As a bar and restaurant owner, we know you’re always looking for ways to attract customers and keep them staying longer. One of the most effective strategies for this is offering live sporting events, giving fans a chance to bond over the passion, excitement, and energy of the game. Adding sports to your entertainment lineup has always been a no-brainer, but with the everchanging landscape of sports media, it’s time to familiarize yourself with everything beyond the traditional pay-per-view options.
Enter ESPN+ for Business—one of the most popular sports subscriptions and growing powerhouse products in the commercial hospitality industry. With its rapid rise in three short years, this monthly subscription has quickly proven itself as a must-have for bars, restaurants, and other commercial spaces. But what makes ESPN+ for Business stand out from the crowd? Keep reading to see why it is an essential part of every establishment’s entertainment package.
What Is ESPN+ for Business?
Created specifically for the hospitality industry, ESPN+ for Business is a linear TV adaptation of the widely popular ESPN+ streaming subscription. In 2024, ESPN+ for Business offered more than 2,200 live events across a package of seven premium sports channels, sold by Joe Hand Promotions and available on DIRECTV for BUSINESS.
But what truly sets this subscription apart from other services is the thousands of hours of live sports year-round. With UFC Fight Nights, Top Rank Boxing, NHL, PGA TOUR Live, College Football, College Basketball, FA Cup, La Liga, Bundesliga and more, you’ll always have something exciting on your screens. The 2024 lineup featured 414 men’s and women’s College Basketball games, 475 soccer matches, 125 college football games, and 111 NHL matchups. To see what’s coming up in 2025, you can check out the upcoming events schedule HERE.
This subscription replaces talk shows and non-live events, improving your sports programming lineup by adding more variety and value at an affordable price. ESPN+ for Business offers fresh, exclusive content, all carefully curated to keep your establishment humming with energy.
ESPN+ for Business: The Game-Changer for Any Establishment
Whether you’re catering to die-hard fans or casual viewers, ESPN+ for Business helps draw in a wide audience. With exclusive access to marquee matchups and live events, you’ll not only set yourself apart from the competition but also drive traffic during slower hours. In 2024, here’s how ESPN+ for Business delivered live sports throughout the day:
Daytime Crowd (11:00 AM – 3:29 PM ET): 739 events
Happy Hour (3:30 PM – 6:29 PM ET): 390 events
Dinner Rush (7:00 PM – 9:59 PM ET): 705 events
Late Night (10:00 PM – 11:59 PM ET): 63 events
With games happening around the clock, there’s always something on to keep your customers engaged!
Not only does it bring you year-round coverage of premium live sports content, but it also provides special access to high caliber events. Every year, the ESPN+ for Business schedule features one UFC Pay-Per-View (PPV) event, typically in October. This offers your business an opportunity to bring unparalleled excitement directly to your establishment.
Overall, ESPN+ for Business is the perfect solution for any establishment looking to maintain a lively environment that boosts sales and customer loyalty.
Ready to Elevate Your Game Day Experience?
This is more than just a subscription. This is a tool to help transform your establishment into a sports hub where guests want to stick around longer, order more, and keep coming back for all types of sports action. Starting at $159 per month, you’ll get exclusive access to top sports leagues, games and tournaments.
Getting started is quick and easy. Reach out today to learn how ESPN+ for Business can give your bar or restaurant the competitive edge it needs!
Contact us at sales@joehandpromotions.com or call 1-800-557-4263 to speak with a representative directly!