Some of the best live sports streaming happens on ESPN+. For only $10.99 per month, you can get live-action thrill and excitement without leaving the comforts of your home. Unfortunately, there are cases when subscribers cannot access ESPN+ since the ESPN app itself keeps asking to subscribe.
According to some ESPN Plus subscribers, they can watch sports games, but when it comes to selected games, they end up being blocked with the prompt to “Subscribe to ESPN+.” If this is you, continue to read below for some possible solutions that can help you troubleshoot the issue.
Fixes for Linked ESPN+ Subscription Recognized on ESPN App But Keeps Asking Users to Subscribe
The possible causes of this subscription error on ESPN Plus may vary between subscribers. However, you can try the methods one at a time and check if it works for you.
1. Log Out and Log Back Into your ESPN Plus Account
The first thing you can do is to log out of your account. Then, close the ESPN app. Now, launch the app again and login back to your account.
If you prefer to sign out your account on all devices you streamed with ESPN+, go to your profile and select Account. Click or tap Sign out of all devices or head over to Manager Access and then sign out of all devices.
2. Relink your ESPN+ Subscription
To do this, open the Settings menu. On your mobile, click Login to ESPN Account. On your TV, select Account Information and go to ESPN Account. Enter your ESPN credentials and try logging in.
You can also relink your subscription via ESPN[.]com. Click the Account icon and select Log In. Enter your credentials and click Login.
3. Switch to a Different Streaming Device
The problem may be with your current device. You can try signing into another device and access the game. Casting it to your smart TV or using AirPlay may work too.
4. Reinstall the ESPN App
If none of the methods above work for you, you can start fresh with a new app version. Uninstall your ESPN app first and then reinstall a new version.
Wrapping Up!
Streaming problems are common and can disrupt your experience. But, following the fixes above may be able to help you get back to your streaming.
