Find Out What You'll Pay for ESPN DTC
Answer a few quick questions to discover your path to accessing WWE premium live events and other ESPN DTC content.
What's your current ESPN situation?
You Have ESPN Cable Channel
Great! Now let's find out if your provider has a deal with ESPN for free DTC access.
Which provider gives you the ESPN cable channel?
You Have ESPN+
⚠️ Important Clarification
ESPN+ is separate and distinct from both the ESPN cable channel and the upcoming ESPN DTC service. WWE events will be EXCLUSIVE to DTC - they will NOT be available on ESPN+.
How do you currently pay for ESPN+?
No ESPN Services
No problem! You're a streaming-only user who will need to subscribe to ESPN DTC to access WWE premium live events.
💳 Your ESPN DTC Cost:
This gives you access to all ESPN DTC content, including WWE premium live events, starting in 2026.
🎉 Great News!
✅ You Get FREE Access to ESPN DTC!
Your provider has already struck a deal with ESPN, which means you'll get ESPN DTC at no additional cost.
This includes access to WWE premium live events like SummerSlam and WrestleMania starting in 2026!
Why is it free? Charter (Spectrum), DirecTV, FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and Verizon Fios have negotiated deals with ESPN to provide DTC access to their ESPN cable channel subscribers.
📺 You Have ESPN Cable, But...
Unfortunately, your provider hasn't struck a deal with ESPN for free DTC access.
💳 Your ESPN DTC Cost:
Even though you already pay for ESPN through your cable provider, you'll need to pay separately for ESPN DTC to access WWE premium live events. This may change before the expected 2026 launch of WWE on ESPN DTC so be sure to monitor credible news sources to see if and when your provider gains free access.
Why do I have to pay twice? According to Wrestlenomics, so far only Charter (Spectrum), DirecTV, FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and Verizon Fios have negotiated free DTC access for their customers as of August 6, 2025.
📦 Disney Bundle Subscriber
🎯 Special Discount Available!
As a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ bundle subscriber, you're eligible for a special ESPN DTC offer for the first 12 months:
This special bundle includes your existing Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ services PLUS ESPN DTC access.
This is significantly cheaper than paying $29.99 just for ESPN DTC alone!
📱 Standalone ESPN+ Subscriber
You currently pay $11.99/month or $119.99/year for ESPN+ alone.
❌ No Discount Available
Unfortunately, standalone ESPN+ subscribers do not get any discount on ESPN DTC.
💳 Your ESPN DTC Cost:
This would be in addition to your current ESPN+ subscription to access WWE premium live events on DTC.
Consider upgrading: You might want to consider switching to the Disney Bundle to get the special $29.99/month offer that includes DTC! This offer is only available for the first 12 months, according to ESPN .