| AirPlay Compatible | No |
| Download Link | App Store |
| Website | https://www.espn.com/watch/espnplus |
ESPN is a top-rated streaming service where you can watch popular sports matches like NFL, F1, NBA, MLB, and more. Unfortunately, the ESPN app does not have the built-in AirPlay support. You need to access the AirPlay Mirroring option on your iPhone/iPad/Mac to AirPlay the content to your Apple or AirPlay 2-compatible TVs. From this article, you will learn how to AirPlay ESPN from your iPhone/iPad/Mac to the Apple or AirPlay-compatible smart TVs.
Note: Those finding WiFi connectivity issues can rely on the Digital AV adapter to screen mirror ESPN.
How to AirPlay ESPN Using iPhone and iPad
Before jumping into the steps, turn on AirPlay on Apple TV. If you’re an Android TV user, you must turn on the AirPlay on Android TV. On the other hand, connect your iPhone and Apple TV or AirPlay 2 compatible smart TV to the same WiFi network.
1. Install the ESPN app from the App Store on your device.
2. Next, open the ESPN app and sign in with the login credentials with a valid subscription.
3. Once the home screen appears, click on the title you want to stream.
4. When it starts playing, click the Screen Mirroring icon at the Control Center.
5. It will search for nearby devices. Select your AirPlay 2-enabled Smart TV or Apple TV from the available devices.
6. If prompted, enter the AirPlay Code displayed on the TV screen.
Once you have finished streaming, disable AirPlay on your iPhone to stop sharing the screen with your Apple TV/Smart TV.
How to AirPlay ESPN Using Mac
1. Connect your AirPlay 2 compatible smart TV or Apple TV and Mac to the same WiFi network.
2. Visit the ESPN official website and log into your account.
3. Once you see the library, select a movie or a TV show you want to stream.
4. While playing, click the Control Center icon and select the Screen Mirroring option.
5. Select your TV name from the list of devices.
6. Now, it will play the selected video on your TV screen.
You can stop AirPlay on your Mac when you finish streaming ESPN on your TV.
How to AirPlay ESPN Without WiFi
This method requires an HDMI cable, a Lightning Digital AV Adapter for iPhone, and a USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter for MacBook.
1. Connect the Digital AV Adapter to the power source using the USB-C power cable.
2. Now, connect the Digital AV Adapter to the charging port on your Mac and iPhone.
3. Connect the HDMI cable from the adapter to the TV.
4 Now, change the input on your TV to view your iPhone/Mac’s screen.
5. Finally, play the ESPN content to stream it on your smart TV.
How to Fix AirPlay Not Working With the ESPN App
Currently, many users have complained that ESPN AirPlay is not working on their Smart TV. They may face issues like the app crashing out suddenly, an audio block, or the AirPlay icon missing on the app. The possible reasons for these errors could be the outdated app, poor internet connection, or signal blockage.
To resolve these issues, we recommend some simple troubleshooting solutions.
- Restart your WiFi router
- Update the ESPN app
- Move your AirPlay-connected devices to a closer distance.
Still not working? Then, you can contact ESPN’s customer support team to resolve the problem.
FAQ
If it shows a black screen on ESPN, it may have corrupted cache files within the app. In this case, you should uninstall and reinstall the app to clear the cache.
If you have not connected your Smart TV and ESPN app to the same WIFI, it won’t mirror the app to your TV.
