Disney+ and Premier Sports pick up LaLiga rights

LaLiga has agreed three-year broadcast deals with Premier Sports and Disney+ for the UK and Ireland.

Running until the end of the 2027/28 season, the new agreements will offer LaLiga fans access to top-flight Spanish football, with live coverage across linear and digital platforms, as well as expanded highlights.

Disney+ makes its live football debut in the UK and Ireland as exclusive home of all Saturday primetime LaLiga kick‑offs. It begins its weekly coverage with three Saturday fixtures in August – Valencia CF v Real Sociedad on 16 August (8:30pm BST), newly promoted Levante UD v current champions FC Barcelona on 23 August (8:30pm BST), and RCD Mallorca v Real Madrid on 30 August (8:30pm BST). 

Premier Sports remains the primary broadcaster of LaLiga in the UK and Ireland, covering over 340 live matches per season via its UK distribution on Sky, Virgin Media and Prime Video Channels, as well as its Premier Sports Player.

In addition, Premier Sports carries the biggest games every week from Spain’s segunda división, LaLiga Hypermotion.

LaLiga has also expanded its digital strategy to include new UK and Ireland clip licensing agreements with Goalhanger and other prominent digital platforms, making LaLiga’s best goals, highlights and viral moments widely available across digital and social channels.

The 2025/26 LaLiga EA Sports season kicks off on Friday 15 August, with Girona FC facing Rayo Vallecano (6:00pm BST) and Villareal CF hosting newly promoted Real Oviedo (8:30pm BST). Both matches will be carried live via Premier Sports 1. 

LaLiga president Javier Tebas said: “Today begins a new era in LaLiga’s broadcast distribution in the UK and Ireland. We’re proud to renew with a valued partner in Premier Sports, while also breaking new ground with an exclusive Saturday night match on Disney+ which will give unparalleled access to LaLiga fans of all ages.”

Premier Sports CEO Richard Sweeney adds: “LaLiga continues to set the global standard with its unrivalled flair, tactical brilliance, and a galaxy of stars that light up every matchweek. From the intensity of ElClásico to rising young talents, the league offers drama and excitement like no other.”

Karl Holmes, general manager, Disney+ EMEA, said: “At Disney, we celebrate storytelling that moves and excites. From the cinematic scale of FX’s Alien: Earth to the sharp wit of Only Murders in the Building and the action-packed suspense of Lucasfilm’s “Andor”, our customers know they’re in for something special. Now, with LaLiga joining the line-up, they can experience that same excitement on the pitch with weekly matches featuring legendary clubs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona and stars like Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold, as part of their Disney+ subscription.”

LaLiga EA Sports · Matchday 1 · 15-19 August

UK & Ireland broadcast schedule (BST)

Friday 15 August

Girona FC v Rayo Vallecano (6.00pm) – Premier Sports 1

Villarreal CF v Real Oviedo (8:30pm) – Premier Sports 1

Saturday 16 August

Deportivo Alavés v Levante UD (4:00pm) – delayed in UK due to 3pm blackout rule (PS1)

RCD Mallorca v FC Barcelona (6:30pm) – Premier Sports 1

Valencia CF v Real Sociedad (8:30pm) – Disney+

Sunday 17 August

RC Celta v Getafe CF (4:00pm) – Premier Sports 1

Athletic Club v Sevilla FC (6:30pm) – Premier Sports 1

RCD Espanyol v Atlético Madrid (8:30pm) – Premier Sports 1

Monday 18 August

Elche CF v Real Betis (8:00pm) – Premier Sports 1

Tuesday 19 August

Real Madrid v CA Osasuna (8:00pm) – Premier Sports 1