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To watch the Ivy League on ESPN outside the U.S., click here.
In April 2018, the Ivy League and ESPN agreed to a long-term relationship to showcase Ivy League events through a variety of ESPN platforms, including at least 24 events annually on ESPN’s linear networks and more than 1,100 annually on ESPN+, one of ESPN's earliest conference partners after launching ESPN+.
- ESPN and Ivy League Reach 10-Year Agreement; More than 1,100 Conference Events Available on ESPN+ Each Year
- Every Conference Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Game Presented Each Season; Hundreds of Games from Additional Sports to be Featured; At Least 12 Conference Postseason Events
- At Least 24 Regular Season and Postseason Events Annually on an ESPN Linear Network, Including Select Football, Basketball and Olympic Sports
- Innovative Collaboration Brings the Ivy League Network to ESPN+ Direct-to-Consumer Platform
The comprehensive agreement was a 10-year deal for ESPN to become the exclusive national media rights partner for the conference, carrying more than 1,100 events annually from more than 35 sports on ESPN media platforms. The majority of those are exclusively available on
ESPN+, the direct-to-consumer sports streaming service which launched on April 12, 2018 from The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International division in partnership with ESPN. The Ivy League also has at least 24 events air on ESPN’s linear networks each year, including historic rivalries such as The Game: Harvard-Yale football, as well as the men’s and women’s basketball conference tournaments.
What is The Ivy League Network on ESPN?
ESPN and the Ivy League are in the midst of a ten-year deal in which ESPN covers over 1,100 events annually across more than 35 sports. Most of these events will be available through ESPN+. Learn more about ESPN+ here:
https://watch.espnplus.com/sports/
Do I need to sign-up for a new ESPN+ subscription?
Yes, to watch Ivy League content on ESPN+, you will be required to create a ESPN+ account. Ivy League content on ESPN+ can be accessed online at ESPN.com or through the ESPN app, which can be
downloaded here.
How do I subscribe to ESPN+?
A subscription to ESPN+ is available for purchase via the ESPN App and ESPN.com, and fans can only access ESPN+ content after they have subscribed. To sign up, please click here:
https://watch.espnplus.com/sports/
What is the price of ESPN+?
ESPN+ is offered at a price of $5.99/month or $59.99/year. A bundle option, which includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ is available for $13.99/month.
Where can I watch ESPN+ with my subscription?
A subscriber can watch ESPN+ in the Watch tab of the latest version of the ESPN App, available on the web, iPhone, iPad, tvOS, Android Handset, Roku, Chromecast and FireTV.
What Ivy League events will not be available on ESPN+?
The only Ivy League home events that will not be available on ESPN+ are events that appear on ESPN's linear channels (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNNews) and ESPN3. In addition to being broadcast on the linear network, the events will also be available digitally through cable authentication on ESPN3. The League has a select number of events throughout each year that are exclusive to ESPN3 through cable authentication, not an ESPN+ subscription.
Can I watch non-Ivy League events with my ESPN+ subscription?
Yes, your subscription will allow you to watch all ESPN+ content, including select games from MLB, MLS, NHL, and more, in addition to all Ivy League ESPN+ programming.
Will Ivy League programming be available outside the U.S.?
Yes, ESPN is available in a number of different countries outside the United States. If ESPN is not available in your country or territory,
click here to watch live events. Please note that while the vast majority of events will be available to international customers, technical limitations may eliminate select events.
Where can I find more information about The Ivy League’s partnership with ESPN?
To find more information, please click
here.