On Wednesday, Walt Disney Co.'s (NYSE:DIS) Disney+ announced its expansion in sports content via the integration of ESPN into its platform.
What Happened: Subscribers to the Disney+ bundle, which includes Hulu and ESPN+, will now be able to access all their content in one place.
Standalone Disney+ subscribers will also benefit by gaining access to ESPN+ content, primarily featuring college football and basketball, along with select premium live events.
This integration is a step towards launching ESPN’s direct-to-consumer service Flagship, which is expected in Fall 2025, the company stated in a blog post.
Standalone Disney+ users will have access to live ESPN events, ...