ESPN Select plans & pricing
1 plan, from $13.99/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 17% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: Select Annual at $139.99/yr (about $11.67/mo)
Which plan should you pick?
- Select is the old ESPN+: a deep bench of live events, but none of the flagship linear channels (ESPN, ESPN2) and no WWE premium live events.
- Pick Select only when your leagues' games are all on ESPN+. If you need ESPN or ESPN2 games, you need Unlimited or a live TV service instead.
- The Disney Trio bundles ($21.99 with ads) beat standalone Select if you also want Disney+ and Hulu.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select | $13.99/mo | $139.99/yr (save 17%) | Yes | Up to 1080p | 3 | No | Thousands of live events a year. No flagship ESPN linear channels, no WWE premium live events. |
Price history
Every verified ESPN Select price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2018 | ESPN Select | $4.99/mo (first tracked) |
| August 12, 2020 | ESPN Select | $4.99 → $5.99/mo |
| August 13, 2021 | ESPN Select | $5.99 → $6.99/mo |
| August 23, 2022 | ESPN Select | $6.99 → $9.99/mo |
| October 12, 2023 | ESPN Select | $9.99 → $10.99/mo |
| October 17, 2024 | ESPN Select | $10.99 → $11.99/mo |
| October 21, 2025 | ESPN Select | $11.99 → $12.99/mo |
| September 17, 2026 | ESPN Select | $12.99 → $13.99/mo |
Bundles & add-ons
- Disney Trio Basic ($21.99/mo): ESPN Select with ads alongside Disney+ and Hulu with ads. Cheaper than Select plus the other two separately.
- Disney Trio Premium ($32.99/mo): Ad-free Disney+ and Hulu with ESPN Select.
Switching plans
Upgrading to Unlimited is instant; downgrading from Unlimited cuts the linear channels immediately. Move between them only in the offseason.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel ESPN Select, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is ESPN Select?
ESPN Select costs $13.99/month or $139.99/year, verified October 14, 2026. It is the old ESPN+: thousands of live events a year, but no flagship ESPN linear channels. For those you need Unlimited at $31.99/mo.
How much is ESPN Select for a year?
ESPN Select costs $139.99/year, about 17% less than paying $13.99/month, verified October 14, 2026.
When did ESPN Select last raise prices?
ESPN Select last rose on September 17, 2026, from $12.99 to $13.99/month, per Dormant's price-history tracking. As ESPN+, it started at $4.99/month in April 2018.
How do I cancel ESPN Select?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel ESPN. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- TheWrap: ESPN to raise streaming prices in September (Aug 2026)
- Sports Media Watch: ESPN Unlimited sets first price increase (Aug 2026)
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