According to the survey, ESPN is among the foremost observed sports channels that individuals would like to have on their TV service provider. If you are a Dish Network subscriber and in a dilemma on how to get ESPN, then this guide will help you understand how to add ESPN channels to your Dish package.
Next, verify if ESPN has been included in your current base package.
The first step is to know if Dish Network already offers ESPN in its basic service also known as the base package. Here are some of the main Dish packages that include ESPN channels:
- America’s Top 120/120+ – ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPN Goal Line/Buzzer Beater
- America’s Top 200/200+ – This package comprises all the ESPN channels in Top 120 as well as ACC Network, SEC Network, ESPNU, and more sports networks.
- America’s Top 250/250+ – Includes all sports channels in the Top 120 and Top 200 packages
Therefore, if you are a customer of any of these packages, you should be able to watch the major ESPN channels. You can determine this on the Dish website or the Dish Mobile Application in case you are in doubt.
If you do not find the ESPN channels, then it is probable that you only have a basic tier like the Dish America or Smart Pack. Unfortunately, you will have to get a higher tier or choose a different package to add ESPN.
Dish Base Package: An Opportunity to Upgrade
The first option is simply to switch your entire Dish package to one that includes ESPN such as America’s Top 120+, or 200+. Upgrade will give you ESPN plus many other popular channels. But it is worth remembering that it also raises your monthly bill as well.
Here are the costs for upgrading to some Dish packages with ESPN:
- Bundled Deals: America’s Top 120+ – $84. 99/month
- America’s Top 200 – $94. 99 per month
- America’s Top 250 – $104. 99/month
Thus, verify whether it is financially reasonable to pay more for an upgrade just to get ESPN. Customers can upgrade packages on the Dish website or by contacting the customer service department.
Choose ESPN Channels with Dish Flex Pack
Another option that can help to watch ESPN without switching to Dish America’s Top 120 Plus package is the Dish Flex Pack sports add-on. The Flex Pack sports add-on gets you the following channels for $12 per month extra:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNU
- ESPNEWS
- SEC Network
- ACC Network
Thus, for an extra $12 per month, you can watch mainstream sports on the core ESPN channels. This is the cheapest method if you want to add ESPN but do not want to change your base package much.
The Dish Flex Pack sports add-on can be purchased on the Dish website once a customer has logged into their account. All one has to do is click a few buttons to enable it on the existing Dish package.
Choose Select A La Carte Channels
Dish also allows you to select some of the channels on an individual basis through their a la carte packages. It is here that you can pick out only the ESPN channels you need, and the price per channel is rather decent.
Here are the prices to add ESPN channels a la carte each month:
- ESPN - $9
- ESPN2 - $6
- ESPNU - $5
- ESPNEWS - $5
- ESPN Deportes – $5
The fact that you are not going to receive a full suite of ESPN channels may be a drawback, but ordering a few channels individually from the list lets you choose them. Thus, if you are interested only in the main ESPN channel, it will cost you $9 more per month as compared to $12 per month for the complete Flex Pack sports pack add-on.
Determine which ESPN channels are important to you and add one or two of them a la carte depending on your priorities and wallet. This lets you avoid paying for stations such as ESPN which you may not need, but for one or two channels that you prefer. Dish makes it effortless to sign up for the a la carte options through the company’s website or the app.
The best way to watch ESPN with Dish Pass is to stream ESPN.
The Dish Pass option is a way to get access to ESPN channels through the internet without having to go through the whole process of getting a Dish satellite. Dish Pass costs $12 monthly and it comes with the user being allowed to watch more than 35 popular channels.
The base Dish Pass package includes these key ESPN channels:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNews
Dish Pass may not cover as many ESPN channels as a Dish package, but it is a cheap way to access the primary ESPN channels.
Dish Pass is compatible with streaming devices such as Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Therefore, it can be a good solution if you want ESPN streaming on devices around your home rather than through a satellite box.
In conclusion, Dish has a few options that can allow the client to add ESPN channels at a varying fee. Consider your current Dish programming, the amount of money you are willing to spend, and the channels you want to access to determine which of these options is suitable for you – upgrading your packages, adding Flex Pack or individual channels, or subscribing to Dish Pass. This will ensure you get ESPN along with other desired sports content. The best course of action is to verify your options to watch ESPN shows on Dish Network.
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