ESPN's new standalone streaming service is launching on August 21st for $29.99 per month. The service will offer access to ESPN's linear channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, and ACN. Subscribers will be able to stream 47,000 live sporting events annually, along with on-demand replays and original programming. The launch coincides with the NFL's acquisition of a 10 percent stake in ESPN. In return, ESPN will take over the NFL Network and gain rights to some NFL content, including select out-of-market pre-season games.