Watch live and On Demand sports events with the ESPN sports app

The ESPN app on DIRECTV offers ESPN live, ESPN3 streaming, and ESPN On Demand content.

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Enjoy the ESPN app on your TV or on the go


DIRECTV subscribers can watch live ESPN content, select ESPN3 streaming content, and ESPN On Demand content with the interactive ESPN app. The channels available are based on how you sign in.

Sign In the ESPN app

  • Select DIRECTV as your TV provider and sign in with your DIRECTV user ID and password and enjoy the same ESPN channels included in your package lineup.
  • Or looking for more that ESPN has to offer? ESPN Unlimited through DIRECTV gives you access to ESPN+ and other exclusive sports events.
  • To access ESPN Unlimited, you must activate a separate user ID and password, for additional details see ESPN Unlimited through DIRECTV.


Locate the ESPN app on your TV:

  • The ESPN app is preloaded on Gemini for customers with a satellite dish or streaming with no satellite dish
  • Just press Apps on your remote or select Apps in the menu bar.
  • Or, for Satellite customers without a Gemini, just tune to any ESPN channel (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN NEWS, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network etc.).
  • When the SNIPE or ATTRACT icons appear, press the red button on your DIRECTV remote.


Heads up: The ESPN TV app is available on Genie HR44, HR54 & HS17 (Genie 2) receivers.

Stream the ESPN app on compatible devices, mobile devices or watch online:

  • Download the ESPN app for Apple iOS or Android OS devices
  • Or go to espn.com/watch
 
For troubleshooting the ESPN app, refer to www.support.espn.com

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