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We knew that Disney has been planning to launch its standalone ESPN streaming service this spring and how much it will cost, but now we have details as to when the service will launch. For example, ESPN+ will feature an Major League Baseball and NHL game each day during the regular season, totaling more than 180 games for each sport.
The streaming service will be integrated into the ESPN app. ESPN Plus will provide sports lovers with "thousands of live sports events". Subscribers will be able to watch live events from sports like MLB, NHL, MLS, boxing, golf, tennis, rugby, cricket and several college teams.
While much of the hype surrounding the ESPN+ release is centered around the inclusion of live professional sports, including the potential to add-on out-of-market Major League Baseball and NHL games, there is an impact for college sports viewers as well. A similar National Hockey League package will be available beginning next season.
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"ESPN was built on a belief in innovation and the powerful connection between sports and a remarkable array of fans", said newly appointed ESPN president James Pitaro.
ESPN has announced a new subscription service where fans will be able to watch sports highlights, games and original content in their library.
The app comes from Disney's new realigned Direct-to-Consumer and worldwide group - which houses media, technology and distribution of content created by Disney's Media Networks and Studio Entertainment groups. As well as accessing it through the ESPN app, it'll also be available through the company's website. "This new product reflects our direct-to-consumer strategy focused on combining our beloved brands with our proprietary, industry-leading technology to give users unparalleled access to our world-class content". "This new product reflects our direct-to-consumer strategy focused on combining our beloved brands with our proprietary, industry-leading technology to give users unparalleled access to our world-class content", said Kevin Mayer, chairman of Disney's Direct-to-Consumer and worldwide businesses, in a statement. Another streaming service for Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm content is expected to launch in late 2019.
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