ESPN launching new full-featured streaming service today
CNBC Television·2025-08-21 11:09

Streaming Service Launch - ESPN is launching a new direct-to-consumer streaming service, offering its full programming slate outside traditional pay TV [1] - The service is priced at $30 per month [2] - Content will include NFL, NBA, college football, and other sports [2] Technology & Innovation - AI narration will provide personalized versions of Sports Center [2] Executive Insights - Disney CEO Bob Iger and ESPN chairman Jimmy Petaro will be interviewed on Squawk on the Street at 10 AM Eastern time [2] Market Context - China reportedly blames something said on the network for pushing its tech companies to hold back on Nvidia chip purchases [3]