ESPN Sets Launch Date And Price For Stand-Alone Streaming Service

[BobbyFK]

It's coming August 21st but $30 a month seems kind of steep in my opinion for the unlimited although you do get access to a lot of content including all the NFL and WWE

Which of these are you going to sign up for?

 

[jjgold]

No thanks Bobby

 

[jamesy2422]

they better not make redzone only available on that

edit: just saw this so i am kind of happy but who knows if they backtrack in a year.

"The NFL Network will be owned and operated by ESPN, which will control the network's linear and digital rights. The NFL Network will be integrated into ESPN's upcoming direct-to-consumer streaming product, and it will continue to be available on traditional pay TV providers.

"By combining these NFL media assets with ESPN's reach and innovation, we're creating a premier destination for football fans," ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. "Together, ESPN and the NFL are redefining how fans engage with the game -- anytime, anywhere. This deal helps fuel ESPN's digital future, laying the foundation for an even more robust offering as we prepare to launch our new direct-to-consumer service."

ESPN platforms will also license three additional NFL games per season, giving it a total of 28. NFL Network will continue to show seven games per season, with some games shifting to NFL Network from ESPN's original schedule. Dates and games were not announced. All of the ESPN-owned games will air on linear and ESPN's direct-to-consumer platform.

According to a joint statement, ESPN will own broad rights to RedZone, including the trademark, and continue to distribute the channel to pay TV operators. The NFL will continue to own, operate and produce the RedZone channel and will keep the rights to distribute it digitally."