Expanding its availability to sports fans, ESPN and Disney+ have announced ESPN on Disney+ in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets.
The platforms aim to make more of their content available through a single streaming hub worldwide, leaving less stress for potential subscribers.
Expanded Market
ESPN on Disney+ is now available in 53 countries and territories in these regions, allowing fans to enjoy sports content in approximately 100 markets around the globe.
Disney+ had already offered some sports to its European subscribers, and is now offering select English-language sports programming in Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
All Disney+ subscribers with ESPN added on in both Europe and select APAC markets can access exclusive sports content such as live sporting events, studio shows, films, and more.
Thoughts on Bigger Audience
Both ESPN and Disney+ representatives have commented about the expansion.
Alisa Bowen, president of Disney+, said in a statement, “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. This launch adds to our growing portfolio of local sports rights around the world.”
Freddy Rolón, Head of Global Sports & Talent Office at ESPN, also chipped in.
He commented, “This expansion marks an exciting next step for ESPN and Disney+ in our commitment to sports fans. 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.”
Initial Phases
As of now, the expansion is in its initial stages, but it will grow to thousands of live events over the next year, depending on your market.
This includes US sports coverage of the NBA and NHL starting with the 2026-2027 season, college sports, NCAA championships like March Madness, college basketball regular season and conference tournament games, college football, College Football Playoff, bowl games, Little League World Series, Savannah Bananas, etc.
Disney+ subscribers can also enjoy ESPN’s award-winning 30 for 30 documentary collection, a library of films, and select studio shows.
Location-Specific Offerings
The newest expansion builds upon the current sports offerings on Disney+ within the two locations.
For Europe, this includes 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.
In the Asia-Pacific, the platform will also feature KeSPA’s flagship events, including Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026 and the 2026 LoL KeSPA Cut in APAC markets.
ESPN on Disney+ already provides sports, studio shows, and original programming to fans in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand.