5/15/2026
Here’s How to Get ESPN Unlimited for Free
Thinking about joining ESPN Unlimited? Here's the best way to score access online for free.
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If you’re thinking about joining ESPN Unlimited, a free trial is the best way to test out a streaming platform to see if it’s a good fit. However, ESPN Unlimited doesn’t offer a free trial, but we found a clever workaround to watch for free.
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You can get ESPN Unlimited for free, if you sign up for DirecTV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV. All three services offer free trials for up to five days of use.
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These days, there are a number of live TV streaming platforms that include ESPN Unlimited, as well as other channels that’ll get you access to games and events from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA and other sports leagues online at home. Most of the streaming platforms below include promos and free trials that’ll help save you additional money while allowing you to watch ESPN Unlimited online for free.
DirecTV
Free Trial
DirecTV
Get access to ESPN Unlimited.
DirecTV is offering a five-day free trial, which will let you watch ESPN Unlimited for free. Access to the streaming app comes with all of the streaming packages, which include unlimited DVR storage. In addition, you’ll get access to local channels and the ability to stream on up to three devices at the same time.
Right now, you can sign up starting at $89.99 for the first 24 months of service ($94.99 per month afterward) DirecTV’s “Choice” Signature Package.
FuboTV
Free trial
FuboTV
Fubo offers a five-day free trial for new users who sign up, and the streaming service includes access to ESPN Unlimited online. The service offers a promo that’ll get you up to $30 off the first month, starting as low as $45.99 (reg. $55.99 per month). Once set up, customers get access to ESPN Unlimited, as well as nearly 30 live TV sports channels.
Hulu
Free Trial
Hulu + Live TV
With a three-day free trial, Hulu + Live TV gives you access to ESPN Unlimited, in addition to more than 95 live TV channels for $89.99 per month. And, unlike the rest of the options, you can also expand your content library by bundling Hulu + Live TV with Hulu and Disney+.
About ESPN Unlimited
ESPN
ESPN Unlimited
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN. A subscription includes instant access for $29.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on-demand.
ESPN Unlimited is also good to watch for surprise celebrity appearances. Every now and then, musicians have been known to drop in and give their thoughts and opinions on the latest news in the sports world. Famous recording artists, like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Saweetie, Drake, John Legend, Post Malone, Cindy Blackman Santana, Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Eric Church and others.
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