WatchESPN is now available to 40 millions subscribers

Comcast in association with The Walt Disney Company announced that Xfinity customers are now able to live stream ESPN content through the WatchESPN app, WatchESPN.com and soon XfinityTV.com by Comcast. “Through the launch of WatchESPN, as well as the overall multi-year Disney relationship we announced earlier this year, we are providing millions of customers the opportunity to get more sports and entertainment programming across multiple platforms” said Matt Strauss, senior VP of Digital and Emerging Platforms, Comcast Cable. “The launch of WatchESPN is the first of many launches that we will partner on with Disney, further reinforcing our TV Everywhere commitment”.The 40 millions subscribers that now have access to WatchESPN can stream events and associated coverage from ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3 and ESPNU using their iPads, iPhones and iPod touch devices, or their computers.“Customers want access to content wherever they are, and by working with Comcast, we’re making it possible” said David Preschlack, executive VP, Disney and ESPN Media Networks. “In just one year, we have doubled the distribution of WatchESPN. It’s a testament to the consumer demand for these products and the value proposition they deliver viewers.”