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The ESPN app on Xfinity X1 TV Boxes and Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity offers ESPN original content and shows, along with live and On Demand content from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, as well as ESPN on ABC (but not local ABC content), ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and/or ACCNX, depending on the ESPN app plan you subscribe to.
ESPN offers two plans starting with ESPN Select (previously ESPN+) and ESPN Unlimited (launched on August 21, 2025).
Note: The ESPN Unlimited plan isn’t available to purchase through Xfinity at this time.
You can subscribe separately to ESPN Select and view additional content in the ESPN app on your Xfinity platform. ESPN Select offers streaming access to:
- Live sporting events.
- Original content and shows.
- An On Demand library of past sporting events.
- Documentaries and other features.
- ESPN Select originals from top sports figures.
- Ariel & The Bad Guy with Ariel Helwani and more.
- Thousands of events from:
- MLB.
- NHL.
- MLS.
- FA Cup.
- Top Rank Boxing.
- Top college sports and more.
Access the ESPN app
To access the ESPN app, you’ll need:
- A compatible X1 TV Box or Xumo Stream Box,
- Xfinity Internet service (any level), and either:
- ESPN as part of your Xfinity TV service, or
- A subscription to ESPN Select (for ESPN Select content).
Note: The app isn’t compatible with RNG150, Pace Xi3, Samsung XG2v2, and Arris and Pace XG1v1 X1 TV Boxes.
ESPN app plans
Once within the app, content can be accessed multiple ways:
- Free content: ESPN3 and select On Demand clips are free and don’t require a subscription or ESPN TV service.
- Use your Xfinity credentials: Content available through ESPN channels that are part of your Xfinity TV service (including live channels and On Demand content), plus several internet-based digital services, can be accessed through the ESPN app. You’ll just need to enter your Xfinity ID and password when prompted for TV provider credentials. These channels may include:
- ACC Network
- ACCNX (with ACC Network in your package)
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPN3
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- ESPN Deportes
- SEC Network
- SECN+ (with SEC Network in your package)
- Subscribe to ESPN Select: ESPN Select content is a separate subscription streaming service offered by ESPN. You must have a subscription to ESPN Select to watch ESPN Select content. If you are an ESPN Select subscriber, you'll also be able to purchase select pay per view content offered through ESPN Select.
- Note: On August 21, 2025, ESPN automatically updated ESPN+ subscribers to ESPN Select. There has been no change to your login information nor to the content available to customers who were previously subscribed to ESPN+. In addition, some programming within the app may still be labeled as “ESPN+.”
- ESPN Unlimited: The new premium tier, ESPN Unlimited, provides access to ESPN traditional linear sports channels without a pay tv subscription, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, as well as ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX.
- Note: ESPN Unlimited plan is not available to purchase through Xfinity at this time but any ESPN channels you are subscribed to as part of your Xfinity TV package can be viewed in the ESPN app using your Xfinity credentials.
- Note: ESPN Unlimited plan is not available to purchase through Xfinity at this time but any ESPN channels you are subscribed to as part of your Xfinity TV package can be viewed in the ESPN app using your Xfinity credentials.
Watch within the ESPN app
- Select Apps from the Home screen. Navigate to the ESPN tile and select it.
- Once in the app, if you select certain ESPN, ESPN2, or other content, you may see a message to visit a URL on-screen and/or sign in with your TV Provider credentials.
- Choose Subscribe or Log in.
- Once logged in or newly subscribed, you can begin watching your favorite sports!
- When connected to your Xfinity Internet in-home WiFi, your Xfinity credentials will be automatically recognized once you sign in to the ESPN app with your MyDisney sign in.
Watch ESPN Select content
- Once in the app, select an ESPN Select show or event within the ESPN Select tab.
- Choose Subscribe or Log in.
- From here, you can:
- Log in with your ESPN Select username and password.
- Create an account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll see a message to visit an on-screen URL.
- Follow the prompts on your computer, laptop or mobile device to sign up for an ESPN Select subscription service.
- Please note that you'll have the option to sign up for ESPN Select as an individual subscription, or for the Disney+, ESPN Select, and Hulu bundle.
FAQs
Why can't I access the ESPN app on my X1 TV Box?
The app isn’t compatible with RNG150, Pace Xi3, Samsung XG2v2, and Arris and Pace XG1v1 X1 TV Boxes. If you have one of these, you’ll be able to exchange it on X1 by choosing the ESPN app tile and following the prompts to swap out your TV Box. Please note that you also need a subscription to ESPN to access content within the app.
I don’t have Xfinity TV but I have Xfinity Internet. Can I access the ESPN app?
Yes, but only if you have a Xumo Stream Box or an Xfinity Flex streaming TV Box. Please note that some content in the ESPN app requires either an ESPN Select subscription or for ESPN to be part of your TV service.
Is the ESPN app in HD?
Yes.
Is the ESPN app in 4K?
No.
What is ESPN Select?
ESPN Select is a separate subscription service offered by ESPN. It was formerly known as ESPN+.
Do I need to sign up or sign in to use ESPN Select?
Yes, if you want to access ESPN Select content within the ESPN app on your TV.
Start a new ESPN Select subscription by signing up directly in the ESPN app. The app will give you an activation code to enter along with an on-screen URL to complete the activation process.
Can I order ESPN Select through Xfinity? What about ESPN Unlimited?
Yes, you can subscribe to ESPN Select right on the ESPN app! Learn how from our ESPN Select billing FAQs.
Currently, ESPN Unlimited is not available through Xfinity.
How do I manage my existing ESPN Select subscription?
See our ESPN Select billing FAQs.
How much does ESPN Select cost?
ESPN Select has various plans and bundling options available at plus.espn.com.
I forgot my ESPN Select username or password. How do I find my username or reset my password?
Please visit the ESPN Help Center.
Does watching content in the ESPN app, including ESPN Select, count against my monthly internet data usage?
Yes, content is streamed over the internet, and will count toward your monthly data usage.
How do I block access to the ESPN app (includes ESPN Select)?
There are two ways you can set parental controls for the ESPN app:
- Lock TV-MA content under Settings > Parental Controls > TV Rating Locks. Once locked, a Parental Control PIN is required before you can access the app.
- You can block access to the ESPN app using an Application Lock.
Additional information
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