How to Watch ESPN on Roku Devices in 2023?

ESPN+ is a good fit for people who want more ESPN content and is a low-cost way to increase the amount of content available to stream anytime. If you have Roku at home, that's great because this article will show you how to watch ESPN on Roku in great detail.

Not only that, but you will also get a way to download your favorite ESPN Plus content on Roku. So, go ahead and read this article thoroughly!

Section 1: About ESPN Plus

ESPN Plus is one of America's popular subscription-based streaming services, run by Walt Disney and Hearst Communications. With ESPN Plus, you can watch a lot of sports content, including American football, Canadian football, auto racing, ice hockey, cricket, baseball, tennis, golf, and many more.

ESPN+ and ESPN are excellent options for sports fans, but they are different. ESPN is a sports TV channel focusing primarily on live events and scheduled programs. It is also accessible as an ESPN app on several streaming devices, including Apple TV, Firestick, and Roku.

Meanwhile, ESPN+ is a streaming service that combines on-demand entertainment into one location. In addition to the regular ESPN channels, ESPN+ has its own set of exclusives.

In summary, ESPN is still the best option if you want to watch most sports events live, while ESPN+ offers a way to expand the amount of content you can watch.

ESPN Plus, as previously mentioned, is a subscription-based streaming service with an extensive library of content. To stream your favorite content from ESPN+, you need to choose between monthly and annual subscription options. Besides, there is also combo deals where you get a bundle of services, such as Hulu + Disney Plus + ESPN Plus as a single subscription.

1.1 How Much Does ESPN Plus Cost?

For the time being, ESPN Plus offers two subscription plans. One is the sole ESPN Plus subscription, while the second is the ESPN+ bundled with Disney+ and Hulu. For instance, a subscription to ESPN Plus costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 for the whole year.

On the other hand, if you want to have ESPN Plus with Disney+ and Hulu as a bundle, it will cost you $13.99 a month. Regardless of which plan you choose, you'll see the same identical content. The only difference is that you also get Hulu and Disney+ content with the second plan.

1.2 Is It Possible to Get ESPN Plus on Roku?

Of course, you can watch all your favorite ESPN Plus shows on your Roku streaming device, although not directly. Currently, there is no ESPN Plus app on the Roku Channel Store. So, it's not straightforward to get ESPN Plus on your device and stream content from it.

Despite that, you can use the ESPN app to watch all the ESPN+ content you want. All you need is an ESPN+ account and an active subscription to access ESPN Plus content through the ESPN app.

Section 2: How to Download ESPN Roku App and Sign Up For ESPN+ on Roku

As mentioned before, there isn't an ESPN Plus app yet on the Roku Channel Store. Instead, you will need to access ESPN Plus on Roku through the ESPN app.

2.1 How to Sign Up for ESPN+

If you don't have an account yet, here are the steps to sign up for ESPN+.

• First, open the browser and proceed to the official ESPN Plus website.
• Click on the small link that says "Subscribe to ESPN+ only" if you only want ESPN Plus without the bundle.

• Since you don't have an account yet, you must create one first and fill out the required information. Afterward, click the yellow "Sign Up" button.

• After that, subscribe to ESPN Plus with the plan you want.

• Type in your credit card information, click "I accept", and then click "Buy ESPN Plus".
• A pop-up will appear. You can start streaming on ESPN Plus by clicking the yellow "Get Started" button.

2.2 How to Download ESPN on Roku

At this point, you already have the account. Next, we will show you the steps to download the ESPN Roku app.

• Connect your Roku device to the WIFI network. This way, you can watch ESPN on Roku without cable later on.
• Press the "Home" button on your Roku remote to go to the "Home Screen". Next, click on "Streaming Channels".

• Select the Search button under Streaming Channels and type ESPN using the on-screen keyboard.
• Look for the app on your Roku and choose ESPN from the results list.
• Finally, click "Add Channel" to get the Roku ESPN app. The Roku ESPN app will start downloading and being installed on the Roku device.

• Once you've installed the ESPN app, tap the "Go to Channel" button to access ESPN Plus.

Section 3: How to Activate ESPN on Roku?

Finally, you have the ESPN Roku app. However, you need to activate it to stream all your favorite ESPN Plus content. The following guide will help you to activate the ESPN Roku app.

• Open the ESPN app on your Roku device and proceed to the "Settings" icon on the top right corner of the screen.

• Tap the button labeled "Subscriptions". Then, click the "Subscribe" button beside ESPN Plus and input the correct login information to get into your account by clicking on the login button. Afterward, your screen will show you a code for activation.

• Visit the ESPN Activation page right away on your desktop or laptop, enter the Activation Code in the appropriate column, and press the Continue button.

• You can use the ESPN Roku app to stream your favorite ESPN Plus content if the activation is successful.

Section 4: How to Watch ESPN+ on Roku?

By the time you activate your account, you can start watching content provided on ESPN+ through the ESPN Roku app. You will see all the content available, including live sports matches from the best leagues in the world and their replays. For instance, you can watch live events from UFC, MLB, NHL, Top Rank Boxing, PGA TOUR LIVE, LaLiga, and plenty of college sports.

Also, you can enjoy original shows from famous figures in sports. As for shows, Dana White's Contender Series, UFC Destined, and UFC Fight Island: Declassified, including the original like Detail with Daniel Cormier, are all available on ESPN Plus on Roku.

Similarly, the 30-for-30 documentaries, which have won awards, are also in your pocket. The Last Dance, The Two Escobars, Youngstown Boys, Vick, Catching Hell, and The U are a few 30-for-30 titles you wouldn't want to miss out on.

4.1 How to Watch ESPN on Roku Without Cable

As for ESPN, the live sports TV channel, there are a lot of streaming services on Roku that offer ESPN. So there is also a way to watch ESPN TV channels without having a cable TV subscription. You simply go to the Roku homepage and choose which streaming services you want to access ESPN. Examples include Sling TV, Hulu, Youtube TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo TV, or the ESPN Roku app itself.

Section 5: Can I Download ESPN Plus Content on Roku?

All the sports matches and shows are all exciting. At least once, you must be thinking about how to download ESPN videos so you can watch them again later. The good news is that the ESPN app does provide an offline viewing option.

However, the bad news is that it is only compatible with the mobile app. Because of this, you won't be able to download ESPN+ content to your Roku or other media player. Similarly, not every piece of content is available for offline viewing.

Nevertheless, a third-party ESPN video downloader is another way to watch the matches and shows offline.