What your ESPN+ contract says

In short

This is a recurring subscription agreement with ESPN, Inc. (a Disney subsidiary) for the ESPN+ streaming service. ESPN+ provides access to live sports events, original programming, and on-demand replays that are not available on the regular ESPN cable channels. The service does not replace a cable ESPN subscription (it is a separate, complementary product). Your subscription auto-renews monthly or annually. ESPN can black out certain events based on your location due to broadcast rights agreements. California's auto-renewal law (Bus. & Prof. Code §17600) requires clear terms and easy cancellation.

What you agree to do

• You must pay the subscription fee on each billing date.
• You must not record, stream, or publicly display live events accessed through ESPN+.
• You must not use VPNs or location spoofing to circumvent regional blackout restrictions.
• You must comply with any pay-per-view purchase terms for premium events (e.g., UFC fights).

What you can ask for

• You can cancel your subscription at any time and retain access through the end of the current billing period.
• You can bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu at a discounted rate.
• You can watch on up to three devices simultaneously.
• California residents can request data deletion under the CCPA and opt out of data sales.

Points worth knowing

• Regional blackout restrictionsMany live sporting events are subject to local blackout rules based on broadcast rights. If a game is on local TV in your area, ESPN+ may not be allowed to stream it (you could pay for a subscription but miss the games you most want to watch).
• Pay-per-view on top of subscriptionMajor events like UFC pay-per-view fights require an additional one-time payment on top of your ESPN+ subscription. These can cost $80 or more per event and are non-refundable once the event starts.
• Content rights changesESPN's streaming rights for specific leagues and events can change. A sport or league available today may move to a different platform when broadcast deals expire.
• Mandatory arbitration and class action waiverThe Disney subscriber agreement includes a binding arbitration clause and class action waiver that applies to ESPN+. California consumers may opt out within 30 days of accepting the terms.

Dates and deadlines

Monthly or annual billing renewal

Subscription auto-renews on your billing date

Bundle pricing review

If bundled with Disney+ and Hulu, changes to any service may affect bundle pricing

PPV purchase window

Pay-per-view events must be purchased before start time; no refunds once the event begins