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NFL+ vs ESPN+

Quick answer

ESPN+ wins on breadth and value, but NFL+ is surprisingly decent for hardcore football fans who only care about one sport.

NFL+

One league, all access — if you squint

3.1★

Our pick

ESPN+

The Disney sports buffet you didn't know you needed

4.2★

Monthly Price

$7.99/mo (Plus), $13.99/mo (Premium)

$11.99/mo

Annual Price

$49.99/yr (Plus), $99.99/yr (Premium)

$119.99/yr

Live NFL Games

Local + primetime mobile only (Plus); all local/national on TV (Premium)

Monday Night Football only (via ABC simulcast)

Sports Covered

NFL only

UFC, MLB, NHL, La Liga, MLS, college sports, tennis, golf + more

On-Demand Games

Full replays of all NFL games

Massive archive across many sports

Original Shows

NFL Films content, Hard Knocks archive

30 for 30, E:60, Detail, original series

Simultaneous Streams

1 (Plus), 2 (Premium)

Up to 3

Offline Downloads

Yes (mobile)

4K Content

Limited (select UFC events)

Free Trial

Bundle Option

No major bundle

Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+) from ~$14.99/mo

RedZone Access

NFL+ Premium only

Not available

NFL+

Price Value★★★½☆

Ad Experience★★½☆☆

Device Support★★★★☆

Content Breadth★★☆☆☆

Exclusive Content★★★☆☆

On-Demand Library★★★½☆

Live Game Coverage★★★½☆

ESPN+

Price Value★★★★½

Ad Experience★★★½☆

Device Support★★★★½

Content Breadth★★★★½

Exclusive Content★★★★☆

On-Demand Library★★★★½

Live Game Coverage★★★★☆

Worth knowing

NFL+ launched in 2022, replacing the older NFL Game Pass domestic service.
ESPN+ has over 25 million subscribers as of 2024.
NFL+ Premium adds RedZone and full-game replays on TV — but you still can't watch most live Sunday games on a TV screen with the base tier.
ESPN+ is required for many UFC pay-per-view purchases even if you pay separately for the PPV.
The Disney Bundle makes ESPN+ effectively cheaper than NFL+ Premium when you factor in everything you get.

NFL+ basic lets you watch live local games — but only on your phone. Enjoy squinting at a 6-inch screen while your buddy watches on a 65-inch TV with a cable subscription.

If you want

You only care about football and want RedZone cheap

NFL+ Premium at ~$100/yr is cheaper than most cable add-ons and covers the whole NFL universe.

→ Pick NFL+

If you want

You want the best bang for your sports streaming buck

ESPN+ covers dozens of sports, has a massive on-demand library, and the Disney Bundle deal is hard to beat.

→ Pick ESPN+

If you want

You want UFC fights included in your plan

ESPN+ is the exclusive home of UFC content in the US — non-negotiable for MMA fans.

→ Pick ESPN+