ESPN to Stream WWE, NFL Network Exclusively

ESPN will launch its standalone streaming service on August 21, 2025, for $29.99 per month, featuring all ESPN linear networks, live sports, on-demand content, and original programming. The service will include a revamped app with enhanced personalization, multiview, integrated stats, betting information, and fantasy management. Starting in 2026, ESPN will become the exclusive U.S. home for all WWE Premium Live Events, such as WrestleMania and SummerSlam, under a five-year, $1.6 billion deal, moving these events from Peacock. Bundling with Disney+ and Hulu will be available for the unlimited plan, and current ESPN+ subscribers will move to a new 'select' plan. As part of a broader partnership, the NFL will acquire a 10% equity stake in ESPN, while ESPN will acquire the NFL Network and RedZone, significantly broadening its live sports portfolio. ESPN and WWE executives say these deals are transformative for their streaming and distribution strategies.