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PRINCETON, N,J. — The Ivy League and ESPN have agreed to a long-term relationship to showcase Ivy League events through a variety of ESPN platforms, including at least 24 events annually on ESPN’s linear networks and more than 1,100 annually on ESPN+.

  • ESPN and Ivy League Reach 10-Year Agreement; More than 1,100 Conference Events Available on ESPN+ Each Year 
  • Every Conference Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball Game Presented Each Season; Hundreds of Games from Additional Sports to be Featured; At Least 12 Conference Postseason Events 
  • At Least 24 Regular Season and Postseason Events Annually on an ESPN Linear Network, Including Select Football, Basketball and Olympic Sports (including water polo from Princeton University, Brown University & Harvard University)
  • Innovative Collaboration Brings the Ivy League Network to ESPN+ Direct-to-Consumer Platform

ESPN and the Ivy League have reached a comprehensive, 10-year deal for ESPN to become the exclusive national media rights partner for the conference, carrying more than 1,100 events annually from more than 30 sports on ESPN media platforms. The majority of those will be exclusively available on ESPN+, the new direct-to-consumer sports streaming service launching April 12 from The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International division in partnership with ESPN. The Ivy League will also have at least 24 events air on ESPN’s linear networks each year, including historic rivalries such as The Game: Harvard-Yale football, and new traditions like the men’s and women’s basketball conference tournaments. 
 
What is The Ivy League Network on ESPN?
ESPN and the Ivy League announced a ten-year deal in which ESPN agreed to cover over 1,100 events annually across 30 sports. Most of these events will be available through ESPN+.  Learn more about ESPN+ here: https://watch.espnplus.com/sports/
  
Do I need to cancel my ILN account and sign-up for a new ESPN+ subscription? 
Yes, to watch Ivy League content on ESPN+, you will be required to create a new ESPN+ account.  For questions regarding your ILN account, call (407) 708-6088, and for email support, contact ilnsupport@neulion.com
 
How do I cancel my existing ILN account?
To cancel your existing ILN account, Neulion has live chat and phone support available from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. ET, seven days a week. For phone support, call (407) 708-6088, and for email support, contact ilnsupport@neulion.com
 
How do I subscribe to ESPN+?
A subscription to ESPN+ is available for purchase via the ESPN App and ESPN.com, and fans can only access ESPN+ content after they have subscribed. To sign up, please click here: https://watch.espnplus.com/sports/
 
What is the price of ESPN+?
ESPN+ is offered at a price of $4.99/month or $49.99/year.  That’s over 50% off the ILN price of $15.95/month or $119.95/year.
 
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, available on the web, iPhone, iPad, tvOS, Android Handset, Roku, Chromecast and FireTV.
 
Can I watch non-Ivy League events with my ESPN+ subscription?
Yes, your subscription will allow you to watch all ESPN+ content, including select games from MLB, MLS, NHL, and more, in addition to all Ivy League ESPN+ programming.

Will Ivy League programming be available outside the U.S.?
Yes, ESPN is available in a number of different countries outside the United States. The League is also exploring opportunities to make live events available globally and will continue to share updates on availability. 

Will my Ivy League Network App still work?
No, the app is no longer being supported and should be removed from your device. Ivy League content on ESPN+ can be accessed through the ESPN app, which can be downloaded here: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
 
Where can I find more information about The Ivy League’s partnership with ESPN?
To find more information, please CLICK HERE.

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