Overview

• Disney CEO Bob Iger announces ESPN standalone streaming service to launch in fall 2025, aimed at providing an immersive, customizable sports experience.
• The service will include all ESPN channels, interactive components like betting and fantasy sports, and will be available as part of the Disney Bundle including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.
• The announcement follows a partnership with Fox and Warner Bros. for a joint sports streaming venture set to launch in fall 2024.
• ESPN's standalone service is designed to cater to cord cutters, offering live games, studio programming, and major sporting events without the need for cable.
• Pricing details remain unclear, but the service is expected to enhance Disney's competitive position in the streaming landscape.