A new year brings a new streaming partner for the Patriot League and Loyola athletics, as Loyola home games and other Patriot League contests will now appear on ESPN+!
Fans can subscribe to ESPN+ for $5.99/month or $49.99/year (the yearly rate will rise to $59.99 on January 8, 2021) and get a full slate of Patriot League contests, plus much more programing! ESPN+ is also available as part of a bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for a great price of $12.99/month. Those watching from overseas will have the ability to watch the same great slate of games via the
Patriot League's new partnership with SIDEARM Sports.
Direct links to individual Loyola athletics events will be available on sports' schedule pages, or the composite calendar, the week of the events.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR PATRIOT LEAGUE ON ESPN+ (as of Dec. 28, 2020)
What is included within the Patriot League agreement with ESPN+?
ESPN+ and the Patriot League announced a multi-year agreement that includes more than 800 events annually across the League's 24 sports. To learn more about ESPN+,
click here.
Which Patriot League sports will be available on ESPN+?
All home Patriot League football and men and women's basketball games will be streamed on ESPN+ unless they are broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Each school will determine the live event programming for the other sports. In recent years, the following Patriot League sports have all been streamed through the League's digital offerings; baseball, lacrosse (m/w), rowing, soccer (m/w), softball, swimming and diving, track and field and volleyball. In addition, ice hockey, sprint football and wrestling are among some of the non-Patriot League sports that could also be streamed.
In addition, a number of road contests involving Patriot League institutions will also be available on ESPN+.
Where can I find the Patriot League game schedule on ESPN+?
Visit the
ESPN+ schedule page for the complete event schedule information. A schedule for Patriot League-only home live events is available
here.
How do I subscribe to ESPN+?
A subscription to ESPN+ is available for purchase via
ESPN.com, ESPNPlus.com, or the
ESPN App. Fans can access ESPN+ content only after they have subscribed. To subscribe,
click here.
What is the price of ESPN+?
ESPN+ is offered at $5.99/month or $49.99/year (the yearly rate will rise to $59.99 on January 8, 2021. Fans can also subscribe to ESPN+ as part of the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu (ad-supported) for just $12.99/month.
Where can I watch ESPN+ with my subscription?
A subscriber can watch ESPN+ in the Watch tab of the latest version of the
ESPN App. It is also available on
ESPN.com, Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, tvOS), Android smartphones, Android TV, Chromecast, Roku devices, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Amazon Fire devices (TV, Stick, smart TV, Tablets).
Can I watch non-Patriot League events with my ESPN+ subscription?
Yes, your subscription will allow you to watch all ESPN+ content, including thousands of other college sports events, exclusive UFC and Top Rank boxing events, MLB and NHL games, top professional domestic and international soccer, Grand Slam tennis, international and domestic rugby and cricket, and more, as well as exclusive ESPN+ Original series, acclaimed studio shows and the full library of ESPN's award-winning
30 for 30 films
.
Will games be archived on ESPN+?
All games streamed live on ESPN+ will be available for 30 days following the conclusion of the contest.
Is Patriot League programming on ESPN+ available outside the U.S.?
Video streaming via ESPN+ is
not available outside the US at this time. The Patriot League established a platform through SIDEARM Sports for international viewers to watch Patriot League contests. International viewers can visit
www.patriotleague.org/watch to watch live League events. A $5.99 monthly subscription fee will apply.
Will Patriot League home games, which are televised, be available on ESPN+?
All locally produced television broadcasts will be available on ESPN+. However, Patriot League contests broadcast on CBS Sports Network are not available on ESPN+.
Will the Patriot League Network still exist?
The Patriot League will continue to produce profiles on student-athletes, as well as highlight shows, championship previews and recaps along with plays of the week. This programming will be available on the
League's website, as well as
YouTube,
Twitter and
Facebook platforms.
Where can viewers provide feedback regarding the Patriot League digital programming?
The Patriot League values your feedback and welcomes your comments. We have created a place for your comments and suggestions at the
Patriot League website.
How do I find out how much available bandwidth I have with my current Internet connection?
To test your bandwidth, you may use the following link –
www.speedtest.net
Whom do I contact if there are questions about the ESPN+ or the ESPN App?
If fans have any questions about the ESPN+ or the ESPN App, please direct them to customer service.
