There’s another bundle coming to consumers, this time pairing content from ESPN and FOX into a single offering. Launching combined on October 2 and priced at $39.99/month, this bundle is designed for the sports lover who also appreciates getting their news from FOX.
According to the press release, “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.”
Specifically, ESPN is bringing ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SECN+, and ACCNX to the table. FOX is bringing 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.
Interestingly, if you don’t want this bundle, the services will be available for purchase separately if that’s more your style. You can get the ESPN DTC (direct to consumer) offering or the FOX One service by themselves starting August 21, which is coming up soon. If you want the bundle, it’s October 2.
Honestly, I think I miss cable at this point.
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EEveryone Complaining about cost forgets thst their cable bill would b over 200 by now. It wasn't like the cable companies didnt raise rates all the time. This is happening cuz yall r slaves to ur sports n they know u want stop watching.
This looks so unappealing after Sling just announced day passes for $5, you can get one every sunday for football and pay less than a month of this while having more channels
A la carte (buying the individual parts) is never cheaper than purchasing the same items in a combined package – regardless of what is being offered. The primary reason "cutting the cord" started out cheaper than cable was because media providers hadn't locked down their services and stuff was being pirated and "resold" illegally. Once the media providers understood the value of streaming, they quickly closed the loopholes that allowed the piracy and started charging an appropriate rate for their services.
Now of course you can still save money by purchasing less than your bundled product is offering. But apples to apples, a la carte streaming is not cheaper than bundled solutions (like YouTube TV, cable, satellite, etc) and it never will be.
ESPN. and Fox. In the same bed together.
I call shenanigans.
This might actually be something I try. I do wish the price was a bit lower, but honestly, all I need are sports. I don't need all of the other BS channels. I just want to watch sports. I have plenty of other content to watch.
I can't believe after these last 8 years or so how bad these entertainment companies have really screwed up paying a la carte and cutting the cord. On the plus side, cable companies have stepped up and increased their quality of service.
Maybe the same people who sign up for trump mobile will also sign up for this bundle.
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I love this! The only reason I had YouTube TV was for sports. I have all the other entertainment I want with other streaming platforms. And my price will still be cheaper than when I cancelled DirecTV in 2013.
EVERYONE wanted this. Happy now? Costs have gone way up, and will continue.