ESPN is prepping its stream team — and it’s almost game time.
The sports network announced on Tuesday that their direct-to-consumer service — simply branded as “ESPN” — is set to launch in the early fall. According to a press release, the exact launch date will be revealed this summer.
ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro shared in a statement that they “are providing everything ESPN has to offer directly to fans and all in one place.”
“As we thought about the name, we kept returning to the fact that, across every generation, ESPN is the most trusted, loved and recognized name in sports, and that we should keep it simple and double down on the power of ESPN,” he added. “Our straightforward approach to name and pricing will help fans cut through the clutter, and provide them compelling options to access all our content within the enhanced ESPN App. It will
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