ESPN is an all-in-one sports application to watch live events of football, basketball, baseball, boxing, golf, soccer, tennis, and more. In addition, you can stream TV shows, the latest news, highlights, and expert game analysis. The ESPN app also has Chromecast built-in, so you can cast live sports to the TV using a smartphone or PC.
Requirements
- Google Chromecast or Chromecast built-in TV
- Smartphone (Android/iOS)
- The latest version of the ESPN app
- Strong WIFI network
- A TV with HDMI port
- Windows/Mac with Google Chrome
How to Cast ESPN to Chromecast Using Android or iPhone
1: Plug in your Chromecast to the HDMI port of your TV.
2: Check whether your phone and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3: Install the ESPN app on your Android or iOS from the Play Store or App Store.
4: After installation, launch the ESPN app and sign in with your TV provider account that you have used to subscribe to the ESPN channel.
5: Start streaming a live sports event or any video in the application.
6: You will find a “Cast” icon on the top right corner of your app. Click on the icon.
7: The app will search for the available devices and displays them.
8: Click on the Chromecast device name to cast it on the TV.
The live stream or the video you chose will now be streamed on your TV.
How to Cast ESPN to Chromecast from Windows or Mac
1. Launch Google Chrome on your PC.
2. Visit https://www.espn.com. Next, click on the Watch tab from the upper right corner.
3. Next, choose any live sports event you want to watch.
4. Next, sign in with your TV provider account.
5. Now, the live sports match will play on your browser.
6. Then, click on the Three Vertical Dots icon from the upper right corner.
7. From the list of available options, click the Cast option.
8. Click on the Sources tab and select the Cast tab. Next, choose your Chromecast device.
9. Start watching ESPN sports events on your Chromecast from your desktop or laptop.
Note: Similarly, you can Chromecast BT Sport from a PC to watch live events.
How to Fix If the ESPN App is Not Working on Chromecast
Follow the steps below to fix the issue if you cannot cast the ESPN app to your TV:
1. Update the ESPN app on your Android or iOS smartphone to the latest version.
2. Try resetting your Chromecast device to fix technical errors.
3. Turn off your Chromecast device and wait for some time. Next, turn on both your Chromecast device and TV. And again, try to cast ESPN on your TV.
4. Ensure that you have connected the casting device and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi network. Also, keep your casting device near the Chromecast device to avoid frequent disconnection.
5. Update your Chromecast device to the latest version.
6. Check if there is an outage in the ESPN server by visiting the downdetector website.
Salient Features
- Live streaming of thousands of events on a subscription basis.
- Listen to ESPN Radio, including Podcasts.
- Highlights of all matches telecasted under ESPN network.
- Watch UFC, PGA Tour Live, LaLiga and Bundesliga, and more.
- Live TV Channels like ESPN2, ESPN, ESPN3, SEC Network Plus, ESPNews, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, SEC Network, and Longhorn Network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Connect your casting device and Chromecast device to the same Wi-Fi network. Next, click on the Cast icon that you can find in the upper right corner of the ESPN app and select your Chromecast device. Then, you can watch the content from the ESPN app on the TV.
Yes, you can cast ESPN+ originals and live sports to the Chromecast-connected TV. Ensure you sign in with your ESPN+ account credentials to do so.
Update the ESPN app and try again.