ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Forming Joint Streaming Sports Service in the U.S.

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ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Forming Joint Streaming Sports Service in the U.S.

ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery are joining forces to create an innovative streaming sports service set to launch in the fall of 2024. This collaboration, subject to final agreements, will establish a new Joint Venture (JV) that brings together the extensive sports portfolios, direct-to-consumer (DTC) services, and sports rights of these prominent media companies.

Under the proposed pay service, fans can expect a comprehensive sports content lineup, encompassing major professional sports leagues and college sports. The service is designed to cater to sports enthusiasts, delivering a unique and engaging experience, particularly for those seeking alternatives to traditional pay-TV bundles.

Scheduled for release via a new app, subscribers will not only gain access to a wide array of linear sports networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, truTV, but also ESPN+. The platform aims to offer a focused, all-in-one premier sports service that goes beyond conventional offerings, providing fans with a dynamic and differentiated sports-watching experience.

Moreover, subscribers will have the flexibility to bundle this sports service with popular streaming platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and/or Max. The collaboration between ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery aims to create a one-stop destination for sports content, enhancing the accessibility and enjoyment for fans across the United States.

Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company said, “The launch of this new streaming sports service is a significant moment for Disney and ESPN, a major win for sports fans, and an important step forward for the media business. This means the full suite of ESPN channels will be available to consumers alongside the sports programming of other industry leaders as part of a differentiated sports-centric service. I’m grateful to Jimmy Pitaro and the team at ESPN, who are at the forefront of innovating on behalf of consumers to create new offerings with more choice and greater value.”

Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of FOX said, “We’re pumped to bring the FOX Sports portfolio to this new and exciting platform. We believe the service will provide passionate fans outside of the traditional bundle an array of amazing sports content all in one place.”

David Zaslav, Chief Executive Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, said “At WBD, our ambition is always to connect our leading content and brands with as many viewers as possible, and this exciting joint venture and the unparalleled combination of marquee sports rights and access to the greatest sporting events in the world allows us to do just that. This new sports service exemplifies our ability as an industry to drive innovation and provide consumers with more choice, enjoyment and value and we’re thrilled to deliver it to sports fans.”

More details, including pricing, will be announced at a later date.

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