General | August 17, 2018

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.)