Don’t worry sports fans, there is a way to watch ESPN+ outside the US. If you’re looking to tune into MLB, NHL, NBA MLS games, college sports, PGA golf, Top Rank Boxing, Grand Slam Tennis matches as well as sports films/documentaries, you might be struggling to find a channel that has access to all of this content in the United Kingdom.
Though ESPN+ is the official streaming service for ESPN, unfortunately, it’s only accessible in the US. However, if you have the right software, you can bypass the blockers and catch up on your favorite sport.
Yes, via this same method you can use access all kinds of other American streaming services, including Netflix US, The CW, HBO, and The Criterion Channel. However, this is against ESPN’s terms of service, so you better proceed at your own risk.
How can you watch ESPN+ in the UK?
You can find all the sports shows available on the ESPN+ website, you can access all of them if you sign up for a subscription. If you try to get on ESPN+’s site from your normal UK browser, the content will appear as blocked. So, before you do, you’ll have to get a VPN.
Use a VPN, it reroutes your IP address, this allows you to browse the web as your GPS location will be faked to show you in another country. After you successfully connect to a US server via a VPN, you should be able to sign up for an account on ESPN+.
We have an article on ExpressVPN vs NordVPN, take a look at the article and decide your choice of VPN. Surfshark could also be considered a good choice.
If you don’t want to pay for this service, then are also lots of free VPNs available. However, the free versions provide only limited server options, data caps as well as slower speeds which will hinder your experience and make it a lot less friendly. Paid VPNs also come with the bonus of not storing your data, thus, being a lot more secure to use.
How much does ESPN+ cost?
ESPN+ is a premium service, if you want to access it, you’ll have to spend for a subscription fee. If you’d like to go for this service by itself, then you have two options to choose from. There is a $6.99 per month, or the alternative is $69.99 per year. The subscription you take will depend on how much of a commitment you want to make.
Disney has a streaming service bundle that comprises Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. This bundle costs $13.99 per month – and if you want to know more or how to upgrade to this bundle read this article.
What sports does ESPN+ include?
ESPN has a major focus on American sports, so things like MLB, MLS, NHL, UFC, college football as well as basketball games. You’ll be able to access major tennis events on top of Wimbledon, like the US open as well as the Australian Open. You also get to watch boxing, rugby, football, golf among many more.
You can also access other content besides games – shows like 30 for 30, E:60, Draft Academy, O.J.: Made in America, and Kobe: Detail, as well as talk shows/comedy related to sports. If you liked this article (or if it helped at all), leave a comment below or share it with friends, so they can also know How to watch ESPN+ in the UK?
