How To Stream ESPN2 Live

You can stream ESPN2 with the same services that allow you to watch ESPN without cable. Streaming Services that live stream ESPN2 include Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, Vidgo, and DIRECTV STREAM.

Stream ESPN2 Live Now: Use any services below, and you can watch ESPN2 right now.

• DIRECTV STREAM – Carries ESPN2 and costs $74.99 per month after a risk-free 5-Day Free Trial.
• Hulu Live TV: Carries ESPN2 and includes Disney+ and ESPN+ with unlimited DVR storage for $69.99/month. (Sign up)
• Sling TV: Carries ESPN2 and costs $40 per month and get your first month 50% off
• fuboTV – Carries ESPN2 and costs $74.99 per month and offers a 1-week free trial
• YouTube TV –  Carries ESPN2 and costs $64.99 per month and offers a 2-week free trial
• Vidgo: Carries ESPN2 and costs $59.95 per month. (Sign up)

Streaming Services With ESPN2

All you need to watch ESPN2 is an internet connection, a streaming device, and one of the Live TV streaming services below.

DIRECTV STREAM

You can watch ESPN2 as part of their “Entertainment” package for $74.99 per month. If you upgrade to their “Choice” package for $99.99 per month, you will have access to ESPN2, ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNews, ACC Network, and SEC Network. Check out our review of DIRECTV STREAM for information on all the channels available through the service.

DIRECTV STREAM Features

All DIRECTV STREAM plans include:

• the ability to watch on 20 devices at the same time 
• a cloud-based DVR
• channels like ESPN2, ESPN, AMC, HGTV, Discovery, and more
• supported on Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more

Watch with this 5-day free trial.

ESPN2 on FuboTV

FuboTV is an excellent place to go for sports. In addition to ESPN2, over 90 channels are offered in its Pro Plan for $74.99.

Below are features included with the FuboTV “Family” package:

• ESPN2 and more are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
• You can watch on three screens at the same time 
• 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
• The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including Apple TV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV. 

You can sign up for fuboTV or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.

Stream ESPN2 On Hulu Live TV

Try Hulu Live TV

Most cord-cutters are familiar with Hulu’s On-Demand service. However, they also offer a live TV service that includes ESPN2 and several other channels for $69.99/month.

Hulu’s basic Live TV package includes a cloud DVR along with Hulu’s on-demand streaming library. The service is available on Android, iOS, Xbox One, 4th Gen Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV stick.

If you are curious about all the channels Hulu Live TV offers in your area, including ESPN, you can use this tool on Hulu’s Website: Hulu Live TV Channels by Zip code.

Check out our review of Hulu Live TV for more information.

Watch ESPN2 on Vidgo

Vidgo is a newer streaming service that offers fairly competitive pricing over other live streaming services. Vidgo includes ESPN2 in its Core package, along with over 60 other channels. New customers can sign up for the Core Plan for $59.95 per month.

They offer promotional pricing, which you can cancel within the first three days at no charge.

Vidgo is supported on available on Android, iOS, Roku, Apple TV, and Fire TV. You can also stream the service on up to 3 devices at the same time. We have the full details in our guide to Vidgo’s live streaming service.

Watch ESPN2 Online With Sling TV

Try Sling TV

Sling TV is the most affordable way to watch ESPN2 without a cable TV subscription. ESPN2 is only available through Sling TV Orange for $40 per month or by getting both Sling TV Blue and Orange for $55 per month. (not available if you only subscribe to the Blue package)

Sling also offers on-demand, a cloud DVR, and more. The service is supported on all major streaming devices. Read our  Sling TV review for more information. It includes information about what’s available on all the Sling TV Channels.

YouTube TV

Sign Up for YouTube TV

Another streaming service that offers ESPN2, a slew of other channels, and a nice set of features is YouTube TV. They also provide ESPN, ESPNU, ESPNews, and SEC Network for a cost of $64.99 per month.

YouTube TV Features

A subscription to YouTube TV includes the following:

• access to ESPN2, Local Network Channels, and over 70 other channels
• unlimited cloud DVR storage
• stream on three devices at once
• YouTube TV supports Roku, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more.
• Includes YouTube TV on-demand

Check out my review of YouTube TV for all the details and channels available on the service. You can also check your Zip Code on YouTube TVs Website to see the available channels in your area.

Watch ESPN2 for Free

Some of the streaming services that carry ESPN2 offer a free trial. You can use those services and watch free ESPN2 for over a month or longer if you use different email addresses. Let’s look at the free trials available.

• DIRECTV STREAM – Watch with this 5-day free trial.
• YouTube TV – offers a 1-week free trial

By picking up each streaming service and dropping it before the free trial expires, you can watch ESPN2 free for a few weeks! Plus, it will give you a good idea of which streaming service you like best if you decide to keep one.

Watch ESPN2 With The ESPN App

While you can’t purchase a subscription to ESPN2 directly, if you subscribe to any of the live TV streaming services above, you can opt to use the ESPN app (Formerly known as WatchESPN). The ESPN app provides live, on-demand shows and live games to all ESPN branded channels available from your TV streaming subscription. If you subscribe to ESPN+ (ESPN’s premium service), it is also available through the ESPN app. 

You can use the ESPN app on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS, and Android devices. You can watch the following channels through the ESPN app: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN+, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, SEC Network+, Longhorn Network, ACC Network Extra, ESPN Goal Line, ESPN Buzzer Beater, and ESPN Bases Loaded Networks.

Using The ESPN App on Roku and Other Devices

Once you subscribe to one streaming service in the article, you can watch through the streaming service’s app. For example, ESPN2 is available to watch through the Live TV section of Hulu’s app. However, you can also watch all the ESPN branded channels in their lineup through the ESPN App on your supported device. Below are the steps to unlock your ESPN channels on Roku. Other streaming devices have a very similar process.

1. Go to the channel store on your device.
2. Please search for the ESPN app, and add it to your device.
3. Open the app, and click the setting gear from the top right of the menu.
4. Then select “Account Information” and then “TV Provider.”
5. Your Roku device will provide an activation code and the URL https://espn.com/active.
6. Using a web browser on your laptop or mobile device, go to https://espn.com/active and enter the supplied code.
7. You will then be asked for the TV provider you signed up for that has ESPN2. You will then log into the service using the credentials from the TV streaming service you are subscribed to. ( For example, I used my Hulu credentials)
8. Once you successfully log in, The ESPN App screen will refresh and list your TV provider.
9. The ESPN app is now set up. In the ESPN app, you should be able to go to “Browse,” then “Channels” and watch any channels listed that your TV streaming service provides.

Watch ESPN2 on Roku

To watch ESPN2 on Roku, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries ESPN2 (Sling TV, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, etc.)
2. On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
5. Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If the channel is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
6. The App is now installed on your Roku. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. ESPN2 will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

Watch ESPN2 on Fire TV

To watch ESPN2 on Fire TV, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries ESPN2 (Sling TV, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, etc.)
2. On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
5. Select “Download,” and the channel will install
6. The App is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. ESPN2 will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

Watch ESPN2 on Apple TV

To watch ESPN2 on Apple TV, follow these instructions.

1. Subscribe to a streaming service that carries ESPN2 (Sling TV, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV STREAM, etc.)
2. Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
3. Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
4. Select the streaming service click the cloud icon, and the channel will install
5. The App is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. ESPN2 will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.

For information on watching other TV channels online check out: How To Stream Specific TV Channels

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