Your ESPN charges are set to increase, and the bundles for Disney+ and Hulu are also at risk.
ESPN Select, Unlimited, and various Disney+ and Hulu bundles will see price increases starting on September 17.
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Once again, streaming services are raising their prices, and this time it’s ESPN's turn to impact your budget.
Beginning September 17, both ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited will have higher prices (according to ESPN support). This will also affect multiple Disney+ and Hulu bundles, representing the first increase since the standalone ESPN app was launched last August.
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What changes are coming on September 17?
ESPN Select will increase from $12.99 to $13.99 per month, a rise of $1, while the annual plan will go from $129.99 to $139.99, an increase of $10. ESPN Unlimited will see similar changes: the monthly rate will rise from $29.99 to $31.99, and the annual fee will increase from $299.99 to $319.99, adding $2 each month and $20 annually.
Additionally, the three Disney-branded bundles that include ESPN Select will also become more expensive. The ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select package will increase from $19.99 to $21.99 per month, adding $2 to the cost.
The ad-free option will see a rise from $29.99 to $32.99, marking a $3 increase monthly. Meanwhile, the legacy ad-free bundle (not available for new subscribers) will go up from $24.99 to $27.99, also a $3 jump.
Plan | Current Price | New Price (Sept. 17) | Increase
--- | --- | --- | ---
ESPN Select Monthly | $12.99 | $13.99 | +$1
ESPN Select Annual | $129.99 | $139.99 | +$10
ESPN Unlimited Monthly | $29.99 | $31.99 | +$2
ESPN Unlimited Annual | $299.99 | $319.99 | +$20
Disney+, Hulu + ESPN Select (with ads) | $19.99 | $21.99 | +$2
Disney+, Hulu + ESPN Select (ad-free) | $29.99 | $32.99 | +$3
Legacy Disney+, Hulu + ESPN Select (ad-free) | $24.99 | $27.99 | +$3
Bundles with ESPN Unlimited | No change | No change | $0
Why is ESPN increasing prices at this time?
The upcoming price adjustment, effective September 2026, marks the first increase for ESPN Select and Unlimited plans since the re-launch of the network's streaming services last August. This revamp also introduced a scrollable, short-form video feed and a personalized segment of SportsCenter.
This price hike is not occurring in isolation. Just last week, Peacock raised its prices by up to $3 per month, and Apple also increased the costs of Apple Music and Apple One. If you're about to see a rise in your ESPN bill, it's wise to verify which bundle you’re currently subscribed to before September 17.
For those interested, sticking with a package based on Unlimited will avoid this issue altogether, but it does come with the trade-off of not having access to ESPN's full network lineup.
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Starting September 17th, ESPN Select will increase to $13.99 per month, while Unlimited will rise to $31.99, along with several Disney Plus and Hulu bundles also experiencing price hikes.