ESPN aims to attract casual sports fans through Disney+ integration

ESPN and Disney+ are teaming up to bring sports to more fans! Disney+ users will now have access to a special ESPN tile right on the platform. This means that even if you’re not subscribed to ESPN+, you can catch around 100 live games on Disney+. These games cover a wide range of sports, from college football to tennis, basketball, baseball, and even UFC.

In addition to live games, Disney+ will also offer some of ESPN’s studio programming, like “College Gameday” and “Pardon the Interruption.” Plus, there will be sports-related films and documentaries to enjoy. And here’s a fun bit of news: if you’re a Disney+ subscriber, you can even watch Simpsons’ alternate “Monday Night Football” telecast next week between the Bengals and Cowboys.

But that’s not all! ESPN is developing two new shows just for Disney+ users. The first is a daily “SportsCenter” tailored for Disney+, while the second is a women’s sports show that might air weekly or even a few times a week. These shows are aimed at making sports more accessible and enjoyable for everyone, especially casual fans.

So, next time you’re on Disney+, keep an eye out for the ESPN tile. Whether you’re a die-hard sports fan or just like to catch a game now and then, there’s something for everyone. With this new partnership, Disney and ESPN are making it easy to enjoy sports anytime, anywhere.