The streaming landscape will get a new competitor later this month, as ESPN parent The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday confirmed a launch date of Aug. 21 for the sports giant's flagship streaming service.

ESPN’s long-awaited direct-to-consumer streaming service is coming soon. And it’s adding one of America’s favorite sports shows: NFL RedZone. The NFL and Walt Disney Co. DIS finally announced an agreement Tuesday that will see the media giant acquire most of the football league’s media assets — including RedZone,

Disney's profit and revenue climbed in its fiscal third quarter based on the strength of the entertainment company's streaming service and domestic theme parks.