ESPN Unlimited vs Sling Essentials vs ESPN Select
Sling Essentials carries ESPN and ESPN2 live; ESPN Unlimited carries every ESPN network plus ESPN+ content; ESPN Select is the ESPN+ catalog without the live TV networks. The bundle rows add Disney+ and Hulu.
Verdict
Live ESPN networks: Sling Essentials is lowest at $19.99/mo. ESPN Unlimited is $31.99/mo. Annual price: ESPN Unlimited is $319.99/yr.
ESPN+ catalog only: ESPN Select is $13.99/mo. Annual price: ESPN Select is $139.99/yr.
With Disney+ and Hulu, ESPN Unlimited: Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle is $35.99/mo.
With Disney+ and Hulu, ESPN Select: Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle is $21.99/mo.
Same-kind plans
“No priced plan” means the catalog has no price for that row. An em dash means the row does not include that service. Neither one is a guessed price.
Add these services to the calculator
| Plan | ESPN | Sling TV | Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live ESPN networks | ESPN Unlimited $31.99/mo · $319.99/yr Official Last checked ESPN Fan SupportAdd ESPN to the calculatorAll ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes) plus everything in Select. | Sling Essentials $19.99/mo Official Last checked Sling TVAdd Sling TV to the calculatorESPN and ESPN2 plus kids and classic-TV channels. Fewer ESPN networks than ESPN Unlimited. One stream, 50 hours of DVR. | — |
| ESPN+ catalog only | ESPN Select $13.99/mo · $139.99/yr Official Last checked ESPN Fan SupportAdd ESPN to the calculatorESPN+ events and replays, without the live ESPN TV networks. | — | — |
| With Disney+ and Hulu, ESPN Unlimited | — | — | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle $35.99/mo Official Last checked Disney+ Help CenterAdd Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle to the calculatorAd-supported Disney+ and Hulu with all ESPN networks. |
| With Disney+ and Hulu, ESPN Select | — | — | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle $21.99/mo Official Last checked Disney+ Help CenterAdd Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle to the calculatorAd-supported Disney+ and Hulu with ESPN Select. |
Every listed price
Every priced plan on these services, including tiers that are not in the rows above. USD, before tax.
| Service | Plan | Price | Ads | Check | Last checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN | ESPN SelectESPN+ events and replays, without the live ESPN TV networks.Add ESPN to the calculator | $13.99/mo · $139.99/yr | Ads | Official | ESPN Fan Support | |
| ESPN | ESPN UnlimitedAll ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes) plus everything in Select.Add ESPN to the calculator | $31.99/mo · $319.99/yr | Ads | Official | ESPN Fan Support | |
| Sling TV | Sling EssentialsESPN and ESPN2 plus kids and classic-TV channels. Fewer ESPN networks than ESPN Unlimited. One stream, 50 hours of DVR.Launched April 9, 2026 at $19.99/month (EchoStar release).Add Sling TV to the calculator | $19.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling SelectFOX News, FS1, NFL Network and more; locals only in select markets.sling.com lists “starting at $19.99/mo”; the price can be higher where local channels are carried.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $19.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling Essentials & SelectBoth lineups; up to four streams.sling.com lists “starting at $34.99/mo”.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $34.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling OrangeESPN, TNT, CNN, AMC and other cable channels. One stream.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $45.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling BlueNews and entertainment channels, FOX and NBC in select markets. Up to three streams.sling.com lists “starting at $45.99/mo”; higher in markets with local channels.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $45.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Sling TV | Sling Orange & BlueSling’s fullest lineup. Up to four streams.sling.com lists “starting at $60.99/mo”.Add Sling TV to the calculator | $60.99/mo | — | Official | Sling TV | |
| Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select BundleAd-supported Disney+ and Hulu with ESPN Select.Add Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle to the calculator | $21.99/mo | Ads | Official | Disney+ Help Center | |
| Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Select Bundle PremiumNo-ads Disney+ and Hulu. ESPN Select still has ads.Add Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle to the calculator | $32.99/mo | No ads | Official | Disney+ Help Center | |
| Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited BundleAd-supported Disney+ and Hulu with all ESPN networks.Add Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle to the calculator | $35.99/mo | Ads | Official | Disney+ Help Center | |
| Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle | Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited Bundle PremiumNo-ads Disney+ and Hulu. ESPN Unlimited still has ads.Add Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN bundle to the calculator | $44.99/mo | No ads | Official | Disney+ Help Center |