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Has anyone signed upr ESPN+ yet? I just got an email from WMU that gives me more questions than answers. So to get ESPN3 you have to sign up for ESPN+ AND have a cable package - no cord cutters?

Important Information Regarding ESPN Coverage of Western Michigan Athletics

KALAMAZOO, Mich.- As part of the Mid-American Conference broadcast rights owned by ESPN through 2026-27, it has been announced that beginning in 2018-19 several MAC athletic events will now be streamed on the new ESPN App, also known as ESPN+. Please find important information regarding ESPN+ below.

In addition to ESPN+, certain MAC athletic events will also be featured on cable television platforms such as ESPN2, ESPNU, CBS Sports Network (CBSSN) and other regional outlets. When streamed on ESPN3 and all “TV Everywhere”, events are still accessed using your TV provider’s username/password. ESPN+ is an internet-stream only platform (separate from ESPN3) and is not included in cable subscription packages. ESPN+ accounts are ordered through the App and cost $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year.

All schedule and broadcast information for Western Michigan athletic events can be found at: http://www.wmubroncos.com.

Fans who have any questions about the new ESPN App or ESPN+, may contact ESPN customer care:
· Online: support.espn.com
· Phone: 1-888-549-ESPN
· ESPN App: Live Chat Feature
· ESPN Customer Support Available: 9am to 1am ET, 7 days a week


ESPN+ Details

New Direct-to-Consumer video platform – launched in April by ESPN and The Walt Disney Company’s new Direct-to-Consumer & International division
Cost: $4.99/month or $49.99/year
Accessed via the ESPN App (not through cable television)
No contracts – subscribe and cancel at any time
7-day Free Trail period for any fan
HD-quality video with thousands of live events
Watch anywhere – mobile (iOS & Android), desktop, TV-connected devices (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, etc.)
One (1) ESPN+ subscription can have up to five (5) devices streaming simultaneously
In addition to MAC sports, an ESPN+ subscription gives a fan access to 1000’s more college sports events (across an array of sports) from more than 15 conferences
Also offers original shows, documentaries and 1000’s of live pro sports events (more info below)
MAC digital content will be live on both ESPN+ and ESPN3.
As is the case with ESPN linear TV, digital platform designation is assigned by ESPN
The ESPN App is the entry point for both ESPN+ and ESPN3 (and all “TV Everywhere” streaming)
The ESPN App can be downloaded for any of the aforementioned devices – and provides one-stop access to:
ESPN3 & “TV Everywhere” Streaming of ESPN Networks (with Pay TV provider credentials)
ESPN+ (direct subscription, $4.99/month)
Scores, News, Highlights and Radio/Podcasts (free to any user, no login required)
An ESPN+ subscription does not DOES NOT provide access to ESPN3 or ESPN’s “TV Everywhere” streaming
ESPN3 and all “TV Everywhere” streaming is still accessed using your TV provider’s username/password.
This is the case whether it’s a cable, satellite or new digital TV provider (DirecTV Now, Sling TV, Hulu, YouTube TV, etc.)

Eh, you can still use the other sites like VIPBOX and all that to watch these games that are on ESPN3, no thanks, im not gonna pay

I just tried it out on my roku and ESPN3 worked for me without having to sign up for plus... but as I was sdcrolling through the upcoming events I saw a Detroit Mercy / WMU women's soccer match on ESPN+. If football and basketball stay on ESPN3 I'm good.

(08-17-2018 12:42 PM)BaldingBroncoFan Wrote:  If football and basketball stay on ESPN3 I'm good.

At least three football games are currently scheduled for ESPN+. Delaware State, @BGSU and @CMU.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/tea...an-broncos

(08-17-2018 12:42 PM)BaldingBroncoFan Wrote:  I just tried it out on my roku and ESPN3 worked for me without having to sign up for plus... but as I was sdcrolling through the upcoming events I saw a Detroit Mercy / WMU women's soccer match on ESPN+. If football and basketball stay on ESPN3 I'm good.

WMU has three football games scheduled on espn+ so far, there are some that are designated as TBA. One of the games scheduled for espn+ is the cmu game. Can single games be purchased or do you need to subscribe for a whole year?

There is a 7 day free trial and a $4.99 a month option.

(08-17-2018 01:01 PM)BaldingBroncoFan Wrote:  There is a 7 day free trial and a $4.99 a month option.

For $5.00 a month, cancel anytime? Hardly a budget buster.

It's kind of BS that ESPN is both making our teams play during the week, AND requiring people to sign up for another service to watch those games.

(08-17-2018 01:18 PM)floridabronco Wrote:  

(08-17-2018 01:01 PM)BaldingBroncoFan Wrote:  There is a 7 day free trial and a $4.99 a month option.

For $5.00 a month, cancel anytime? Hardly a budget buster.

Agreed, but not the point. Eff ESPN.

I attend a few Army games in addition to the WMU games I get to,see and thus am on the road quite a bit during football season, relying on the various apps to see the games I am not attending that weeks. Always amazed at how good the video quality is. I knew this day was coming though, when they would start charging extra.

I will probably try gaming the system a bit, using trial weeks, or trying other ideas folks here might suggest, but ultimately probably end up paying for the months of subscription I need for the football season. It sucks though.

I used to subscribe to the college football "game plan" with ESPN, to get all the college football games. If they did that again, and added a free subscription to all of the online coverage, I probably would do that. I am a college football junkie.

I dont suppose the MAC will realize any addtional money as a result of this new espn pay to view app ??

(08-20-2018 12:47 PM)goldsworth Wrote:  I dont suppose the MAC will realize any addtional money as a result of this new espn pay to view app ??

(08-18-2018 05:01 AM)brovol Wrote:  I will probably try gaming the system a bit, using trial weeks, or trying other ideas folks here might suggest, but ultimately probably end up paying for the months of subscription I need for the football season. It sucks though.

According to the schedule, the first ESPN+ game is Delaware State (9/15) and the last ESPN+ game is at CMU (10/20). All of the games after CMU are ESPN2, ESPNU, CBSSN, or ESPN3. So it seems to me, you could try this:

- Get the 7-day trial period the day before the Delaware State game (9/14).
- Pay for one month when the 7-day trial period expires (9/21).
- Cancel immediately after the CMU game (10/20).

Do this and, at least in theory, you'd only have to pay $4.99 for the entire football season.

(08-21-2018 11:34 PM)The Colonel Wrote:  

(08-18-2018 05:01 AM)brovol Wrote:  I will probably try gaming the system a bit, using trial weeks, or trying other ideas folks here might suggest, but ultimately probably end up paying for the months of subscription I need for the football season. It sucks though.

According to the schedule, the first ESPN+ game is Delaware State (9/15) and the last ESPN+ game is at CMU (10/20). All of the games after CMU are ESPN2, ESPNU, CBSSN, or ESPN3. So it seems to me, you could try this:

- Get the 7-day trial period the day before the Delaware State game (9/14).
- Pay for one month when the 7-day trial period expires (9/21).
- Cancel immediately after the CMU game (10/20).

Do this and, at least in theory, you'd only have to pay $4.99 for the entire football season.

Good plan, and I won't even have to wear a ski mask to pull it off.

Actually, I will be attending the CMU game, so if those are the only two games on ESPN+I should be good just with the trial.

Don’t know for sure, but I’d guess there will be some WMU basketball coverage too.