{
  "id": 3099136,
  "title": "Your ESPN bill is about to go up, and Disney+ and Hulu bundles aren’t safe either",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/your-espn-bill-is-about-to-go-up-and-disney-and-hulu-bundles-arent",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:31:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/your-espn-bill-is-about-to-go-up-and-disney-and-hulu-bundles-arent-safe-either/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Streaming costs are set to rise again as ESPN, Disney+, and Hulu prepare to hike their prices. Starting September 17, ESPN Select and ESPN Unlimited subscriptions will both see an increase, with the former jumping from $12.99 to $13.99 per month, and the annual plan climbing from $129.99 to $139.99—an extra $1 and $10 respectively. Similarly, ESPN Unlimited will increase from $29.99 to $31.99 monthly and from $299.99 to $319.99 annually, costing an additional $2 and $20 per year. The three bundles featuring ESPN Select will also see price hikes: the ad-supported Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select plan will rise from $19.99 to $21.99 monthly, and the ad-free version will increase from $29.99 to $32.99, a $3 jump. The legacy ad-free package, which no longer accepts new subscribers, will move from $24.99 to $27.99, a $3 increase. This marks the first price hike for ESPN Select and Unlimited since the network relaunched its streaming services last August. The changes also come at a time when Peacock raised its prices by up to $3 a month, and Apple increased the costs of Apple Music and Apple One. To avoid a higher ESPN bill, subscribers should review their current package before September 17. If they prefer to skip the hike, sticking with an Unlimited-based plan might be the best option, though it will mean forgoing ESPN's full network lineup. Meanwhile, Shokz has unveiled its latest earbuds, the OpenFit Air 2, which ditch touch controls for pressure-sensitive buttons and offers USB-C charging, a 10-hour battery life, and a more substantial design. The OpenRun Air 2 sports headphones, designed for runners and cyclists, also features USB-C charging, a 10-hour battery life, and near-invisible fit. In other tech news, concerns have arisen about the possibility of camera-equipped earbuds, despite Apple not announcing such a product.",
  "summary": "ESPN Select climbs to $13.99 a month and Unlimited to $31.99 starting September 17th, with several Disney Plus and Hulu bundles rising too.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}