Channels & viewing

[arjaybe]

I'm trying to add ESPN Plus to my channels but it doesn't show up to be selected. Is it possible to get ESPN Plus as a stand-alone channel?

[OwnerofDevices]

https://support.espn.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004812552-Roku-Subscription-Linking

[DBDukes]

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@arjaybe wrote:

I'm trying to add ESPN Plus to my channels but it doesn't show up to be selected. Is it possible to get ESPN Plus as a stand-alone channel?

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ESPN+ is a standalone service, but there is not a standalone app. By the way, ESPN+ does not include the full ESPN content. You may already know that, but some don't, and I'm including in case anyone reading does not realize that.

ESPN+ is viewable through the ESPN app. There is an ESPN+ section, in addition to the ESPN+ content that's scattered throughout the app. All ESPN+ content is marked as such.

[arjaybe]

Thanks, that helps, but I can't find the ESPN app on my Roku. All ESPN brings up is some FM station.

[optikhog]

ESPN is still cable-only and Disney is dragging its feet on a subscription service.  Proper ESPN does not exist yet on any streaming platforms.

Word is it may be coming "soon":

https://thestreamable.com/news/disney-ceo-full-espn-streaming-service-is-coming-will-be-ultimate-fan...

[atc98092]

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@arjaybe wrote:

Thanks, that helps, but I can't find the ESPN app on my Roku. All ESPN brings up is some FM station.

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Are you located somewhere other than the US? I just checked the channel store on my laptop and on my Ultra 4800 and the ESPN channel is listed. 

Also as mentioned, it states clearly on the store page: "CABLE OR SATELLITE SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED" There's no way to directly subscribe to ESPN at this time. Although I do believe that online TV providers, such as Fubo, Sling or YouTube TV all qualify for a subscription service as well.

[arjaybe]

Yes, I'm in Canada, but I just noticed the link in the first reply by OwnerofDevices and there's a Roku link at the ESPN site. I'll have to see where that leads. If I can get ESPN Plus that way, then good.

[DBDukes · Accepted solution]

@arjaybe 

ESPN+ is not available through legal means in Canada.

[arjaybe]

Typical weasels. I guess I'll have to "explore other options."