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About WatchESPN

Last Updated: Wed, 12 Dec 2012 > Related Articles

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Summary

Learn about how to access WatchESPN with your Cox subscription.

Solution

Available Content

WatchESPN offers 24/7 live programming to ESPN networks, live events, and shows via your computer, smartphone, and tablet. The available networks, popular live events, and popular shows are outlined below.

WatchESPN offers...Which includes...
ESPN Networks
  • ESPN
  • ESPN2
  • ESPN3
  • ESPNU
  • Buzzer Beater
  • Goal Line
Live Events
  • NBA Regular Season and Playoffs
  • The Masters, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship
  • College Football and Basketball
  • Barclays Premier League,Spanish Primera Division, and Euro 2012 Soccer
  • All 4 Grand Slam Tennis Events
  • Thousands more live events airing the ESPN Networks
ESPN Shows
  • SportsCenter
  • PTI
  • Mike & Mike
  • SportsNation
  • ESPN Original Studio Shows

Live streams of all the WatchESPN Networks are available at no additional cost to customers who receive ESPN as part of their TV subscription through Cox - see Service / Subscription in the table below.


WatchESPN Requirements

The following table outlines the requirements for accessing and using WatchESPN. 

Type of RequirementDescription
RegistrationCox customers will be able to access WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app by selecting Cox as their provider and signing in with their Cox User ID and Password.Xbox Live Gold customers will need to activate their device additionally.
Service / Subscription

With WatchESPN.com and the WatchESPN app, you can access live content within the networks below if you subscribe to the following services.

You do not have to subscribe to Cox High Speed Internet service to access WatchESPN; however, you must have a Cox User ID and Password. You can sign up for a Cox User ID and Password by registering your account on Cox.com. See Cox.com Account Registration and Preferences. 

WatchESPN Accessible NetworksRequired Tier of Service
ESPNCox TV Essential
ESPN2Cox TV Essential
ESPN3Cox TV Essential
ESPNUSports and Information Pak
Buzzer BeaterSports and Information Pak
Goal LineSports and Information

Minimum System

Requirements

PlatformRequirements
PC
  • Processor Speed: Single Core CPU @ 2.4GHz or Dual Core CPU
  • Memory: 512 MB of RAM  - minimum of 256 MB
  • Video Memory: 128 MB of Video RAM
  • Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
  • Recommended Browsers: Internet Explorer 7+, Mozilla Firefox 3.5+, Safari 4, Chrome 3
  • Flash Player: Adobe Flash Player 10.2 or above
  • Screen Resolution: 1024x768 or higher with 32-bit color
  • Recommended Connection Speed: 2 Mbps or greater
Mac
  • Processor Speed: 1.5 Ghz
  • Memory: 512 MB of RAM
  • Operating System: OS X 10.4+
  • Recommended Browsers: Mozilla Firefox 3.5+, Safari 4.0+, Chrome 3
  • Flash Player: Adobe Flash Player 10.2 or above
  • Screen Resolution: 1024x768 or higher with 32-bit color
  • Recommended Connection Speed: 2 Mbps or greater
Apple iOSApple iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad iOS 4.0 or later
AndroidAndroid phones and tablets running version 2.3.3 and above
Kindle FireKindle Fire Android devices (Fire HD 8.9” 4G LTE Wireless, Fire HD 8.9”, Fire HD, and Fire)

Existing customers who subscribe to Cox High Speed Internet 

  • ESPN3 will remain accessible via auto authentication in home for web only. Auto authentication for ESPN3 is not available via mobile apps  - iOS and Android. If you are also a TV subscriber, you will be required to sign in to view the remaining networks available as part of your subscription on WatchESPN in home and via app. 
  • For customers who subscribe to Cox High Speed Internet only, you will have access to ESPN3 on the web, and will also have Xbox support for ESPN3 only. You will have to sign in to WatchESPN on the web for ESPN3 access outside the home. 

Access and Activation

To start watching:

  1. Download the WatchESPN app on the App Store or Google Play or visit WatchESPN.com. Click the Live button.

  2. Select Cox as your TV provider
    .
  3. Enter your Cox User ID and Password.

For Xbox live users, refer to Activate WatchESPN on Xbox.


Issues Accessing WatchESPN

If you have an issue logging into the WatchESPN app or WatchESPN.com, or you receive an unauthorized message, contact us. If you are having a problem viewing content or any technical issues with using WatchESPN  

call 1-888-549-ESPN (3776) between 8am – 1am EST.


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