BRISTOL, Conn. – On Thursday, Apr. 12, ESPN officials launched the new, subscription-based digital platform ESPN+ which will be the new home for select FGCU and ASUN game and event broadcasts.
 
ESPN+, which is separate from ESPN3, is housed within the new ESPN app, which also launched on Thursday with a fresh update. In conjunction with the ASUN's broadcasting contract with ESPN, 54 upcoming spring events – including six conference tournaments – will be streamed on ESPN+. Select games will continue to be streamed on ESPN+ during the 2018-19 season and foreseeable future, with FGCU officials having no control over the subscription or content decisions.
 
Yesterday began the first of a 30-day free trial of ESPN+, which will be followed by a subscription fee of just $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year, with the ability to cancel at any time. FGCU fans accustomed to watching the Eagles on ESPN3 will need to be ESPN+ subscribers in order to not miss any games.
 
ESPN officials will determine which games remain 'free' on ESPN3 and which become premium content to air on ESPN+. Regardless, all games can be accessed just as fans have done previously – by visiting the ESPN app or logging on to WatchESPN.com. Content which is exclusively on ESPN+ will be denoted by a yellow triangle with E+ in the top-left corner of the video thumbnail.
 
Upon clicking on an ESPN+ video for the first time, users will be prompted to 'Start My 30-Day Free Trial' and then can create an account and submit credit card information for their monthly or yearly subscription, which will be charged after the 30-day trial period concludes.
 
In addition to select FGCU and ASUN games airing on ESPN+, the subscription allows fans exclusive access to thousands of other live and on-demand content throughout the year from 20 college conferences across the country, in addition to professional leagues and international sports. ESPN+ offers a multitude of other features, including the ability to pause, rewind and start-from-the-beginning functionality for all live content – which is not an option on ESPN3.
 
For the entire list of content fans can expect to receive on ESPN+, and for much more information, clarity and answers to potential questions, read through the entire press release on ESPNMediaZone.com by clicking here.
 
Below is a list of remaining FGCU spring contests which will air exclusively on ESPN+
 
Apr. 21-22 – ASUN Beach Volleyball Championship
Apr. 22 – Softball @ Jacksonville
Apr. 22 – ASUN Men's and Women's Tennis Championship
Apr. 28 – Softball @ Lipscomb (DH)
May 9-12 – ASUN Softball Championship
May 17 – Baseball @ Lipscomb
May 18 – Baseball @ Lipscomb
May 19 – Baseball @ Lipscomb
May 23-26 – ASUN Baseball Championship
 
ABOUT FGCU
FGCU teams have combined to win an incredible 69 conference regular season and tournament titles in just 10+ seasons at the Division-I level. Additionally, in just 6+ seasons of D-I postseason eligibility, the Eagles have had 33 teams or individuals compete in NCAA championships. Seven FGCU programs have earned a top-25 national ranking in their respective sport. In 2016-17, the Green and Blue posted a department-best 6th-place finish in the DI-AAA Learfield Directors' Cup and top-100 showing nationally, ahead of several Power-5 and FBS institutions. FGCU also collectively earned a 3.27 GPA in the classroom and served an all-time high 7,200+ volunteer hours – being recognized as one of two runner-ups for the inaugural NACAD Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl.
 
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