ESPN is the premier mobile app for sports fans, as evidenced by it being the No.1 sports app and an Editor's Choice on the App Store. And an Editors' Choice on Google Play.
You don't get these kinds of accolades by being somebody's buddy, let alone acclaimed on both platforms.
If you are evenly minutely serious about your sports fan status, it's high time you checked out the mobile app to find out what you're missing.
But to bring you up to speed, it's a lot. If you're packing this mobile app on your phone, there's no reason to be out of the loop on all things sports-related.
You can easily follow your team, get the latest scores and highlights. You can customize the home tab to keep a close eye on all your favorite sports and teams and prioritize their news.
And if you can't watch the screen, the app has you covered as you can subscribe to your favorite podcasts and listen to ESPN Radio live broadcasts.
● Watch thousands of ESPN shows and live events from across the various ESPN networks
● Sports scores
● On-demand news
● Action highlights
● Expert analysis
The free plan gets you:
● Monday night football from the NFL
● NBA and MLB
● College sports
● Golf
● Soccer, including the Euros
● Major tennis tournaments like the US Open and Wimbledon
● eSports
● And ESPN shows, such as Sportsnation, SportsCenter, etc.
The only catch is when it comes to watching live sports. Predictably enough, you need to subscribe to ESPN+.
As a subscriber, you can stream all manner of live sports action, get exclusive originals, premium sports articles, fantasy tools, and more. And you don't need cable, plus, it's all in HD.
Among the live sports is action from all the world's best leagues, including:
● International soccer
● NHL
● UFC
● MLS
● College sports and more
Live streaming is a cinch. You can tune into all your fav sports channels, including ESPN/2/3, ESPNU, SECN, and so on. However, which live coverage you can access is determined by the TV provider and package you have. And, in some cases, even your internet service provider.
You can also sit back and enjoy the entire 30 for 30 library and exclusive ESPN+ shows featuring famous American sports stars like Dana White and Alex Morgan.
The subscription is an exciting all-you-can-eat buffet of live sports coverage. As ever, though, pay close attention to the fine print before you commit yourself.
● You get a lot for free
● An attractive interface but maybe not the simplest to navigate
● A few devil-in-the-detail limitations you should be aware of
● Sometimes buggy
The ESPN app is downloadable from Google Play and Apple's App Store. Android users need to have 5.0, while other requirements vary by device. iOS users need to have 132.2 MB of storage space and iOS 13.0 or later.
The app scores an unremarkable 3.7 out of five at Google Play and 4.5 out of five at the App Store.
