8 Ways To Fix ESPN Error 503

ESPN error 503 is caused due to server issues and can prevent you from streaming anything. The error usually disappears on its own, but you will need to fix it yourself if the problem is not going away. I will take you through the root causes and multiple fixes available for this issue, so follow with me.

Key Takeaways

• Error 503 on ESPN means that the server is temporarily unavailable for maintenance reasons.
• In most cases, ESPN error 503 goes away on its own when the servers are fixed.
• This issue could be resolved by refreshing the page, trying to re-access the site later, or contacting ESPN’s customer support for further assistance.

Causes Of ESPN Error 503

Error 503 is a server error that could possibly happen when:

• The server is temporarily unable to handle the request due to maintenance or capacity issues.
• Their website or server is experiencing technical difficulties and cannot load the requested page.
• Weak network connection.

Also, you might be interested to learn about how to fix ESPN not working on Xfinity.

How To Fix Error 503 On ESPN?

Here, I have mentioned all of the potential fixes to this error:

1. Refresh the page
2. Restart your router
3. Check ESPN servers
4. Restart the ESPN app
5. Update the ESPN app
6. Clear app cache
7. Clear the browser’s cache and cookies
8. Contact ESPN support

Refresh The Page

Since this is a server-related issue, I would advise you to refresh the page first. You can simply click on the Refresh icon or press “F5” to refresh the ESPN page. Once the page is refreshed, the error will most likely be resolved.

Restart Your Router

There is a possibility that your internet is not working correctly or is functioning very slowly. To fix this problem, you should consider restarting your router. I also recommended this method for other errors, such as ESPN country not specified error and ESPN media not allowed error.

Check ESPN Servers

Down ESPN servers can be the root cause of error 503. I usually check the servers by following this procedure:

1. Turn on your device.
2. Go to “Google Chrome.”
3. Search for “Is ESPN down.”
4. Click on the first link.

   

5. Downdetector will display whether or not the ESPN servers are down.

Restart The ESPN App

According to a user on Reddit, you must restart the ESPN app if the internet has good speed and the servers are not down. The simple steps mentioned below will tell you how to do it on an Android device:

1. Turn on your device.
2. Go to “Settings” > “Apps” > “ESPN” > “Force stop.” This will stop any operations the app was performing.
3. Wait for a minute or two and then launch the app by clicking on its icon to check whether the error is still displaying.

Update The ESPN App

When I faced this error, I found on Reddit that an outdated app version also instigates many errors. You can update the ESPN app on an Android phone by following this process:

1. Turn on the mobile phone.
2. Go to “Play Store.”
3. Click on your profile photo shown at the top-left corner of the screen.
4. Select “Manage apps and devices” > “Updates available” and see if there is any latest build for ESPN.
5. If any update is available for ESPN, download it by clicking “Update.” Once the update has been installed, launch the app to see whether the error persists.

Clear App Cache

In my opinion, clearing the ESPN cache can resolve errors by removing corrupted data, ensuring up-to-date information, improving performance, and preventing incomplete downloads.

Clear Browser Cache & Cookies

Clearing your browser’s cache and cookies has helped my team resolve ESPN errors by ensuring you receive fresh data from their servers. Over time, stored data can become outdated or corrupted, leading to issues like missing content or slow performance on the ESPN website.

Note: Clearing your cache and cookies will log you out of all websites and delete your browsing history, so you may need to log back into websites and re-enter your browsing history.

Contact ESPN Support

If you continue to experience the error, I recommend you contact ESPN customer support for further assistance. You can contact them at 00 1 888-549-3776 or also contact their customer service via their website.