Fetch TV has secured a multi-year renewal of its distribution agreement with ESPN, ensuring subscribers will continue to access the Disney-owned sports network’s extensive coverage of the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB and more.
The deal comes just days after Foxtel and Kayo announced their own ESPN extension, and follows Disney’s move earlier this year to integrate ESPN channels and content into streaming service Disney+ at no extra cost.
Under the agreement, Fetch customers will continue to have access to ESPN and ESPN2, with the channels seamlessly integrated into the platform. The previous multi-year extension was announced in December 2023, maintaining an ongoing partnership between the companies.
Fetch currently offers ESPN and ESPN2 as part of its $6-per-month Vibe Pack and $20 Ultimate Pack subscriptions to existing Fetch subscribers.
From Fetch:
Fetch Announces Multi-Year ESPN Distribution Renewal, Strengthening Premium Sports Offering for Australian Viewers
Fetch TV, a leading Australian home entertainment platform, today announced the renewal of their long-standing distribution agreement with ESPN, ensuring Fetch customers continue to enjoy unparalleled access to ESPN’s vast array of premium sports content.
This multi-year agreement reinforces Fetch’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive and affordable family household entertainment experience.
In an increasingly dynamic sports content landscape, the continued availability of ESPN on the Fetch platform provides subscribers with the world’s most sought-after sporting events and analysis.
“We are thrilled to extend our successful multi-year agreement with ESPN,” said Dominic Arena, CEO of Fetch TV.
“Sports content remains important to our audience, and ESPN delivers an unmatched breadth and depth of global sporting action on Fetch.’
“This renewal underscores our dedication to be the leading family home entertainment solution with all the best content in an affordable subscription service, ensuring our customers can continue to follow their favourite leagues and teams without interruption.”
ESPN delivers a diverse portfolio of live sports, including the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and a wide range of international football, college sports, and much more, alongside acclaimed documentaries, and global and local studio programming.
The renewed agreement means Fetch subscribers will maintain access to ESPN and ESPN2 channels, seamlessly integrated within Fetch’s world-class user interface.
The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President & Managing Director, and Head of ESPN Asia Pacific, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said:
“ESPN is committed to serving sports fans anytime, anywhere, including via Fetch.”
“We’re excited Fetch subscribers will continue to have access to ESPN’s premium sports entertainment offering, with the best of US sports plus terrific local programming and studio shows.”
“Australians have a deepening love of sports on ESPN, which is now the most widely available
premium sports network in Australia across pay TV and SVOD services.”
The renewed agreement ensures Fetch TV remains a go-to destination for global sports
enthusiasts, providing an affordable and integrated viewing experience for top-tier international
sports.
