Formula E signs landmark Disney+ deal; championship to stream in 144 territories
Formula E is set for a major global streaming push, with Disney+ becoming the global streaming home of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season. Formula E, Disney+ and ESPN announced a multi-year agreement that will see Disney+ stream the championship across 144 territories. In the US, Formula E will be available on Disney+ alongside ESPN+. The deal will begin with the start of the new GEN4 era and is expected to bring Formula E to millions of new households around the world.
Disney+ becomes global streaming home of Formula E from 2026/27 season
Disney+ subscribers across the 144 territories will get live coverage of every Formula E race weekend. This will include every practice session, qualifying session and race.Fans will also have access to preview and review shows, race highlights, analysis, exclusive behind-the-scenes programmes and full race replays on demand after each event.The new streaming deal will work alongside Formula E’s existing free-to-air and linear broadcast partnerships, giving fans more ways to follow the championship.ID@undefined Caption not available.Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds called the agreement a “landmark moment” for the championship.“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,” Dodds said.He added: “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.”
Disney+ to bring Formula E to new fans
Michaella Snoeck, Chief Media Officer, Formula E, said the deal showed the global demand for the championship.“This agreement reflects the global demand for Formula E. Disney’s unprecedented scale complements our valued linear TV broadcast network, allowing us to serve core markets locally while accelerating our digital footprint globally and bringing our fans closer to the action than ever before,” she said.Joe Earley, Co-President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, said Formula E offered a mix of competition, technology and sustainability.“Formula E combines world-class competition, groundbreaking technology, and sustainability in a way that’s unlike any other sport. We’re excited to help power the championship’s next chapter on Disney+ and to give fans around the globe front row access to every adrenaline-fueled race as it happens,” Earley said.
Disney+ deal comes with the start of GEN4 era
ID@undefined Caption not available.The Disney+ partnership will begin as Formula E enters its GEN4 era in the 2026/27 season. The new electric racing car will have 600kW of power, equivalent to more than 815 horsepower, and will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in around 1.8 seconds.The new season will also feature an enhanced race weekend format, designed to provide closer racing and more action for fans. The 2026/27 calendar will feature 21 races across 13 cities. The season will begin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 18 and conclude under in Tokyo on July 25, 2027.Also read: Five teams, two races, one title: Formula E Teams’ Championship goes down to wire
