The biggest streaming news of 2025 just landed: ESPN and FOX are teaming up to offer a combined streaming bundle, giving subscribers an easier (and cheaper) way to cut the cord without losing live sports or entertainment.
Launching October 2, 2025, the bundle will cost $39.99 per month, saving subscribers around $10 compared to signing up for ESPN Unlimited ($29.99) and Fox ONE ($19.99) separately.
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ESPN confirmed the bundle in a press release, positioning it as a cornerstone of its direct-to-consumer future. FOX, meanwhile, has pitched it as the simplest way to get news, shows, and live sports all in one place.
ESPN Unlimited and ESPN Select
Disney-owned ESPN has rolled out its long-awaited streaming platform with two clear options:
- ESPN Select ($11.99/month): A budget-friendly plan with access to core ESPN channels and select live games.
- ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month): The premium tier with ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, plus NFL Network and NFL RedZone — thanks to Disney’s expanded NFL partnership.
The NFL now even holds a 10% ownership stake in ESPN, a deal that ensures pro football remains at the centre of the network’s streaming ambitions (MarketWatch report).
FOX One: Beyond Just Sports
Launching on the same day, FOX One ($19.99/month) takes a broader approach. Instead of focusing solely on sports, the app bundles together:
- Popular shows like The Simpsons and Family Guy
- FOX News and FOX Business
- Live sports, including NFL and MLB
As the New York Post reports, FOX One is designed as a complete cable replacement. It’s this variety — from primetime TV to Sunday football — that makes FOX such a strong partner for ESPN in the new bundle.
What It Means for Cord-Cutters
The bundle addresses one of the biggest concerns when ESPN and FOX announced their platforms separately: price creep. Paying $29.99 for ESPN Unlimited and $19.99 for FOX One meant nearly $50 per month — edging dangerously close to old cable bills.
With the combined $39.99/month price, subscribers save about 20%, making it far more attractive.
Now, the joint package makes it more affordable and practical, especially for families who want more than just sports.
- Sports fans get RedZone, NFL Network, and ESPN’s entire lineup.
- Entertainment fans get FOX’s shows and news channels.
- Cord-cutters get flexibility with monthly subscriptions and no long-term contracts.
This move mirrors the “bundle logic” of cable, but with streaming-first advantages: no hidden fees, cancel-anytime, and direct app access across devices.
For context, this sits alongside other shifts in the industry, like Google TV Streamer’s iPlayer update and Amazon’s rumoured Vega OS project — all part of a larger trend of platforms redefining how we consume content.
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The Bigger Picture
This isn’t just about ESPN and FOX. It’s about how live sports — long the glue keeping cable alive — is now fully moving into the streaming space.
Other major broadcasters are watching closely. If ESPN and FOX succeed with this bundle, CBS, NBC, and even Amazon could explore similar alliances to keep audiences hooked year-round.
Meanwhile, Amazon is adding Peacock to its Prime Channels lineup — another sign that bundling and aggregation are becoming the next big streaming trend, whether through partnerships like ESPN and FOX or platforms like Prime Video.
For now, the message is clear: the future of live TV is streaming — and the ESPN + FOX bundle is leading the charge.
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Verdict
The ESPN + FOX bundle is the strongest attempt yet at creating a true streaming-first cable replacement. At $39.99/month, it finally offers a price point that feels like value rather than a cable re-run.
For sports die-hards, the inclusion of NFL RedZone and ESPN’s full lineup is a win. For families, FOX One’s mix of entertainment, news, and live sports fills the gaps. And for cord-cutters, the bundle proves streaming can finally compete on both content and cost.
It’s not flawless — adding other services could still push bills higher — but this partnership signals a new phase of streaming. Cable’s last stronghold, live sports, is officially on the move.
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