How To Activate ESPN Via espn.com/activate

To activate ESPN: 1. Download and/or Open the ESPN channel on your device. 3. Visit espn.com/activate from a web browser on a desktop or mobile phone. 4. Note the activation code that appears on your device. 5. Enter that activation code into your web browser. 6. Watch all the ESPN!

The ESPN app is supported on a wide variety of different set top and gaming devices. You’ll find instructions for activating ESPN on each device further down the page.

Note that there is also an ESPN+ app that you may be looking for that has a slightly different offering. ESPN+ typically covers additional content from on-demand videos to additional ESPN Insider type videos. If you are looking to activate ESPN+ please visit this page instead.

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How To ESPN On Apple TV

To activate ESPN on Apple TV:

  1. Start your Apple TV and go to the ESPN channel (You may need to download it first)
  2. Write down the activation code you see on the screen.
  3. Launch a web browser on your computer.
  4. Visit espn.com/activate
  5. Enter your ESPN activation code.

How To Activate ESPN on Roku

To activate ESPN on Roku:

  1. Search for ESPN from the Roku main menu or by selecting it from the Movies & TV section of the Channel Store.
  2. Open the channel and note the code that appears on the screen.
  3. On a web browser, go to www.espn.com/activate
  4. Enter your activation code, and select Submit.

How To Activate ESPN on Chromecast

Unfortunately there is no native app for streaming ESPN to your Chromecast. However, you can follow the directions below to cast ESPN from a mobile device to your Chromecast:

  1. From your mobile device open the ESPN app.
  2. Find and play the content you wish to stream
  3. Select the Chromecast icon at the top of the screen and then select your Chromecast device to cast your streaming to your TV.

How To Activate ESPN On Smart TV

To activate ESPN on a smart TV:

  1. Start (or download and start) the ESPN app on your Smart TV. 
  2. An activation code appears on your screen.
  3. Go to www.espn.com/activate on a web browser using a computer or mobile device.
  4. Enter the code that is displayed on the Smart TV that you want to activate and press ‘Submit’.

How To Activate ESPN On Samsung Smart TV

To activate ESPN on a Samsung Smart TV:

  1. Start (or download and start) the ESPN app on your Samsung Smart TV. 
  2. An activation code appears on your screen.
  3. Go to www.espn.com/activate on a web browser using a computer or mobile device.
  4. Enter the code that is displayed on the Samsung TV that you want to activate and press ‘Submit’.

How To Activate ESPN On Xbox One

To Activate ESPN on an Xbox One:

  1. Open the ESPN app on your Xbox One.
  2. An activation code appears on the screen.
  3. Using a web browser on your computer or mobile device, go to espn.com/activate
  4. Enter the ESPN activation code.
  5. Once you successfully signed up, the screen on your Xbox One refreshes, and automatically signs into the ESPN app.

How To Activate ESPN On Xfinity

To Activate ESPN on Spectrum you must first be subscribed to ESPN. Then, follow these directions:

  • Press the Xfinity button on your remote
  • Select Apps
  • Select ESPN
  • Choose Sign Up or Login
  • Either Log in with your ESPN username and password or sign up for a new account.
  • Select Sign In, then you should be good to go!

How To Activate ESPN On Fire TV or Firestick

To activate ESPN from an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV:

  • From Firestick’s home screen, select “Apps”
  • Choose ESPN App
  • Log in to your ESPN account using your username and password

How Much Does ESPN Cost?

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Monthly
Price
$5.99N/A FREE FREE FREE FREE* N/A FREE
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No Trial Currently Available for ESPN or ESPN+

Things To Note

  • You must be an active ESPN subscriber.
  • You can create an account and subscribe via the ESPN website

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