ESPN and FOX Announce Bundled Streaming Service for $39.99/month

Fox Corporation and ESPN have announced a deal to offer a bundled subscription service for $39.99/month, starting October 2. The service will combine ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering, including all linear networks and original content, with Fox Corporation's streaming service, FOX One, which will bring together FOX News, Sports, and Entertainment content in one platform. Both services will individually be available to consumers starting August 21.

Fox Corporation and ESPN have announced a deal to offer a bundled subscription service for $39.99 per month, starting October 2. The service will combine ESPN's direct-to-consumer offering, including all linear networks and original content, with Fox Corporation's streaming service, FOX One, which will bring together FOX News, Sports, and Entertainment content in one platform. Both services will individually be available to consumers starting August 21 [1].

The bundled service, which will be available on Oct. 2, is priced at $39.99 per month. Separately, Fox One and ESPN cost $19.99 and $29.99 per month, respectively. The move comes as media companies look to nab more consumers for their streaming alternatives, and draw them in with sports, in particular [1].

The bundle will offer sports fans a bigger offering at a discounted rate. ESPN's flagship service will include live sports and programming from its TV networks, including ESPN2 and the SEC Network, as well as ESPN on Disney-owned ABC. The app will also have fantasy products, new betting tie-ins, studio programming, and documentaries. Fox One, on the other hand, will provide news and entertainment content from across Fox’s broadcast and cable channels [1].

The deal underscores the companies' strategy to attract more subscribers by offering a comprehensive sports and entertainment package. This move is particularly significant as it is the first notable package involving major sports rights holders [3].

Fox Corporation reported strong Q4 2025 earnings, with net income growth of 124.7% and EPS increase of 130.9%. The company's revenue rose 6.3% to $3.29 billion, driven by robust advertising and affiliate fee income. Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch highlighted the company’s record-breaking advertising revenue from the Super Bowl LIX and the growth of Fox News and Tubi [2].

The bundled service is set to launch amidst a broader trend of media companies exploring bundling options to offer more value to consumers. This strategy is particularly relevant given the increasing competition in the streaming market and the need to provide compelling content at an affordable price point [1, 3].

References:
[1] https://www.cnbc.com/2025/08/11/espn-fox-to-bundle-upcoming-streaming-services-for-39point99-a-month.html
[2] https://www.ainvest.com/news/fox-2025-q4-earnings-strong-performance-net-income-surges-125-2508-91/
[3] https://deadline.com/2025/08/fox-one-espn-bundle-streaming-sports-1236483398/