ESPN to introduce direct-to-consumer service by fall of 2025 - Breaking The News

ESPN to introduce direct-to-consumer service by fall of 2025

7 February

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Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger told CNBC on Wednesday that ESPN will be rolling out its flagship direct-to-consumer streaming service either in August or fall of 2025.

All of ESPN's programming will be available on the service, with the addition of new personalization, as well as integration with ESPN's fantasy platforms and ESPN Bet.

The price of the service is yet to be announced by ESPN.

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