ESPN and Fox team up for yet another sports bundle

ESPN and Fox are launching their respective standalone streaming services on the same day, and they have decided to offer a bundled package for both services. The bundle, called the ESPN/Fox bundle, will cost $40 per month, which is a $10 savings compared to subscribing to the services individually. The bundle includes the "ultimate" tier of ESPN, which provides access to all of ESPN's linear networks, as well as ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX. The Fox One service, which is part of the bundle, includes Fox Sports, FS1, and FD2, along with other Fox network brands such as Fox News, Fox Business, and Fox local stations. This new bundle is reminiscent of the previously proposed Venu Sports package, which was a joint venture between ESPN-parent Disney, Warner Bros., and Fox. However, Venu Sports never materialized due to legal challenges from a competing streamer, Fubo. The ESPN/Fox bundle is being marketed as a way to deliver premium experiences across platforms and meet consumers' needs for on-demand and anytime, anywhere access to content. However, the $40 monthly cost may still be considered steep, especially for those already subscribed to other streaming services.