Roku: Subscription Linking
- Start the ESPN app on your Roku device.
- Select Settings.
- Select Subscriptions.
- Select ESPN+.
- Select Log In.
- Note down the activation code and go to on your computer or mobile browser.
- On your browser, enter the activation code and click Continue.
You can watch ESPN live without cable with one of these streaming services: Sling TV, fuboTV, Hulu With Live TV, AT&T TV or YouTube TV. You can also stream some ESPN content on-demand with ESPN+.
Sling TV: Sling TV is the cheapest way to stream ESPN, and you can choose from two inexpensive plans. Do you just need the ESPN channel and the ESPN2, ESPN3, and Stadium channels are just a bonus? Get Sling Orange.
Download the ESPN+ app on your RokuHead to Roku's Channel store and search 'ESPN+', then download the channel. You should be able to find it on your home screen once you have done so.
Can I get ESPN and local programming through my prime video service? Yes, if you are subscribed through your cable provider, you can watch any ESPN channel, plus the Longhorn Channel and SEC Channels.
There are no monthly equipment rental fees with Roku. Adding a payment method lets you easily rent/buy movies on demand or subscribe to popular services like Netflix.
My Top 5 FREE Roku Channels For Sports Fans
- Sports Illustrated.
- NBC Sports.
- Red Bull TV.
- WatchESPN.
- fuboTV (free 7-day trial) has often been billed as the ultimate streaming service for sports fans.
- Hulu Live TV (free 7-day trial) is currently one of our top recommendations for streaming popular channels like ESPN.
- Try Hulu Live free for 7 days and watch ESPN online free all week!
Disney's latest bundle combining Disney Plus, ad-free Hulu, and ESPN Plus for $18.99 per month is now available. So, it's like you're getting the ESPN Plus service for free.
For sports fans, YouTube TV features CBS Sports, ESPN, ESPN 2, NFL Network, NBC Sports, MLB Network, and NBA TV. It's not great for watching regional sports networks (RSNs), however, a topic you can read more about in our roundup of the best sports streaming services.
An ESPN+ subscription will run you $7 a month or $70 annually. If you do the math, this means that an annual plan will save you about $14 a year compared to paying for 12 months with the month-to-month plan.
ESPN Plus's value lies in its live sports coverage. The service is especially appealing to soccer fans. That lineup gives you a pretty good sense of just who ESPN Plus is for. That's a nice addition that makes ESPN Plus more attractive, especially if you were already paying for an Insider subscription.
Bypassing local blackouts with a browser and a VPN is simple. Load the app from your VPN provider of choice, select a VPN server outside of the blacked-out area, load your browser of choice, and visit the ESPN website. Enjoy the show.
A subscription to ESPN+ is available to buy via the ESPN app and ESPN.com. You can only access ESPN+ content after you have subscribed. Log in using your current ESPN account or create a new account via the ESPN app or from the web (here). You'll be prompted to log in or create a new account when buying a subscription.
All matches will be streamed live on ESPN+. Matches will feature a 30-minute pregame show, with half-time and postgame reaction.
The ESPN+ subscription gives you access to thousands of live college games (ESPN+ has streamed 100 college football games during recent seasons), as well as live boxing, MMA, golf, tennis, cricket, lacrosse, rugby, and more. You can also access MLB and NHL regular-season games through ESPN+.
Eligible Hulu subscribers* can sign up for the ESPN+ Add-on by following these steps: Log in to your Account page on a web browser. Select Manage Add-ons under Your Subscription. Under Partner Add-ons, select ESPN+
Programming on ESPN+ includes exclusive UFC events, hundreds of MLB and NHL games, college sports (including football, basketball and nearly a dozen other sports from 20 conferences), top domestic and international soccer (Bundesliga, Serie A, FA Cup, MLS, Copa Del Rey, EFL Championship, Carabao Cup, Eredivisie, and
ESPN Plus supports a wide variety of devices, so you should be able to stream on just about any screen in your house. Both iOS devices (iOS 11.0 or higher) and Android devices (Android 5.0 or higher) can access the service with ease via the ESPN app, with the ability to cast streams onto a Chromecast.
