Complain About ESPN - learn how to file a complaint

Honestly, getting a quick response can feel like a total long shot.

• Have your ESPN account email and any relevant details (like the specific game or error message) ready.
• Be clear and concise. They deal with a lot of complaints, so get straight to the point.
• Take screenshots of error messages, buffering screens, or blackout notices. Proof is your best friend.
• Call during off-peak hours, like mid-morning on a Tuesday or Wednesday, to avoid the longest waits.

If ESPN is giving you the silent treatment, it's time to go over their heads. Your first stop should be the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Filing a complaint there is public and companies often respond to protect their reputation. It works, but prepare to wait. ESPN usually responds after a formal complaint is logged.

For issues related to broadcast rules, especially those infuriating sports blackouts, you can file an informal complaint with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC regulates broadcasting, and your complaint adds to a record they can use to identify patterns of misconduct. You must try to resolve it with ESPN first, but if they ignore you, the FCC is your next step. You can also contact your state's Attorney General for consumer protection issues.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Unresolved Streaming Issue on Account [[Your Email Address]]

I am writing again after my previous attempts to resolve a persistent issue with my ESPN+ service have been unsuccessful.

On [[Date of Incident]], I was unable to watch the [[Name of Game/Event]] due to [[Specific error, e.g., constant buffering, blackout error, app crashing]]. This is not the first time this has happened, and frankly, paying for a service that fails during key live events is incredibly frustrating. I have already tried troubleshooting on my end, and the problem is clearly with your service delivery.

To resolve this, I require a partial refund or credit for this month's subscription fee. I also need confirmation in writing that the technical issues affecting my account have been investigated and fixed so this does not continue to happen.

If I do not receive a satisfactory response within 72 hours, I will file a formal complaint with the Better Business Bureau and the FCC.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

[[Your Name]]

• When you get on live chat, immediately ask for your case or reference number. If you get disconnected, you won't have to start from scratch.
• If you complain on X (Twitter), tag a sports journalist or a major sports account in your post. Sometimes public visibility gets a faster response than their support channels.
• A user on Reddit mentioned they got a credit after specifically citing the FCC's rules on sports blackouts in their complaint. It's worth a shot.
• Don't just say 'it's not working.' Be specific. Say 'The app on my Roku Ultra, model 4800X, crashed three times during the third quarter.' The more detail, the harder it is for them to ignore.

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