ESPN on Disney Plus expands to more countries

More people will be able to watch ESPN programming through Disney Plus with Tuesday’s launch of ESPN on Disney Plus in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets.

Expanding to more than 50 countries and territories in these regions, people in 100 markets around the world can now flow ESPN content via Disney Plus, according to a Disney Plus news release. The offering offers live sports events and studio shows along with general entertainment and family programs in one app.

In markets including Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, a curated selection of English-language ESPN sports programming is now available on Disney Plus, according to the release. Disney Plus also said that « the initial (ESPN on Disney Plus) offering will vary by market, but will grow to thousands of live events over the next year. »

Programming includes US coverage of the NBA and NHL beginning with the 2026-27 season, college sports and more live events. Disney Plus subscribers can watch ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary collection and select studio shows.

Disney Plus’ existing sports content in Europe includes the UEFA Women’s Champions League, La Liga in the UK and Ireland and the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Europa League, the UEFA Conference League and the DFB Pokal in the Nordic countries, according to Disney Plus.

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People in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets simply need a Disney Plus subscription to watch ESPN content on Disney Plus. In the US, stand-alone Disney Plus subscribers have access to a curated selection of ESPN’s live sporting events, studio shows and movies, but must subscribe to Disney Plus and ESPN Unlimited to watch all ESPN programming available on the platform.

ESPN’s Disney Plus offering is also available to people in Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia and New Zealand.