How to Install ESPN App on Firestick

By Ritik Rawat in FireStick Channels - November 2, 2022

In this article, I will show you how to Install ESPN App on Firestick. 

ESPN is perhaps one of the few entertainment and sports programming networks that does not need much introduction as an avid sports fan would already know what it’s about. Be it football, basketball, soccer, hockey, tennis, golf, tennis, you name any sports and EPSN has it. In this article, we will be focusing on how you can install ESPN app on firestick

ESPN plus subscription plans

Currently, there are two subscription plans offered by ESPN Plus, you can also check them on ESPN’s official page. 

  • $6.99 per month
  • $69.99 per year

You can also avail yourself of ESPN plus on Hulu and disney+ subscription at $13.99 per month

Also Read: Stream HIDIVE on FireStick

How to Install ESPN App on Firestick

Now, the crux of this method is that you have to search for the ESPN app on the Amazon app store with a little tweaked name and that is ‘ESPN for Firestick TV’.

how to Install ESPN App on Firestick? Here are the steps that will allow you to add ESPN on Firestick/FireTV.

Step 1: Search for the ESPN for Firestick TV app or just utter ‘Alexa, search ‘ESPN for Fire TV’ to install ESPN on Firestick

Connect your FireStick device with Wi-Fi. Go to the search menu from your home screen and type ‘ESPN for Fire TV’. This can be done through the on-screen keyboard that will be provided to you. You can also get the desired results by using the Alexa voice command. To get the search done across the room, make sure that you have paired it with the amazon echo speakers or Fire TV Cube. 

Step 2: Get the ESPN app on Fire TV by pressing the ‘Get’ button

For the purpose of installing the app, you have to now click the ‘Get’ button, lying next to the ESPN for Fire TV icon.

Step 3: Launching the ESPN on Fire TV

Under the ‘apps and games’ section  ESPN for Fire TV would be there, now simply launch it. To sum up, the next step after you have installed the app would be to launch or start it.

Now, there is one more method through which you can install the ESPN for Fire TV device and that will be via using your internet-connected device’s browser. You can choose either of them at your own convenience. Here is how you can do it.

  • You have to open the web browser on any internet-connected device such as your smartphone, tablet, laptop, PC, etc.
  • Now type ‘amazon.com’ on your web browser.
  • You will now be required to log in to your Amazon account. Remember, the account should be the one you are using on Firestick
  • On the search bar simply type ‘ESPN for Fire TV’. From the results, choose the appropriate app.
  • After having clicked on the result your Firestick device will appear. Simply, click on it.

With these steps, you have finally installed ESPN for Fire TV on your Firestick / Fire TV  device.

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How to Install ESPN on other devices?

You learnt how to Install ESPN App on Firestick. Now we will discuss how to Install ESPN App on other devices

  • Firstly, you have to hover down to the official ESPN website from your smartphone, laptop or any internet- device. 
  • Then, on the home page, you will be able to see ‘subscribe to ESPN only’ written in short letters. Click on that. However, the process for signing up is going to remain the same if you go by the Disney bundle, although the further signup pages may differ. 
  • Next, you just have to fill in your basic information such as your First name, last name, Email address. Check the box down below, if you want to be updated with the latest offers from ESPN.
  • With this, you have created your ESPN account. 
  • Next, you just have to head back to your Firestick device, open the ESPN app that we just installed and then using these same credentials link the two ESPN apps. This way you will be all ready to buy an ESPN subscription plan and watch ESPN on Firestick.

How to create your ESPN account

  • Next, launch your ESPN app.
  • From the top right corner of your Firestick home screen, select ‘Settings’.
  • Then, select ‘Account Information.
  • On the next page, select ‘ESPN account login’
  • Now, comes the activation part, where you will have to activate ESPN via the URL espn.com/activate on your smartphone or laptop.
  • Now, you just have to head to the website and enter the activation code displayed on your Firestick device and then select ‘continue’.
  • You will be required to select ‘continue’ again.
  • You now have to select ‘Finish’ after seeing the successful account login prompt.
  • Go back to your ESPN home screen and select the ESPN plus tab.
  • Select ‘sign up now.
  • Now, comes the plan buying part, where you will be required to choose a suitable plan for yourself. After doing that select ‘Agree & Subscribe’ and complete the payment process.

Also, check out our guide to Activate NBC Sports on Firestick

Conclusion

This manual explained how to Install ESPN App on Firestick and use it. If you enjoy sports, you most likely enjoy ESPN. ESPN offers you a tonne of cost-effective on-demand sports videos as well as many exclusive events. ESPN is a treasure trove for sports fans. The only place it’s accessible is in the US, though.