US EditionESPN on Disney+ Goes Global in Major New Expansion
The rollout will add thousands of live events and ESPN originals, while Disney says the service will reach about 100 international markets.
- On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Disney announced the launch of ESPN in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets, making the service available in 53 countries and territories and bringing the total to around 100 international markets.
- Alisa Bowen, president of Disney, stated that sports are essential to the Disney library and the expansion builds on existing success to provide greater access and deeper connections with fans everywhere.
- Thousands of live events will be available over the next year, including NBA, NHL, and NCAA sports, alongside a library of films and studio shows such as ESPN FC and the 30 for 30 documentary collection.
- In select Asia-Pacific markets including Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong, the service features curated English language programming and KeSPA flagship events, including the 2026 LoL KeSPA Cup and Esports Championships Asia Jinju.
- Currently, ESPN reaches 517 million unique fans per month across 130 countries and territories through 50 linear networks, as Disney pursues accessibility for all consumers regardless of pay-TV packages.
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ESPN on Disney+ Goes Global in Major New Expansion
ESPN has taken another big step in its streaming strategy after Disney announced that ESPN on Disney+ is launching across 53 countries and territories in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets. With the move, the company has expanded the service to roughly 100 markets around the world. The rollout gives Disney+ subscribers access to live sports, […] The post ESPN on Disney+ Goes Global in Major New Expansion appeared first on Cord Cutters News.
ESPN On Disney+ Expands To Europe & Asia With NBA, NHL, College Sports
ESPN programming is expanding to more than 50 countries via the Disney+ app. ESPN shows will become available across Europe and Asia-Pacific on Disney+, bringing total number of international markets to around 100. The initial offering will vary by market but will grow to thousands of live events over the next year including NBA, NHL and college sports. Disney+ subs will also […]
ESPN Expands Across Disney+ in Europe, Asia-Pacific Region
ESPN will be made available to Disney+ subscribers in Europe and certain markets in the Asia-Pacific region, as Disney continued to work to make more of its content available via a single streaming hub in a bid to give consumers a less complex option of gaining access to all its content. ESPN on Disney+ will now be available in 53 countries and territories in these regions, giving the sports -media giant the ability to reach fans via Disney+ i…
ESPN and Disney+ today announced the launch of ESPN on Disney+ in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets, making it available in 53 countries and territories across both regions. With this expansion, ESPN now reaches sports fans through Disney+ in approximately 100 markets worldwide. In Europe, this expansion adds to a growing offering of premium sports content already available on Disney+. In select Asia-Pacific markets, including Japan, Korea,…
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