Today’s ESPN+ News - August 29, 2025

ESPN announced today that it will exclusively stream the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) semifinals live on ESPN+ this Labor Day weekend. The two semifinal matchups will take place on Monday, September 1 at Philadelphia’s Subaru Park: the defending champion Waterdogs versus the New York Atlas at noon ET, followed by the California Redwoods against the Denver Outlaws at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+.

In the lead broadcast, Drew Carter will handle play-by-play duties, joined by analysts Quint Kessenich and Ryan Boyle, with Dana Boyle reporting from the sidelines. Later that evening at 6 p.m. ET, the action shifts to ESPNU for the Stars & Stripes Classic, pitting the Green Berets against the Navy SEALs.

Additionally, the announcement highlighted ESPN’s newly enhanced direct-to-consumer offering, which integrates ESPN+ within the upgraded ESPN App. New features include live multiview options, a synchronized two-screen experience, vertical video highlights (“Verts”), and personalized SportsCenter For You. Bundling promotions continue to be available, including a first-year offer on the ESPN DTC Unlimited plan with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 per month.