Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery’s Sports Streamer Venu to Launch at $42.99 per Month

As a long-time sports enthusiast who has been cutting the cord for years, I must say I’m intrigued by this newcomer in the streaming world – Venu. With its promise of providing access to an impressive portfolio of sports programming and a compelling price point, it seems like a service tailor-made for folks like me who love sports but have grown weary of traditional cable packages.


Streaming sports on a stand-alone basis won’t be cheap.

Venu, a streaming platform supported by Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery and primarily focused on sports content from all three entities, will kick off at an initial monthly cost of $42.99. This service is anticipated to make its debut in the fall, coinciding with the commencement of the upcoming NFL season.

“Venu, a new platform boasting a vast collection of sports broadcasts, aims to offer American sports enthusiasts one convenient spot to enjoy numerous popular games and events, according to Pete Distad, its CEO. In a press release, he explained that Venu is being developed specifically for fans who desire effortless viewing of their preferred sports, and it will debut at an attractive price that caters to both ‘cord cutters’ and individuals who have never subscribed to traditional pay TV.”

Venu stands for an agreement among three media firms, predicting they can establish a prosperous online platform. This platform aims to appeal to younger audiences who don’t usually subscribe to traditional cable or satellite services. The idea is that these consumers will see value in a broadband service offering extensive sports content typically provided through regular media. Venue intends to enhance the sports programming of 14 different television networks, along with a collection of documentaries and additional programs from ESPN, Fox Sports, and similar sources.

Venu subscribers can enjoy a variety of linear sports channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, ABC, FOX, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, and ESPN+.

It’s generally anticipated that the final price will surpass what an individual spends on a single local sports channel, ranging from $20 to $30 monthly, but still be lower than comprehensive digital packages like Hulu + Live TV or YouTube TV, which typically cost between $75 and $80 per month.

New customers who register for the service will receive a complimentary week-long trial period. For a full year after signing up, they’ll enjoy the starting monthly rate, and they can choose to end their subscription whenever they wish.

Over the past few months, the three firms have been developing both the technology and consumer experience for this site. However, the release of Venu is contingent upon regulatory clearances and the completion of binding agreements between all parties involved. The teams aim to offer this service through an application, while also planning to distribute it as part of packages that may include Disney+, Hulu, or Max.

at a launch price of $42.99 per month for the service, with a seven-day free trial. Anyone signing up for Venu’s launch price will be able to receive the service for that same price for 12-months from time of sign-up, with the ability to cancel at any time. Targeted at sports fans outside the traditional pay TV bundle, Venu is planning a launch in the U.S. in the fall and will offer thousands of live sports events from all the major professional sports leagues and top college conferences. The streaming service will provide access to 14 live sports channels and an expansive library of on-demand content from the collective companies’ portfolios of sports networks and ESPN+. “With an impressive portfolio of sports programming, Venu will provide sports fans in the U.S. with a single destination for watching many of the most sought-after games and events,” said Pete Distad, CEO of the upcoming Venu Sports service. “We’re building Venu from the ground up for fans who want seamless access to watch the sports they love, and we will launch at a compelling price point that will appeal to the cord cutter and cord never fans currently not served by existing pay TV packages.”

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2024-08-01 15:46