Disney+ to Become Global Streaming Home of Formula E

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Formula E and Disney+


Formula E, Disney+ and ESPN have reached a multi-year agreement that will make Disney+ the global streaming home of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories, including the United States, where it will stream alongside ESPN+ beginning with the 2026/27 season.

Majority-owned by Liberty Global, Formula E will leverage Disney's global streaming ecosystem to reach millions of new households while complementing its established portfolio of free-to-air and linear broadcast partners around the world, ensuring fans continue to enjoy broad access across key markets, according to the series.

Launching alongside the GEN4 era, the collaboration will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans through Disney+ while preserving the broad accessibility that has underpinned the series' success to date, Formula E representatives said.

Subscribers on Disney+ across 144 territories, including the U.S., will receive comprehensive live coverage of every Formula E race weekend, including every practice session, qualifying session and race.

Beyond the live action, fans will have access to dedicated preview and review shows, race highlights, in-depth analysis, exclusive behind-the-scenes programming and full race replays on demand immediately following each event.

This expanded streaming offering will sit alongside Formula E's existing broadcast partnerships, the series said.

"This is a landmark moment for Formula E and reflects the incredible momentum behind our championship. Disney's unrivalled global reach and storytelling will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans while bringing them closer than ever to the drama, innovation and excitement of electric racing," said Jeff Dodds, Formula E CEO. "As we enter the GEN4 era, this provides an exceptional platform to accelerate our global growth and continue building one of the world's most exciting sports properties. We're also excited by the opportunity to explore additional ways for Formula E and Disney to work together beyond live race coverage, creating even more innovative and engaging experiences for fans in the years ahead."

For more information, visit fiaformulae.com.

 

Image courtesy of Formula E

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