# ESPN Player — Europe, ME, Africa & Asia

> Live and on-demand sports streaming service with ESPN channels and documentaries. (iPhone/iPad app by Disney Electronic Content, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-player/id578584077 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Disney Electronic Content, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284888248)
- Category: Sports, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,861 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-player/id578584077/reviews.md

## What is ESPN Player?

Watch your favourite sports on ESPN Player with thousands of events live & on-demand, anywhere, anytime. Immerse yourself in some of the greatest sport documentaries ever made with ESPN’s award winning ESPN Films catalogue, plus four ESPN TV 24/7 channels. Plus you can take ESPN Films offline with downloadable content.
ESPN Player is ESPN’s live and on-demand sport subscription service, and is available in Europe, Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia. 

How do I sign up?

A subscription is required to watch ESPN Player. You can start your subscription within the App using Apple In-App purchasing.  Your Apple Pay Account will be charged when you confirm purchase. 

Your subscription (once started) will renew automatically unless you cancel.  You can manage your subscription in Apple subscription settings.

What are the features?

•	Every game live and on-demand for 30 days after original air date
•	Four ESPN TV Channels available 24/7 (SEC Network, ESPNU, ACC Network & Longhorn Network)
•	Cast via Google ChromeCast or airplay to Apple TV right from the video player to bring the experience to the big screen*.
•	Seven day listings for upcoming sports and events
•	Take ESPN Films offline with downloadable content

*To watch ESPN Player on TV you will require Apple TV (TvOS) or ChromeCast.

What content is on ESPN Player?

Sports Include**:

•	NCAA College Football, Regular Season games, Bowl Games and College Football Playoff
•	NCAA Basketball, Regular Season games plus every game from March Madness plus NIT tournaments.
•	NCAA Hockey, including Frozen Four
•	NCAA Baseball, Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Softball, Soccer and more.
•	X Games
•	Little League World Series
•	National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL)
•	Major League Lacrosse
•	A vast catalogue of ESPN Films
•	ESPN Studio shows including College GameDay & Pardon the Interruption and more.
•	If that wasn’t enough, an ESPN Player subscription also gives you access to four ESPN U.S. College Sport TV channels, ESPNU, the SEC Network, ACC Network and Longhorn Network available 24/7. 
•	**Sport & content varies based on your location. Please visit the FAQs in the App or on www.ESPNPlayer.com

By continuing, you are agreeing to the Terms of Use of ESPN Player. https://disneytermsofuse.com/. 

For more information about how we use your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy: https://disneyprivacycenter.com/

## Key features

- Live and on-demand sports events
- Four ESPN TV channels 24/7
- Downloadable content for offline viewing
- Award-winning ESPN Films catalogue
- Cast to TV via Chromecast or AirPlay
- Upcoming sports and events listings

## What do users think of ESPN Player?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great for U.S. sports fans living overseas
- 👍 Good selection of games
- 👍 High-quality videos

**Cons**

- 🐛 Unreliable, crashes, and glitches
- 🚫 Not available in certain regions/areas
- 🚫 Limited game coverage, especially for certain teams/conferences
- 🚫 Slow streaming and poor video quality
- 🚫 Flaky casting and playback controls

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Replay list doesn't update
- Commercial breaks disrupt playback
- Sudden stops during on-demand viewing

**Most requested features**

- Apple TV app
- Improved search and navigation
- More categories and ability to follow specific shows

## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/espn-player/id578584077/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Slow and obnoxious

*2022-12-31, version 12.0315*

Gave this a spin while on vacation abroad. Hard to find the game. Terrible video quality on quality Wi-Fi. Even the commercial break message was illegible. Casting was flaky at best. Felt like a pretty hard waste of $14.

### 1/5 — Replay list doesn’t update

*2022-09-05, version 12.0315*

This app has gotten very poor. No replays available for any college football now in the last 3 days. Don’t waste your time. Very disappointing

### 5/5 — Apple TV App

*2022-09-05, version 12.0315*

You need an Apple TV App!!!

### 1/5 — College football 2022

*2022-09-04, version 12.0315*

I’ve been long awaiting college football’s new season and now I see that the app (ESPN Player for Europe) is not functioning as it always has. There is no longer a Football Live and upcoming section as there has always been and as there still is for other sports. 
I can’t find the best games that I want to see. I can’t find college game day. 
Is this a sign of how the app will be from now on? Has there been some changes this year? Will it be this way for college basketball as well? 
Or are there updates that need to be made? Or am I supposed to switch to ESPN + for Europe?? 
Please help!! This is very frustrating!!

### 1/5 — Does not deliver

*2022-05-25, version 12.0315*

80% of games are fine.  I have had several instances where promised NHL games are not available, games are only available in Spanish and after multiple instance and complaints the response from Customer Service is sorry but no refunds.  Maybe no problem with other sports, I use primarily for NHL as I live internationally.

### 1/5 — Can’t access in my state when I should be able to

*2022-02-05, version 11.1206*

SO frustrating. I’m an ESPN+ subscriber, I live in Brooklyn, NY and iPhone app says it doesn’t work in this region, yet I have no issues watching ESPN+ via my Roku on TV. Please fix this ASAP, have the reason I have this subscription is to watch games on-the-go. Such a fundamental issue to fix.

### 1/5 — European ESPN+? More like ESPN-

*2022-01-02, version 3.5*

- Video crashes repeatedly when streamed to Apple TV which you have to do as there’s no Apple TV app

- The schedule of live events is rarely ever correctly synced, the replay library leaves much to be desired

- College sports being shown on ESPN2 isn’t always available

- Horrible live play controls (don’t try to rewind or hold your place if you have to go do something)

Not sure why this isn’t comparable to ESPN+

### 1/5 — Joke

*2021-11-13, version 3.5*

“Watch anywhere” is not true at all. I have the subscription, but after downloading it says “application not available in your area.”

### 5/5 — Great but…

*2021-10-11, version 3.5*

Works great love keeping up with my sports. Would be nice to have more categories or be able to follow certain shows

### 5/5 — Was working great.  Now won’t load.

*2021-10-02, version 3.5*

Says unavailable in your area even though it was fine

## Frequently asked questions about ESPN Player

### What is ESPN Player?

ESPN Player is a live and on-demand sports subscription service offering thousands of events, including NCAA college sports, X Games, and a vast catalogue of ESPN Films. It also provides access to four ESPN TV channels 24/7.

### What sports content is available on ESPN Player?

Content includes NCAA College Football and Basketball (including March Madness), NCAA Hockey, Baseball, Lacrosse, X Games, Little League World Series, National Women's Soccer League, Major League Lacrosse, and a wide array of ESPN Films and studio shows. Specific content may vary by location.

### How do I subscribe to ESPN Player?

A subscription is required and can be started within the app using Apple In-App purchasing. Your Apple Pay account will be charged upon confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled and can be managed in your Apple subscription settings.

### Can I watch ESPN Player on my TV?

Yes, you can cast ESPN Player to your TV using Google Chromecast or Apple AirPlay from the video player. To watch on TV, you will require an Apple TV (tvOS) or a Chromecast device.

### Is ESPN Player available in my region?

ESPN Player is available in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. Sport and content availability may vary based on your specific location. For detailed information, please refer to the FAQs within the app or on the ESPN Player website.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 13.404 — 2023-05-16

- Various Bug Fixes

### 13.214 — 2023-02-28

- Various Bug Fixes

### 12.0315 — 2022-03-28

- Various Bug Fixes

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