what to know
- LG TVs don't have an ESPN+ app, so you'll need to use a streaming box or connect your computer to the TV.
- ESPN+ is supported on Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Xfinity Flex and Roku.
- Game consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can stream ESPN+ on your TV.
This article explains how to get ESPN Plus on your LG Smart TV. These instructions apply to all LG models.
LG Smart TVs don't have an ESPN+ app, so you'll have to connect another device capable of streaming ESPN Plus.
For example, you can use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to your TV and stream ESPN+ in your web browser. Alternatively, you can cast directly from the Chrome web browser or the ESPN+ mobile app for iOS and Android.
Another option is to connect a Hulu-enabled streaming device, such as a Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, or Xfinity Flex. PlayStation and Xbox consoles also support the Hulu app, so you can also stream Hulu on connected gaming systems.
Plug your computer directly into the video input port on your LG TV to use the screen as a monitor. You can then stream ESPN+ in your web browser and watch on your TV.
If your computer only has DVI or VGA ports and your TV only accepts HDMI cables, you'll need a converter. If you're not using an HDMI cable, you'll need an adapter (such as a 3.5mm to RCA cable) that plugs into the speaker port and splits it into an audio component cable.
First, connect your TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your computer. Go to the ESPN+ website, start playing content, then select the Cast icon in the upper right corner of the video player and select your LG TV.
If your TV doesn't have built-in Wi-Fi, you can add Wi-Fi to your TV using an Internet-enabled Blu-ray player or video game console.
Make sure your mobile device and LG TV are connected to your home Wi-Fi network. To start playing content in the app, select the Cast icon in the upper right corner of the video player, then select your LG TV.
Even if your TV is already a smart TV, you can connect other streaming devices or set-top boxes by plugging them into the HDMI port on your LG TV. Download the ESPN+ app for your Roku, Apple TV, Xfinity or Amazon Fire TV streaming device and start watching on your TV. Depending on your device, you may be prompted to use an activation code to connect your ESPN+ account to your TV.
ESPN+ has apps for current and previous generation PlayStation and Xbox video game consoles. You can watch ESPN+ on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S systems.
Download the ESPN+ app from your console's game/app store, then log in to your ESPN Plus account to start streaming.
Since there is no ESPN+ app, you cannot sign up for ESPN+ directly on your LG TV. You must use a different device to set up your account.
If you go to the ESPN Plus website and sign up, you can bundle Disney Plus and Hulu at a discount. You can also subscribe to ESPN+ through a Google, Amazon or Apple account. Some cable and mobile providers offer free ESPN+ subscriptions as part of their plans.
If you decide to cancel ESPN Plus, you must use the same method you originally subscribed to. For example, if you signed up for ESPN+ through your Google Account, you must cancel your subscription through the Google Play Store. If you bundle EPSN+ with Hulu and Disney Plus and are billed through Hulu, you must cancel your Hulu subscription to cancel EPSN Plus.
If you have the ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney Plus bundle, use the same login credentials for all three streaming platforms.
Yes, LG has an App Store with a variety of apps for your LG TV. Unfortunately, there's still no ESPN app available.
While the Disney and Hulu apps will indeed be merged into one app, ESPN has yet to announce the integration of its content into the Disney app. Since sports are so different from television and movies, we're very confident that ESPN's content will remain in its own unique silo.
