ESPN DTC & FOX One Bundle To Launch Later This Year

Later this month, Disney will launch a brand new direct-to-consumer version of ESPN, and FOX will be launching its own streaming service called “FOX One”.  But if you’re interested in both streaming platforms, the two companies have announced they will be offering a brand new bundle of both platforms on October 2nd 2025, for $39.99 per month.

The new ESPN streaming service will give fans access to all of ESPN’s linear networks – ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes – in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SECN+, and ACCNX, covering 47,000 live events each year, on-demand replays, studio shows, original programming, as well as newly expanded NFL content and more.    This content will also be available for Disney Streaming bundled subscribers directly through Disney+.

FOX One will bring all of FOX’s leading News, Sports and entertainment-branded content together in one dynamic streaming platform. For the first time, cord-cutters and cord-nevers will have live streaming and on-demand access to the real-time thrills, bold voices, and defining stories across the full portfolio of FOX brands including FOX News Channel, FOX Business, FOX Weather, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, FOX Deportes, FOX Local Stations and the FOX Network as well as the option to bundle FOX Nation and B1G+ within one platform. 

Sean Breen, EVP, Disney Platform Distribution, said in a statement regarding the bundle:

“Working with FOX One on this bundle offer allows us to bring ESPN’s world-class sports content to even more fans in a seamless and innovative way.  This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to delivering premium experiences across platforms and meeting consumers where they are – anytime, anywhere.”

Tony Billetter, SVP, Strategy and Business Development, FOX Direct to Consumer, added:

“Announcing ESPN as our first bundle partner is evidence of our desire to deliver the best possible value and viewing experience to our shared customers.  Viewers will have access to an incredible portfolio of content through this bundle, including NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, College Football and Basketball, NASCAR, INDYCAR, UFC, as well as the upcoming FIFA World Cup, and more as we continue to look for opportunities to streamline the user experience, especially for the ultimate sports fan.”

Both the new ESPN streaming service and FOX One service will become available individually to consumers beginning August 21st 2025, and the combined bundle will be available for purchase beginning on October 2nd 2025.  

Roger’s Take:  Disney and FOX already have a working relationship, with many deals already in place, such as FOX shows being available the next day on Hulu and Hulu On Disney+, so this shouldn’t come as a huge surprise.  Bundling is working for many companies, as it’s been proven that the churn of subscribers is much lower for bundled customers.   

Disney and FOX were originally going to work together on a new sports streaming service called “Venu Spots”, with Warner Bros. Discovery, but that whole project got cancelled following a lawsuit from Fubo (which ironically is now being brought out by Disney).  So this new bundle is offering two-thirds of what “Venu Sports” was going to offer anyway.

Ultimately, if you’re interested in both platforms, this bundle could save you money, making it worth upgrading to in October. Alternatively, ironically, you might consider just getting cable again, as it offers access to these streaming platforms in one convenient bundle.  

Will you be getting the FOX One & ESPN bundle?  Let me know on social media!