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ESPN: Live Sports & Scores App Comprehensive Review

by Disney

4.7
IOSSports
ESPN's official streaming app consolidates live sports, news, and analysis across multiple networks. Designed for dedicated sports fans seeking comprehensive coverage and real-time updates across major professional and collegiate leagues.

Detailed Review

The ESPN: Live Sports & Scores application represents Disney's comprehensive digital sports offering, positioning itself as a centralized hub for sports content consumption. The app aggregates content from ESPN's entire network portfolio including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNEWS, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN on ABC, creating a unified streaming experience that eliminates the need for multiple sports applications. Core functionality includes live streaming of thousands of sporting events ranging from Monday Night Football to NBA games, MLB matches, NHL contests, and extensive college sports coverage. Beyond live events, the platform offers studio shows, sports documentaries, and on-demand content alongside real-time scoring updates and breaking news alerts. The integration of ESPN+ subscription content within the main application provides access to exclusive events and original programming, though some content remains behind additional paywalls. The user interface employs a sports-centric design with clear navigation tabs for live events, scores, news, and personalization features. Real-world usage patterns show heavy engagement during live events, with users frequently checking scores and receiving push notifications for game updates. The application's multi-platform synchronization allows users to begin watching on mobile devices and continue on connected TV platforms, though some users report occasional streaming quality variations during peak usage periods. User feedback consistently highlights the app's comprehensive coverage and timely information delivery. Reviewer Hoopshanley (July 30, 2025) noted the application provides 'very timely information and is easy to use,' while Golf Ranger Jeff (August 1, 2025) praised the ability to 'get a fix anytime and anywhere.' Multiple reviewers, including TEEOFF GOLF (July 4, 2025), specifically mentioned using the app as their primary sports viewing platform, though the sample provided shows exclusively positive feedback without critical perspectives. The application's primary strength lies in its content aggregation from ESPN's extensive network portfolio, though limitations include regional blackout restrictions for certain live events and the tiered subscription model requiring multiple payments for complete access. Ideal use cases include cord-cutters seeking comprehensive sports coverage, fantasy sports participants requiring real-time updates, and dedicated sports fans wanting consolidated access to scores, news, and analysis across multiple leagues and competitions.

Key Features

  • Multi-network streaming integrates ESPN's entire channel lineup including ESPN2, ESPNU, and specialty networks for comprehensive sports coverage
  • Live event broadcasting delivers thousands of professional and collegiate games with real-time streaming capabilities
  • Real-time scoring system provides instant updates across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and college sports with detailed game statistics
  • Personalized content curation allows users to follow specific teams and receive customized news and alert notifications
  • Cross-platform synchronization enables seamless transition between mobile devices and television streaming platforms
  • On-demand library offers extensive replays, highlights, and original ESPN programming for flexible viewing schedules

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive content aggregation
Real-time updates and alerts

Perfect for: Dedicated sports fans seeking consolidated live streaming and real-time updates

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#5

4 from last week

Best Rank

#1

All-time high

Average Rank

#7

30-day average

User Reviews

Torobaba
Jan 5, 2026

The coverage of ESPN is wide and deep across geographies and sport. Most importantly, the quality of these coverage and unbiased reporting and analysis is what’s makes me addicted. But there needs to be improvement in the real time scores! My favorite sport app!! The coverage of ESPN is wide and deep across geographies and sport. Most importantly, the quality of these coverage and unbiased reporting and analysis is what’s makes me addicted. But there needs to be improvement in the real time scores!

Maximus, 0509
Jan 5, 2026

This is a great app it gives u all the information u need to about sports and all and all it’s a great app Good app This is a great app it gives u all the information u need to about sports and all and all it’s a great app

Gottiboy82
Dec 1, 2025

Must have for any sports lover and keeper of sport scores for sports betting to keep track of scores. You can keep track of all your favored players or teams. It’s an actual must have… Who DONT like rap n app?? Must have for any sports lover and keeper of sport scores for sports betting to keep track of scores. You can keep track of all your favored players or teams. It’s an actual must have…

no more live ☹️
Dec 2, 2025

I really like this app. So much excellent sport information but some times too small so “Zoom it” like amazon. Thank you! Zoom it I really like this app.So much excellent sport information but some times too small so “Zoom it” like amazon.Thank you!

isles2011
Dec 2, 2025

hi, i’m a teen and a really really big sports fan! i love the app but i was wondering if you could maybe add something. so basically it’s a feature that is completely optional to all users and is free. so what it is like you know when you pick your favorite teams to follow, i was thinking it would be really cool if you could turn on like a feature that when your team scores a goal like hockey or soccer or score a touchdown and even a home-run your phone or ipad or whatever device you are using espn on your device vibrates when it’s on silent. but when your ringer is on i could be any sound you want like a hockey horn a cowbell whatever you want just to know your team scored. again it is completely optional you can turn it on or off in the app at anytime. other than that the app is amazing! thank you for your time and patience! espn hi, i’m a teen and a really really big sports fan! i love the app but i was wondering if you could maybe add something. so basically it’s a feature that is completely optional to all users and is free. so what it is like you know when you pick your favorite teams to follow, i was thinking it would be really cool if you could turn on like a feature that when your team scores a goal like hockey or soccer or score a touchdown and even a home-run your phone or ipad or whatever device you are using espn on your device vibrates when it’s on silent. but when your ringer is on i could be any sound you want like a hockey horn a cowbell whatever you want just to know your team scored. again it is completely optional you can turn it on or off in the app at anytime. other than that the app is amazing! thank you for your time and patience!

App Details

Developer

Disney

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

1/7/2026