This guide explains how to install the ESPN+ Kodi addon. The steps work for any Kodi-supported device, including the Amazon Fire Stick, Fire TV Cube, Android TV boxes, smart TVs, Windows PCs, Macs, Android smartphones, and iOS smartphones. The ESPN+ addon is compatible with Kodi 20 Nexus and Kodi 21 Omega.
What is the ESPN+ Kodi Addon?
ESPN+ is one of the most popular sports streaming services. It is loved for its vast library of live and on-demand sports, including exclusive matches, sports documentaries, archives, highlights, and replays. The platform features numerous top sporting events, including the UFC and college sports, as well as international soccer leagues such as the Bundesliga, LaLiga, and the Copa Del Rey.
While most people prefer to watch ESPN+ through the official ESPN app or website, you can still access it on Kodi. This is made possible by the ESPN+ sports addon. You can access most of the sports content on the ESPN+ platform via this addon, including live games, talk shows, special events, and PPVs.
You need an ESPN+ subscription or a TV provider to use this sports addon.
For Kodi Users!
ISPs, hackers, and other third-party entities worldwide may monitor your online activities. For security, privacy, and smooth streaming, it is recommended to use a reliable VPN for Kodi. Your IP address is visible to sites you visit.
I recommend ExpressVPN, a fast and secure VPN in the industry. It is very easy to install on any device, including Amazon Fire TV Stick, PC, Mac, and Smartphones. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with their service, you can request a refund. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 4 months free and save 61% on the 2-year plan.
Read: How to Install and Use the Best VPN for Kodi
Is the ESPN+ Addon Safe and Legal?
The ESPN+ addon provides sports content legally by requiring users to log in with their ESPN+ credentials. However, since it’s a third-party addon hosted in the SlyGuy Repository by Matt Huisman, some users may have concerns about safety and legality.
I scanned the SlyGuy Repository zip file on VirusTotal and Norton Safe Web to check for suspicious files.
Below are the scan results:
VirusTotal- No Red Flags
The ESPN+ Kodi addon is legitimate because it only works with an existing ESPN+ subscription or TV provider account. This means you’re accessing the same licensed content you would get through the official ESPN app or website.
How to Install ESPN+ Addon on Kodi
As we have already established, the ESPN+ addon is a third-party sports addon. To install it on Kodi, you need to tweak some settings to allow installation of addons from unknown sources. For easy understanding and follow-through, I will break the installation process into three parts.
Let’s discuss the steps in each part below.
Part 1: Enable Unknown Sources
Follow these steps to enable unknown sources on Kodi:
1. Open Kodi and click Settings.
2. Navigate to System.
3. Select Addons, then scroll to Unknown Sources. Turn ON the toggle.
4. Choose Yes when a warning appears on the screen.
5. You have successfully enabled Unknown Sources on Kodi.
Part 2: Install the Repository with ESPN+ Addon
The next step is to install the SlyGuy Repository, which hosts the ESPN+ addon. Follow these steps:
1. Return to the Settings window and select File Manager.
2. Navigate to Add Source and click on it.
3. Click None.
4. Enter the following URL: https://k.slyguy.xyz, and click OK.
5. The next step is giving your new source a name. Click on the provided field.
6. Type your chosen name and click OK. I have chosen SlyGuy in my case.
7. Select OK to confirm the entered details and close this window.
8. The new source will be added.
9. Return to the Settings window and select the Addons folder.
10. Select Install from zip file.
11. Click Slyguy, or the name you gave your new source.
12. Select repository.slyguy.zip.
13. The SlyGuy Repository will start downloading. Wait for the installation process to complete. You should see a SlyGuy Repository Addon Installed notification in the top right corner of the screen.
That’s it. You have installed the repository that hosts the ESPN+ Kodi addon. Let’s proceed to install the addon in the next part.
You’re now all set. A quick reminder: your internet provider and many websites/apps can see your IP address and some details about your connection. Using a VPN encrypts your traffic and masks your IP address, which helps protect your online privacy.
I recommend ExpressVPN. It’s a reputable VPN with strong encryption and fast connections, and it’s straightforward to install on Fire TV/FireStick and other devices.
Next, I’ll show you how to set up and use ExpressVPN.
Step 1: Get the ExpressVPN subscription HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it for free for the first 30 days, and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Click HERE to download and install the ExpressVPN app on your streaming device. If you are using a FireStick, I have given the exact steps starting with Step 4 below.
Step 3: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That's all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for Kodi.
The following are the steps to install Kodi VPN on your Fire TV devices. If you have other streaming devices, follow Step 1-3 above.
Step 4: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE (if you are not already subscribed).
Step 5: Go to the Fire TV Stick home screen. Click Find followed by the Search option (see image below).
Step 6: Type Expressvpn in the search bar and select it when it shows up.
Step 7: Click Download.
Step 8: Open the ExpressVPN app and Sign in using the email ID and password that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription.
Step 9: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your FireStick is now secured with the fastest VPN.
Part 3: Install ESPN+ Kodi Addon
Below are the steps to install the ESPN+ addon on Kodi:
1. Click Install from repository.
2. Select SlyGuy Repository.
3. Choose Video Addons.
4. Select ESPN.
5. Click Install.
6. Select OK when prompted to install additional addons alongside ESPN.
7. The installation process begins, and you can see the progress in percentage on the screen.
8. Once the installation is complete, you’ll see an ESPN Addon Installed notification on the top right corner of the screen.
Congratulations. You have successfully installed the ESPN+ addon on Kodi.
How to Use the ESPN+ Kodi Addon
ESPN+ is one of the best Kodi sports addons. To launch the addon, return to the Kodi home screen and navigate to Addons on the left panel menu.
Click on the ESPN addon tile to launch it.
This is what the ESPN+ addon home screen looks like.
Click Login to sign in to your ESPN account.
The ESPN addon lets you sign in using either your TV provider details or your ESPN subscription account. If ESPN is included under your TV provider, select TV Provider Login.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the login process.
To log in with your ESPN subscription, click ESPN Account Login.
Follow the on-screen steps to sign in using your ESPN+ account credentials.
After logging in, you can start exploring the ESPN content library. The main menu sections include Live, Upcoming, Bookmarks, Account, and Settings.
The Settings menu allows you to customize your streaming experience, including network, interface, player, and add-on settings.
That’s how you set up and use the ESPN (ESPN+) addon on Kodi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can watch ESPN+ on Kodi via third-party addons. One such addon is the ESPN addon by Matt Huisman, the developer behind the SlyGuy repository.
No, you need an ESPN+ subscription or a TV provider to watch sports via the ESPN+ addon.
No, ESPN has not released an official Kodi addon yet. The available addons are developed by third parties and hosted on unofficial repositories. However, most of the addons allow you to watch ESPN+ legally on Kodi, using your subscription or TV provider details.
You don’t need a VPN to use the ESPN+ addon, but some users prefer one for privacy or to access ESPN+ while traveling abroad.
Winding Up
This post explained how to install the ESPN+ Kodi addon. It’s one of the best sports Kodi addons, letting you watch live sports, PPV events, and on-demand sports content. Have you installed the addon on Kodi? Share your experience below in the comments section.
Remember, this addon doesn’t provide free content — you’ll need an active ESPN+ subscription or TV provider login to stream.
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