If you’re a fan of sports and want to stream the NFL, MLB, NHL and NBA, as well as college sports, PGA golf, Baseball, UFC, Grand Slam Tennis matches and sports films/documentaries all in one place, then you may benefit from an ESPN+ subscription.
ESPN+ is the official streaming service for ESPN, but unfortunately, it’s only available in the US. However, if you have the right software and payment details, you’ll be able to bypass the blockers and catch up on your favourite sport in no time.
How to watch ESPN+ in the UK and abroad
There is a way to watch ESPN+ directly from the UK, but it’s tricky. For this reason, we suggest looking into alternative options such as TNT Sports or Sky Sports.
You can find all the sports shows available on the ESPN+ website . This is locked to users outside of the US, but you can unblock it with the help of a VPN.
Using a VPN reroutes your IP address, which allows you to browse the web as if you’re in another country. Once you connect to a US server, you should be able to stream content on ESPN+.
Alternatively, you can use a VPN to sign into a friend or family member’s active account who is based in the US and stream that way.
We recommend using NordVPN , which offers over 5,000 servers and has some of the most affordable pricing. If you’d like to see what else is out there, then check out our rankings of the different VPNs .
- Time to complete: 5 minutes
- Tools required: Laptop or phone, VPN
Find a server
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Open your VPN on your phone, laptop, or another device, and choose a server based in the US.
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You won’t be able to access the website fully without a US VPN server enabled.
Make sure you select just ESPN+ and not the Disney+/Hulu bundle (unless you want that as well).
Enter your email address
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Select the yellow box that says ‘continue’ once you’ve entered your email.
If you’re signing into an active subscription, this page will take you straight to the login section.
Finish creating your account
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Add in your first name, last name, and password.
Add in your payment details
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Select either ‘monthly plan’ or ‘annual plan’ depending on how long you want to commit.
If you don’t have this, you’ll need to sign in to an existing account owned by a family member or friend who is based in the US.
How much does ESPN+ cost?
ESPN+ is a premium service, so if you want to access it you’ll have to fork out a subscription fee. If you’d like to go for this service by itself, then you can choose from one of two options. Either $11.99 per month, or $119.99 per year, depending on how much of a commitment you want to make.
It’s worth mentioning that Disney has a streaming service bundle that comprises Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. This bundle costs $16.99 per month for ad-supported content, and $26.99 per month for ad-free streaming. Both these bundles are more competitive offer than the standalone ESPN+ subscriptions.
Disney+ gives you access to shows like The Mandalorian , a live-action Star Wars series, all the Marvel series like Daredevil: Born Again and a whole host of Disney classics. Meanwhile, Hulu will grant you access to shows like The Bear and Shogun , so you’ll be getting a lot for your dollar. If you’d like to watch Hulu just by itself, see how you can watch Hulu in the UK .
What sports does ESPN+ include?
ESPN+ has a major focus on American sports that you can’t get over here in the UK, so things like NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, and college football and basketball games. You’ll also be able to access major tennis events other than Wimbledon, such as the US Open and Australian Open. There’s also boxing, rugby, football, golf, and many more sports to choose from.
You’ll also be able to access other content besides games – including shows such as 30 for 30, E:60, Draft Academy, O.J.: Made in America, and Kobe: Detail, as well as talk shows and comedy about sports.
Author: Hannah Cowton-Barnes, Entertainment Editor, Tech Advisor
As Tech Advisor’s Entertainment Editor, Hannah is the resident expert in all things streaming, film and TV. Before joining Tech Advisor in 2019, she studied Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds and created a website dedicated to geek culture and lifestyle. She’s also reviewed a whole range of gadgets including flagship smartphones, wearables and styling tools. Outside of Foundry, she’s written freelance pieces for Polygon, Metro and Den of Geek, and is proud to be a Women Techmakers Ambassador for Google.
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