The long-awaited announcement of the price for <a href="https://www.venu.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Venu Sports</a>, the new streaming bundle that will launch in the fall of 2024, has been revealed. At $42.99 per month, it’s a sticker shock for sports fans. But specifically for soccer, is it worth the price? We take a closer look.



It was previously <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/espn-fox-and-warnerbros-discovery-to-create-killer-sports-app-20240206-WST-488024.html">revealed</a> back in February that ESPN, FOX, and WarnerBros Discovery were joining forces to create a new colossal sports app. The standalone streaming service will include thousands of live sporting events all in one place. 



The move is supposed to offer sports fans a one-stop shop for a plethora of professional games, according to the trio of <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pricing-confirmed-at-42-99month-for-upcoming-venu-sports-streaming-service-302212256.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">media companies</a>. Venu Sports was also created as a way for consumers to avoid paying high prices for traditional pay-TV contracts. The name of the app was officially <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/fox-wbd-and-espn-finalize-venu-sports-name/">unveiled</a> in May. Nevertheless, the new mega app’s price tag will certainly raise eyebrows. 



<h2>Soccer fans in the States will still have to pay for other apps</h2>



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As far as soccer is concerned, Venu Sports will feature some top competitions in the world. This is set to include <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/la-liga-tv-schedule/">LaLiga</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/bundesliga-tv-schedule/">Bundesliga</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/eredivisie-tv-schedule/">Eredivisie</a>, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/fa-cup-tv-schedule/">FA Cup</a>, and some <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/nations/usmnt-tv-schedule/">USMNT</a> and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/uswnt-tv-schedule/">USWNT</a> friendlies. Other future tournaments such the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Women’s World Cup will also hit the app as well.



However, there are still plenty of other soccer divisions that are not available on Venu Sports. As a result, diehard American soccer fans will still have to pay for additional apps. For instance, the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/">Premier League</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/serie-a-tv-schedule/">Serie A</a>, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/mls-tv-schedule/">Major League Soccer</a>, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/championship-tv-schedule/">EFL Championship</a> are currently on separate streaming services.



Soccer fans in the States can still choose the streaming services they want. This gives consumers a more customizable experience when it comes to watching live soccer. Each standalone app costs different prices, but they typically start at between $6 and $15 each. 



Paramount+, for instance, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/why-paramount-plus-is-now-the-must-have-soccer-app/">recently secured</a> exclusive media rights to the Serie A, EFL Championship, League One, League Two, and the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/league-cup-tv-schedule/">Carabao Cup</a>. The company also already has UEFA’s top club tournaments as well. The app currently starts at $5.99 per month, but will soon increase to $7.99 on August 20th.



Soccer competitions to be available on Venu Sports:



<ul><li>World Cup 2026</li><li>Women’s World Cup 2027</li><li>Euro 2028</li><li>Copa America 2028</li><li>Bundesliga</li><li>LaLiga</li><li>FA Cup</li><li>Eredivisie</li><li>MLS Cup finals</li><li>Select NWSL games</li><li>Select USMNT &amp; USWNT friendlies</li></ul>



<h2>Fans of other sports could be attracted to streaming service</h2>



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Venu Sports may not be worth it for many soccer fans, particularly those hardcore supporters. Nevertheless, casual fans of the sport who also follow other American sports intensely could be intrigued by the new app. 



Along with their select lineup of soccer, Venu Sports will have games from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, and WNBA. This is because subscribers are set to have access to linear networks, on top of current streaming services. Traditional TV channels such as ABC, FOX, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FS1, FS2, BTN, TNT, and TBS are included in the package.



Fans of NCAA Division I college football and basketball can also catch the action in the pricey package as well. Outside of the more traditional sports, Grand Slam Tennis, PGA golf, and various auto racing competitions are also set to be available on Venu Sports.



Ultimately, opting to pay $42.99 every month for Venu Sports will depend on each consumer’s personalized needs. Overall, there is certainly plenty of sports content set to hit the app and many may see the streaming service as worthwhile. Those not necessarily interested in sports outside of soccer, however, will likely balk at the price tag.



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The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tv/espn-fox-and-warnerbros-discovery-to-create-killer-sports-app-20240206-WST-488024.html">streaming service joint venture</a> between FOX, Warner Bros Discovery, and ESPN finally has a name that fans can look forward to. It’s Venu Sports.



With live sports at the forefront of the platform, this service will be a place for cord-cutters to access ample live offerings without a pay-TV subscription. Three major providers are on board, and each has a different collection of live sports. For example, FOX has coverage of the World Cup. Warner Bros Discovery and TNT broadcast games featuring the USMNT and USWNT. Finally, ESPN has the largest range of live sports content in the United States.



Recently, the trio of services unveiled a <a href="https://x.com/ESPNPR/status/1791107348590989763" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new brand identity</a> for something that promises to be powerful for sports fans in the United States. Venu Sports is a direct-to-consumer service that includes content from all the professional American sports leagues and college sports. 



Venu Sports does not have a price point yet. Nor did the three parties decide how much of their content would be available on Venu Sports. Instead, all we know is the name and the identity. There is still the chance Venu Sports fails to earn regulatory approval. The Department of Justice may have a case to block this service as it could represent a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/doj-could-block-espn-fox-and-tnt-merged-sports-app-20240217-WST-490193.html">violation of antitrust policies</a>. If it can get past that hurdle, though, Venu Sports could be integral for the American sports fan.



<h2>Venu Sports can have ample soccer content</h2>



As stated, American sports are covered. FOX and ESPN both have rights to the NFL and MLB. WBD and ESPN have coverage of the NHL and NBA. FOX has select Major League Soccer games and TNT airs fixtures featuring the United States men’s and women’s national teams. While that is good for soccer content, it does not scratch the surface of how potent this service can be for soccer fans.



FOX has seemingly all the international soccer tournaments. The FIFA World Cup, Women’s World Cup, Copa America, and European Championship are certainly the biggest international competitions in the world.



For now, fans will have to wait. Venu Sports announced that it will be coming in the Fall of 2024. Again, that assumes all goes accordingly regarding regulatory approval. Yet, that would come at a perfect time in the middle of the European soccer season to see what it can do for American soccer fans. 



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