“The Captain,” a new ESPN docuseries about New York Yankees icon Derek Jeter, will premiere Monday, July 18 (2022-07-18) at 10 p.m. on ESPN. It can be streamed live on DirecTV Stream, ESPN+ and other live TV streaming services.
The ESPN Films series will dive deep into Jeter’s 20-year history wearing the stripes. It is directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Randy Wilkins and will cover Jeter’s upbringing, Hall of Fame career, brief Miami Marlins ownership and personal life through interviews. and archival footage.
And, yes, it will go into his legendary feud with Alex Rodriguez and the infamous rumor that Jeter gave gift baskets to women A-Rod was intimate with.
What time does the premiere of “The Captain” start?
Episode 1 airs at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, July 18. The full schedule for the season is as follows:
- 07/18 Episode 1, 10 p.m.
- 07/21 Episode 2, 9 p.m.
- 07/28 Episode 3, 9 p.m.
- 07/28 Episode 4, 10 p.m.
- 8/4 Episode 5, 9 p.m.
- 8/4 Episode 6, 10 p.m.
- 8/11 Episode 7, 10 p.m.
How can I stream it for free?
Cord cutters can sign up for free trials of DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, Sling, and YouTube TV to enjoy ESPN shows for free for a limited time.
Cable subscribers can log into ESPN.com or related apps with their cable credentials to stream the episodes live for free.
ESPN+ will also simulcast the episodes, but the service does not offer a free trial. Episodes will be available to stream on demand anytime after they air on ESPN+.
What TV channel is it on?
ESPN. Channel Search: Verizon Fios, XFinity, Spectrum, Optimum/Altice, Cox, DirecTV, Dish
What is “The Captain” about?
According to the official synopsis, “An exploration of the life and Hall of Fame career of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter. Directed by Emmy-winning Randy Wilkins, the series offers an extraordinary portrait of the Yankee captain’s life and career on and off the baseball field. Featuring candid interviews with Jeter, his family, teammates and rivals, each episode is filled with interesting anecdotes about the five-time World Series champion’s career, his relationship with Alex Rodriguez, the infamous gift basket rumor and more. Again.
What will the first episode be about?
According to ESPN, “Derek Jeter’s upbringing as a bi-racial kid in the Midwest and his journey through the major leagues. This episode features never-before-seen footage of Jeter being drafted by the Yankees.
What is ESPN Plus?
ESPN Plus is a streaming service from ESPN with a huge selection of live games from professional and college sports, including UFC, college football and basketball, International League and Major League Soccer, MLB and more. It also has its own original TV series, and your subscription gives you access to exclusive content on ESPN.com.
Cable packages like Spectrum, Verizon, and DirecTV don’t include ESPN Plus, so if you want the service’s exclusive coverage, you’ll have to pay or find a bar that’s hosting the event. (Conversely, ESPN Plus does not include ESPN, ESPN2 and other ESPN channels).
ESPN+ is accessible through the ESPN app on most devices, including amazon fire, Apple, android, Chromecast, PlayStation, Roku, Xbox and more.
How much does ESPN Plus cost?
$6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. The subscription does not include access to certain à la carte events, such as UFC 277: Pena vs. Nunes. These events cost more, but are still exclusive to ESPN+.
If you’re looking to save on a lot of streaming content, the Disney Plus Bundle includes subscriptions to Hulu ($5.99), ESPN Plus ($6.99), and Disney Plus ($7.99) for just $13.99/month. You get one of the services for free when you subscribe to all three.
