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Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.ESPN has long been one of the biggest names in sports television, from live games and major events to daily studio shows like “SportsCenter,” “First Take,” and “Pardon the Interruption.” But as more fans move away from traditional cable, ESPN has shifted its focus to streaming.That evolution now runs through the ESPN app, which gives sports fans a more direct way to watch live games, studio programming, ESPN+ content, on-demand replays and more in one place. The updated platform includes multiple subscription options, headlined by ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited, with the latter designed for fans who want access to ESPN’s full lineup of networks and services without relying only on a traditional TV package.So, what does the ESPN app include, how is it different from ESPN+, and which plan makes the most sense for sports fans?Here is everything you need to know about the ESPN app, including available plans, live sports coverage, streaming options and what subscribers get with each package.What is the ESPN streaming service?The ESPN streaming service is the network’s direct-to-consumer platform, built into the ESPN app. Instead of limiting access to fans with a traditional cable, satellite or live TV streaming subscription, ESPN now offers its own subscription plans that allow users to watch live sports, studio shows, original programming, highlights, replays and ESPN+ content in one place.The service is designed to be a central hub for ESPN’s sports coverage. Depending on the plan, subscribers can stream events and programming from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SEC Network+ and ACCNX. That means fans can use the ESPN app to follow everything from NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and college football and college basketball to soccer, UFC, golf, tennis, documentaries and more.The app also includes ESPN’s daily studio programming, including shows like “SportsCenter,” “First Take” and “College GameDay,” along with on-demand replays, original series, personalized highlights and app features such as multiview on supported devices.ESPN currently offers two main streaming tiers: ESPN Select, which is built around ESPN+ content, and ESPN Unlimited, which includes ESPN’s full lineup of networks and services. For sports fans who want ESPN without relying only on a cable package, the ESPN app is now the main way to stream the network’s live events and programming directly.ESPN subscription plans, pricesESPN offers two main standalone subscription plans: ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited. The right choice depends on how much ESPN content you want to stream and whether you are looking for ESPN+ content only, or full access to ESPN’s live TV networks.ESPN Select is the lower-c