ESPN+
If you’re a real sports fan, ESPN+ isn’t optional—it’s part of the setup.
That’s the argument. Not “it depends.” Not “it’s niche.” If you care about certain leagues, fights, or events, you either have ESPN+ or you’re missing games. Period.
Put it next to Netflix and it looks limited. Put it next to Hulu or Peacock and it starts to look essential.
Those platforms sprinkle in sports. ESPN+ is built around it.
So the question shifts: should a sports-first platform even be compared to all-in-one services?
Because for the right audience, ESPN+ isn’t competing—it’s replacing them.
If you don’t care about sports, it drops to the bottom instantly. If you do, it jumps way higher than people want to admit.
ESPN+'s Rankings
Streaming Services
Rank: #9 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 33.1%
Streak: ❄️ 7-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- ESPN+ vs Crunchyroll - Wins 86.7% of battles
- ESPN+ vs The Criterion Channel - Wins 60.0% of battles
- ESPN+ vs Tubi - Wins 56.2% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- ESPN+ vs Peacock - Loses 92.3% of battles
- ESPN+ vs Amazon Prime Video - Loses 87.5% of battles
- ESPN+ vs Netflix - Loses 80.0% of battles