How To Fix ESPN: The Country Specified Is Not Supported?

You might have seen the “ESPN: The Country Specified Is Not Supported” message on your ESPN app. You cannot watch live events, scores, and highlights when this happens. Hence, how can you solve the error? Find the solutions in this guide.

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Key Takeaways

• This ESPN error may occur on your app even if you access it from a compatible country.
• There can be several reasons behind it, such as ESPN server outages, app file glitches, incorrect location data on your device, and more.
• You can resolve the problem by fixing the ESPN cache, enabling your device’s location data, reinstalling the app, installing the latest updates, etc.

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What Is ESPN Country Not Supported Issue?

Some ESPN users reported encountering this problem, even though they were physically located in the United States and their internet location was set to the same region.

The message may occur when you try to sign in to the ESPN app or watch a live stream. You may face this trouble for many reasons, such as a weak internet connection, miscommunication between the app and ESPN servers, inaccurate data in the app’s files, an incomplete installation process, inaccurate location data, and more.

However, there is nothing to worry about. We will look at the solutions for this problem in detail so that every step is clear on your end. Let’s get to the fixes.

How To Fix ESPN: The Country Specified Is Not Supported Issue?

The good news is that our team found several effective fixes that helped resolve the trouble on our end. So, let us share them with you in this section. Also, read our guides on ESPN error codes 1008 and 321.

Check ESPN Servers

ESPN services will be affected worldwide if the network’s servers are down due to technical faults or maintenance processes. Therefore, you will face different errors if this is the case. You can get an update on the ESPN servers with our steps below.

1. Search “ESPN Servers” on your default browser.
2. Open the link that says, “ESPN Down?“

   

3. If the next page reads, User Reports Indicate No Current Problems At ESPN,” the servers are running fine.

   

Check Internet Speed

The ESPN app requires a minimum of 2Mbps internet speed to stream content without hassles. If your internet connection has a lower speed than the minimum, you may face different errors, such as the country is not supported message.

Besides, you can take an internet speed test for your connection using this process.

1. Open your default browser.
2. Search “Check Internet Speed.”
3. Go to the website that says “Speedtest by Ookla.”

   

4. Once you are on the next page, press the “Go” button in the middle of the screen.
5. Wait for the site to evaluate your connection’s speed.
6. See if the results match the minimum requirement of the ESPN app.

   

Power Cycle Internet Device

A power cycle will clear the connection of any residing glitches or bugs affecting its overall strength. Thus, you will get a better streaming speed. You can use the guide below for this step.

1. Press the “Power” button at the back of your internet router.
2. It will shut down the device.
3. Turn off the “Power Switch” on the wall socket.
4. Now, disconnect the power cord from the router.
5. Wait for about 2 minutes.
6. Reconnect the power cord.
7. Turn on the “Power Switch” on the socket.
8. Turn on your router via the “Power” button.

Disconnect Idle Devices From The Internet Connection

The internet speed may slow down if too many devices are connected to the service simultaneously. Look around your house and turn off the WiFi on idle devices so you can stream content on the ESPN app without trouble.

Sign Out Of the App

Log out of your ESPN account and sign in again to see if the problem is fixed on your device. In case the issue persists, use the next fix.

Turn Off VPN

There will be conflicting data in the ESPN servers if you use a VPN to access the app. Hence, you should turn it off and then try to load the app.

Give Location Access To ESPN App

ESPN needs to know your current location to function smoothly on your device. Therefore, you must grant the app permission to access your device’s location.

Let us simplify the process for you.

Android

1. Open your android phone “Settings.”

   

2. Pick the “Apps” column.

   

3. Scroll to the “ESPN” app.

   

4. Tap “Permissions.”

   

5. Choose “Location.”

   

6. Select “Allow Only While Using This App.”

   

7. Lastly, restart ESPN and see if the problem is gone.

iPhone

1. Go to the “Privacy” from the “Settings.”
2.  Turn on the “Location Services” via the “Toggle Switch.” It should turn green.
3. Find “ESPN” in the list of apps that requested location access on your phone.

   

4. Tap on it and select “While Using The App.”

   

Smart TV

1. Turn on your Smart TV.
2. Open the “Main Screen.”
3. Go to the “Settings.”
4. Navigate to “Device Preferences.”
5. Select “Location” from the next screen.
6. Mark “Use WiFi To Estimate Location.”

Clear The ESPN Cache And Data

Clearing the app’s cache and data will clean its files of corrupt data and glitches to resume ESPN’s functioning on your device. Note that you may be logged out of the app after clearing the data. We will list the easiest way to do this on your phone.

Android

1. Navigate to the “Settings” icon on the “Homescreen” and tap on it.

   

2. Select “Apps” to head to the next section.

   

3. Find “ESPN” from this list and choose the app.

   

4. You will see a column saying, “Storage.” Click on it.

   

5. You will see two different options on the bottom panel.
6. First, “Clear Cache” for the app.
7. Then, tap the “Clear Data” button.
   

   

8. The “Cache” column will change to “0 B.”

   

iPhone

You cannot manually clear an app’s cache on your iPhone. Thus, you need to turn off your phone via the “Power” button and turn it back on again after a minute to give the system a fresh start.

Smart TV

The same goes for the Smart TV. Shut down the TV with the remote’s “Power” button. Turn it on after a minute and launch ESPN.

Update ESPN App

Installing the latest versions of your apps is necessary for them to run without errors. In addition, every update brings an improved app version, free of previously reoccurring bugs and glitches. So, look for any newly rolled-out updates available for the ESPN app with the following steps.

Android

1. Head to “Play Store” from the “Homescreen.”

   

2. Type “ESPN” in the search bar and hit enter.
3. Tap on the ESPN app.
4. Look for the green “Update” button on your right-hand side.

   

5. Press it to install the updates.

iPhone

1. Launch “App Store” from the “Homescreen” of your iPhone.

   

2. Search for the “ESPN” application on the Store.
3. Install the updates if there is an “Update” option in front of the app’s name.

Smart TV

1. Open the “Apps” section from the “Homescreen.”
   

   

2. Head to the “Downloaded Apps” list.
3. Find “ESPN” and select it.
4. You will see an “Update” button if the app has new updates available.

Reinstall ESPN Application On Your Device

Try reinstalling the app if you cannot eliminate the error by any other means. However, you will be logged out of your ESPN account after reinstallation. So, note down your account’s login credentials if you do not remember them correctly before proceeding with this fix.

Here is how you can reinstall ESPN on your mobile phone.

Android

1. Navigate to “Apps” from your phone’s “Settings.”

   

2. Go to the “ESPN” app in the list of installed apps.

   

3. There is an “Uninstall” option at the center of the bottom menu.
4. Tap it.

   

5. Confirm the process by selecting “OK.”

   

6. Next, head to the “Play Store.”

   

7. Search “ESPN” and hit “Install.”

   

8. Launch “ESPN” once installed.

   

9. See if the error is removed.

iPhone

1. Long-press the “ESPN” app on the “Main Screen.”
2. Tap “Remove App” from the sub-menu.

   

3. Choose “Delete” to confirm the uninstallation process.

   

4. Wait for the app to be removed.
5. Go to “App Store.”

   

6. Type “ESPN” and search for the app to install it.

Smart TV

1. Select the “Apps” icon from your TV’s “Main Screen.”

   

2. Navigate to the “Downloaded Apps” section.
3. Highlight “ESPN.”
4. Hold the “Central Button” on your remote for about 3 seconds.
5. You will see a drop-down menu.
6. Pick “Delete”

   

7. Confirm the process by selecting “Yes” from the pop-up.
8. Now, reinstall the app from the Store.

Contact ESPN Support

You should contact ESPN Fan Support and update them about the app’s malfunctioning. The team will let you know if there are any hidden problems with your ESPN account.

What To Do If You Are Based Outside The Supported Countries?

If you are based outside the countries where ESPN is available, you may be able to bypass the ESPN blackout by using VPN. So, turn on the VPN on your device via a third-party app and set its location to the United States. You might be able to use ESPN services with this method.

Final Words

This is all you can do about the “ESPN: The Country Specified Is Not Supported” message. We hope you have gotten rid of the issue and are back to streaming your favorite sports on the app. If this article was helpful, remember to read our solutions for Netflix errors M7111-1935-405001 and F7111-1931-404.

Also Read:

• ESPN Error Code 1008
• ESPN Error Playing Video
• ESPN Error Code 321