Disney’s sports network has launched on Disney+ in 53 countries and territories across Europe and Asia-Pacific
ESPN has launched on Disney+ in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets. It is now available in 53 countries and territories across the regions.
The initial offering will vary by market, but ESPN says it will “grow to thousands of live events over the next year, including a diverse portfolio of programming such as US sports coverage of the NBA and NHL, both starting with the 2026-27 season”.
The lineup includes college sports, featuring NCAA championships including men’s and women’s March Madness, and college basketball regular season and conference tournaments, college football, College Football Playoff, and bowl games, as well as the Little League World Series and Savannah Bananas.
Disney+ subscribers will also have access to ESPN’s library of documentaries, along with select studio shows, including ESPN FC, ESPN’s global football news and information program.
This builds on the sports content on Disney+ that’s already available in Europe, including the UEFA Women’s Champions League, LaLiga in the UK and Ireland, and the Copa del Rey, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League and DFB Pokal in the Nordics. The offering will also feature KeSPA’s flagship events, including Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026, and the 2026 LoL KeSPA Cup in APAC markets.
“Sports and live events are an essential part of our Disney+ content library, and we’re excited to build on the success we’ve already had with sports fans, as we bring more of ESPN to Disney+ subscribers in Europe and APAC,” said Alisa Bowen, president, Disney+. “This launch adds to our growing portfolio of local sports rights around the world.”
“This expansion marks an exciting next step for ESPN and Disney+ in our commitment to sports fans,” adds Freddy Rolón, head of global sports & talent office, ESPN. “ESPN has a longstanding tradition of delivering world-class content to sports fans, and the continued growth on Disney+ allows us to extend our reach and provide greater access and deeper connections with fans everywhere.”
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