Offering live coverage of a variety of sporting events along with on-demand programming, ESPN Plus gives you the perfect way to supplement your sports streaming subscription. As our ESPN Plus review highlighted, this standalone streaming service from ESPN lets you catch up on different types of sports such as college football, golf, hockey, mixed martial arts, and more. Show It’s also the only service that gives you access to pay-per-view Ultimate Fighting Champion (UFC) events. And one of the best parts is you can use it with a wide variety of devices — from streaming media players to gaming consoles and even virtual reality (VR) headsets. If you have a Roku device, you can also stream ESPN Plus with it. In this post, we show you how to install and access ESPN+ on Roku. Let’s get started. How to get ESPN+ on RokuFor Roku ESPN Plus streaming, you first need a subscription to the service. You’ll also need a working internet connection and a TV that’s compatible with your Roku player. If you don’t have an ESPN Plus subscription yet, here’s how to get it: Step 1: Go to the official ESPN Plus website. Step 2: You’ll get an option to bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ and Hulu for $12.99/mo. Click on the “Get all three” button for this bundle. To subscribe to ESPN Plus only, click on the “Subscribe to ESPN+ only” link. This will let you subscribe to ESPN+ for $5.99/mo. or $49.99/yr. Step 3: On the next screen, log in using your existing ESPN Plus account. If you don’t have one yet, enter your details and then create a password for your new ESPN Plus account. Step 4: Provide your payment info such as credit card details or PayPal email, and that’s it. You now have an active ESPN Plus subscription. Once that’s sorted, you have two options for ESPN+ Roku installation. You can either install the app from your web browser or directly on your Roku device: Step 1: Visit the Roku Channel Store from your web browser or using your Roku player. Step 2: Search for the ESPN Roku app. Step 3: Click on the “Add channel” button to begin installation. Step 4: Once the installation finishes, open the ESPN app and log in using your credentials. Step 5: Select the “ESPN+” tab to start watching. When you log in, you may get a prompt to subscribe even though you already have an ESPN Plus subscription. If this happens, follow the steps below to re-link your account with your subscription: Step 1: Go to the “Settings” tab of your ESPN Roku app. Step 2: Select “Subscriptions,” then choose “ESPN+.” Step 3: Log in using your credentials, then copy the activation code on your screen. Step 4: Using your web browser, go to http://espn.com/activate. Step 5: Enter the activation code, then click on “Continue.” Step 6: Log in with your credentials if you have an existing ESPN account. If you don’t, create a new one. This process links your subscription to your Roku device so you can start streaming ESPN Plus with the player. You can also use your account on any of the other supported devices. Can you watch ESPN Plus on older Roku models?ESPN Plus supports many older Roku devices except for the following legacy models:
If you own any of these legacy Roku models and you still want to watch ESPN Plus, you might want to try casting using a supported Chromecast device. And if your older Roku device doesn’t show up on this list of legacy models, just follow the same steps as above to download and watch ESPN Plus. ESPN Plus supported devicesEven if you have a non-compatible Roku model and the above workaround doesn’t work for you, you still have many options to stream ESPN Plus. ESPN Plus works with a wide range of devices, including gaming consoles and even VR headsets. In addition to your web browser, you can use any of the following devices to watch ESPN Plus:
How to download ESPN Plus content on RokuWhile ESPN Plus has an offline viewing feature, this only works with the mobile app. That means you can’t download ESPN Plus content on Roku devices or any other streaming media players. The same holds true for other streaming services that offer offline viewing. They won’t let you download content to watch offline on your streaming media player as the device needs an internet connection to work. It’s good to note that while ESPN Plus allows offline viewing on mobile and tablet devices, you can only download select content. Not every single ESPN Plus title is available for offline viewing. But you should be able to download its scripted shows and documentaries and watch them offline without an internet connection. The final cutWith support for a wide range of models, Roku is an excellent option to stream ESPN Plus content. Just make sure your device isn’t among the list of legacy models that don’t support Roku ESPN Plus streaming. But if you’re planning to get a new Roku player, consider investing in one that offers powerful processing capabilities for the best streaming experience.And if you already have a compatible Roku player, consider getting a new ESPN Plus subscription to supplement your existing live TV streaming service. How much does it cost to get ESPN on Roku?ESPN+ Think of ESPN+ as an add-on to your existing streaming plan. When you sign up for ESPN+ at $6.99/mo or $70/annually, you get a load of exclusive live content from UFC, MLB, MLS, NHL, college and international sports, and more.
How do I activate ESPN on Roku?Roku: Subscription Linking. Start the ESPN app on your Roku device.. Select Settings.. Select Subscriptions.. Select ESPN+.. Select Log In.. Note down the activation code and go to http://espn.com/activate on your computer or mobile browser.. On your browser, enter the activation code and click Continue.. How can I stream ESPN for free?ESPN Online Streaming for Free and Cheap. fuboTV (free 7-day trial, no contract). Hulu with Live TV (free 7-day trial, starting at $65 per month for a TON of channels, no contract). Sling TV (free 3-day trial, regularly $30 per month but get $10 off the first month). Why can't I get ESPN on my Roku?You can watch ESPN on your Roku device by downloading the official ESPN app, or using an app with live TV like Hulu. The official ESPN Roku app is free to download, but you'll need to sign in with ESPN Plus or a cable provider. If you have a Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV account, you can also watch ESPN live there.
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