If you want to watch MLB, NHL, NBA, and MLS games, as well as college sports, PGA golf, Top Rank boxing, Grand Slam tennis matches, and movies/documentaries sports at the same place, you can benefit from an ESPN+ subscription.
ESPN+ is ESPN’s official streaming service, but unfortunately it’s only available in the United States. However, if you have the right software and payment information, you’ll be able to bypass blockers and catch up to your favorite sport in no time.
It’s the same method you can use to access all sorts of other US streaming services, including Netflix US, The CW, HBO, and The Criterion Channel. However, we precede with a disclaimer: this is against ESPN’s Terms of Service, so proceed at your own risk.
You can also check if it is possible to sign up for another premium sports streaming service, DAZN. We also have a guide to signing up for Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.
How to watch ESPN+ in the UK and abroad
You can find all the sports broadcasts available on the ESPN+ site. This is locked for users outside the US, but you can unblock it using a VPN.
Using a VPN redirects your IP address, allowing you to browse the web as if you were in another country. Once connected to a US server, you should be able to stream content on ESPN+.
However, if you are looking to create a new account, then you will need a US linked payment card. We tried to create a new account from the UK using multiple devices and were unsuccessful.
Alternatively, you can use a VPN to connect to a US-based friend or family member’s active account, and stream that way.
We unblocked ESPN+ using NordVPN, which offers over 3000 servers and some of the most affordable rates. If you want to see what else is out there, check out our ranking 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 other device, and choose a US-based server.
Go to the ESPN+ website and select “subscribe to ESPN+ only”
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You will not be able to fully access the website without an activated US VPN server.
Make sure you only select ESPN+ and not the Disney+/Hulu bundle (unless you want that too).
Enter your e-mail adress
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Select the yellow box that says “continue” once you have entered your email.
If you are logging into an active subscription, this page will take you directly to the login section.
Finish creating your account
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Add your first name, last name and password.
Add your payment information
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Select “monthly plan” or “annual plan” depending on the length of your commitment
If you have it available, then sign up using a US credit card or US PayPal account.
If you don’t have it, you’ll need to sign in to an existing account owned by a US-based family member or friend.
How much does ESPN+ cost?
ESPN+ is a premium service, so if you want to access it, you’ll have to pay a subscription fee. If you want to opt for this service alone, you can choose one of the two options. Either $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, depending on how much commitment you want to make.
It’s worth mentioning that Disney offers a bundle of streaming services including Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. This plan costs $13.99 per month – so you’re essentially getting one of these services for free. This is overall a more competitive offering than the standalone ESPN+ subscription.
Disney+ gives you access to shows like The Mandalorian, a live-action Star Wars series, all the new Marvel series like She-Hulk, and a whole host of Disney classics. Meanwhile, Hulu will give you access to shows like The Handmaid’s Tale and Castle Rock, so you’ll get what you pay for. If you want to watch Hulu on your own, see how you can watch Hulu in the UK.
What sports does ESPN+ include?
ESPN+ mainly focuses on American sports that you can’t get here in the UK, so things like MLB, MLS, NHL, UFC and college football and basketball games. You will also be able to access major tennis events other than Wimbledon, such as the US Open and Australian Open. There is also boxing, rugby, football, golf and many other 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, OJ: Made in America, and Kobe: Detail, as well as talk shows and comedy on sports.
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