States
- Run by
- The Walt Disney Company
- Type
- Sport
- Language
- English
- Watch live
- ESPN app
- Cost at home
- ESPN Unlimited, $29.99 a month at launch
- Abroad
- No: local ESPN channels instead
- Checked
- 2 November 2026
Can you watch ESPN abroad?
ESPN's help pages say its US streaming video is not available outside the US, and that a TV provider's ESPN works only in the country where that provider gives service.
ESPN runs separate channels in some regions, such as Latin America, the Caribbean and parts of Asia, with their own sports. Check your local TV provider.
ESPN channels in other regions
Separate ESPN channels with their own programmes, sold by local TV providers.
Watch ESPN in Canada, Mexico, the UK and more
ESPN in Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia, Italy and Ireland
ESPN channels in other regions (selected regions, through TV providers). Separate ESPN channels with their own programmes, sold by local TV providers. Check if your country is one of them.US TV abroad: the full guide, channel by channel
American TV in the UK: what works, channel by channel
American TV in Italy: what works, channel by channel
Apps for ESPN: TV, phone and laptop
What is ESPN?
ESPN is the biggest US sport channel, owned by Disney. It shows NFL Monday Night Football, NBA, college sports, tennis Grand Slams and SportsCenter.
ESPN2, ESPNU and ESPN News are its sister channels.
ESPN: common questions
Can I watch ESPN without cable?
Yes, in the US, with ESPN's own subscription in the ESPN app, or through a live TV service.
Can I watch ESPN abroad?
Not the US streams. Some regions have their own ESPN channels on local TV.
How much is ESPN Unlimited?
It launched at $29.99 a month in August 2025. Check espn.com for today's price.
Which app do I need to watch ESPN live?
ESPN (US): web, phones, smart TVs, streaming sticks, consoles.
Can I watch ESPN on a smart TV?
Yes. ESPN has an app for smart TVs and streaming sticks (US).
Is ESPN free to watch?
In the US: ESPN Unlimited, $29.99 a month at launch, on the ESPN app. Abroad: no (local ESPN channels instead).
Can I watch ESPN on a Firestick?
Yes. ESPN's support pages list Amazon Fire TV among the TV-connected devices for the ESPN app, as well as Apple TV (4th generation or newer).
Can I watch ESPN in the UK?
ESPN channels in other regions (selected regions, through TV providers). Separate ESPN channels with their own programmes, sold by local TV providers. Check if your country is one of them.
Where the facts come from
We check every fact on the broadcaster's own pages, or on two independent sources that agree.
- The Walt Disney Company: the new ESPN streaming service
- ESPN help: ESPN International FAQ
- ESPN help: access to networks away from home
- ESPN Fan Support: supported devices
Last checked: 2 November 2026. Prices and rules change: the official pages always win.
