Disney this week launched ESPN direct-to-consumer sports streamer — to get “all of ESPN, all in one place,” with no need to subscribe to a cable, satellite or internet TV service. The premium ESPN Unlimited tier is regularly priced at $29.

ESPN Unlimited is a new and particularly comprehensive sports streaming subscription from ESPN. For context, the more limited plan previously known as ESPN+ has become ESPN Select and continues to cost $11.99/month. Subscribers to the existing Disney+ bundle with ESPN+ will see this change reflected going forward.

Disney's profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter based on the strength of the entertainment company's streaming service and domestic theme parks.

The sports network's first on-demand streaming platform is available with Disney+ and Hulu starting at only $29.99 per month.

Disney Inc. (NYSE: DIS) shares rose more than 2% to $118.97 after the company officially launched its flagship ESPN streaming app, marking a major step into direct-to-consumer sports.

Don't say goodbye to Hulu just yet. Disney isn't axing its streaming service like some reports suggest, but the company will further integrate Hulu and Disney+ in 2026 amid rough terrain in the streaming business. During an earnings call Wednesday, Aug. 6 ...

The special edition of "SportsCenter" was made possible by Eisen's return to ESPN in 2025. As a part of the ESPN app's move into the direct-to-consumer model, he will host "The Rich Eisen Show" beginning Sept. 2 on Disney and ESPN platforms.

Bob Iger, Disney CEO, and Jimmy Pitaro, ESPN chairman, join CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss ESPN's new direct-to-consumer platform, how the success of the app will be measured, and much more.