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ESPN+ vs DAZN Football

Quick answer

ESPN+ wins for US-based fans who want a broad sports diet; DAZN Football is the go-to for global football (soccer) obsessives outside North America.

Our pick

ESPN+

America's sports buffet — from UFC to college lacrosse

3.9★

DAZN Football

The Netflix of football — if Netflix was obsessed with soccer

3.8★

Monthly Price

~$11/mo

$14-20/mo (varies by country)

Annual Price

~$110/yr

$100-180/yr (varies by country)

Free Trial

No (discontinued)

Varies by region (some offer 1 month)

Countries Available

Primarily USA

200+ countries

Football (Soccer) Leagues

MLS, some LaLiga, Bundesliga

Champions League, Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A (region-dependent)

Other Sports

NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, college sports, tennis, golf

Boxing, MMA — very limited beyond football

Simultaneous Streams

Up to 3

Up to 4 (plan-dependent)

Offline Downloads

Yes (select content)

Yes

Max Video Quality

1080p (some 4K for select events)

1080p (4K on select events/regions)

Original Content

30 for 30, E:60, SC Featured docs

DAZN Originals football docs

Ad-Free Experience

Mostly ad-free (some live ad breaks)

Mostly ad-free

Bundle Options

Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle (~$14-25/mo)

Standalone only in most markets

ESPN+

Pricing★★★★☆

Ease of Use★★★★½

Content Variety★★★★½

Streaming Quality★★★★☆

Global Availability★★☆☆☆

Live Sports Coverage★★★★☆

Original & Exclusive Content★★★★☆

DAZN Football

Pricing★★★½☆

Ease of Use★★★½☆

Content Variety★★★☆☆

Streaming Quality★★★★☆

Global Availability★★★★½

Live Sports Coverage★★★★½

Original & Exclusive Content★★★½☆

Worth knowing

ESPN+ has over 25 million subscribers, making it one of the largest sports streaming services in the US.
DAZN holds Champions League rights in multiple major European markets, giving football fans premium access.
ESPN+ requires a US payment method — travelers and expats often find it cuts out abroad.
DAZN has spent billions acquiring rights globally, but profitability has remained elusive since launch.
ESPN+ content is largely separate from the ESPN cable channel — you don't get Monday Night Football here.

DAZN's name is meant to be said as 'Da Zone' — yet most of its executives reportedly still debate how to say it internally. You're not alone in the confusion.

If you want

You're a US sports fan who wants everything — UFC, MLB, college sports, AND soccer

ESPN+ is an unbeatable all-you-can-eat sports buffet for North American fans, especially with the Disney bundle.

→ Pick ESPN+

If you want

You live outside the US and care primarily about top-tier football (soccer) leagues

DAZN Football's global rights portfolio for Champions League, Premier League, and more is unmatched internationally.

→ Pick DAZN Football

If you want

You want the best bang-for-buck sports streaming deal

At ~$11/mo for a massive variety of sports, ESPN+ undercuts DAZN on price while offering far more sport types.

→ Pick ESPN+

If you want

You're a soccer purist traveling or living across multiple countries

DAZN's 200+ country availability means your subscription actually works wherever your passport takes you.

→ Pick DAZN Football

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ESPN+ vs DAZN Football

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