In a groundbreaking move, ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery have forged a formidable alliance to unveil an unparalleled streaming sports service set to reshape the U.S. sports entertainment landscape.

Scheduled for launch in the fall of 2024, this joint venture promises an extraordinary fusion of sports linear networks and direct-to-consumer services, elevating the viewing experience for passionate sports fans across the nation.

“The launch of this new streaming sports service is a significant moment for Disney and ESPN, a major win for sports fans, and an important step forward for the media business,” said Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company.

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The joint venture aspires to create a comprehensive streaming platform, integrating the extensive sports networks and direct-to-consumer offerings of ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Encompassing a vast array of sporting events, including NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, College Sports, UFC, PGA TOUR Golf, Grand Slam Tennis, the FIFA World Cup, Cycling, and more, the service aims to be a one-stop destination for all things sports.

“We’re pumped to bring the FOX Sports portfolio to this new and exciting platform. We believe the service will provide passionate fans outside of the traditional bundle an array of amazing sports content all in one place,” expressed Lachlan Murdoch, CEO of FOX.

The service will introduce a meticulously crafted standalone app designed from the ground up, tailored for the ardent sports enthusiast. This innovative platform goes beyond traditional offerings, redefining the sports streaming experience and presenting a unique opportunity for fans to delve into a dynamic lineup of sports content.

“At WBD, our ambition is always to connect our leading content and brands with as many viewers as possible, and this exciting joint venture and the unparalleled combination of marquee sports rights and access to the greatest sporting events in the world allows us to do just that,” emphasized David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery.

“This new sports service exemplifies our ability as an industry to drive innovation and provide consumers with more choice, enjoyment, and value, and we’re thrilled to deliver it to sports fans,” said Zaslav.

Subscribers to this premier sports service will gain access to a plethora of linear sports networks, such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, TBS, truTV, alongside the much-acclaimed ESPN+. The ability to bundle the service with popular platforms like Disney+, Hulu, and/or Max adds a layer of flexibility, offering consumers a tailored entertainment package.

ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery will each hold a one-third stake in the joint venture, boasting equal board representation. The non-exclusive licensing of sports content from major professional leagues and college sports will further enrich the streaming service, ensuring a diverse and captivating array of sports entertainment.

As this joint venture marks a revolutionary chapter in the world of sports entertainment, sports enthusiasts can anticipate a new era of convenience, diversity, and excitement, bringing the best of sports directly to their fingertips. Get ready to witness the future of sports streaming, where the game is not just on the field but in the way fans experience it.