Official Disney press release or Disney+ platform update notification

Disney to Integrate ESPN Tile into Disney+ by 2024 End, Preps for Standalone Service in 2025

May 7, 2024, 12:54 PM

Disney plans to integrate an ESPN tile into its Disney+ platform by the end of 2024, according to CEO Bob Iger. This addition is part of a broader strategy to enhance the streaming service's offerings by including select live games and other ESPN programming for Disney+ U.S. subscribers. The move precedes the launch of a standalone ESPN streaming service slated for 2025. Iger highlighted this development as a significant step towards integrating ESPN content directly into the Disney+ experience, ensuring that ESPN+ will continue to operate even after the new service is launched.