Disney+ and the National Hockey League (NHL) have agreed a five-year broadcasting partnership covering Sweden and Finland, with live NHL coverage set to move onto the streaming platform from the 2026-27 season. The agreement will deliver 160 regular-season games to subscribers across the two Nordic markets, including 50 fixtures scheduled in prime viewing windows. The…
Disney+ has secured global streaming rights to Formula E, with the electric racing championship set to be available live across 144 territories from the 2026-27 season under a multi-year agreement with Disney+ and ESPN. The deal will also cover the United States, where Formula E will be available on ESPN+. Financial terms were not disclosed….
Disney has sold out its advertising inventory for Super Bowl LXI, becoming the earliest broadcaster in history to fully book commercial slots for the NFL’s championship game. The announcement came nearly a month before the start of the 2026-27 NFL season, setting a new industry record. The milestone marks the second consecutive year that the…
LaLiga has awarded its French domestic media rights to Disney+ and DAZN under separate three-year agreements running through the end of the 2028/29 season, strengthening the Spanish league’s international distribution strategy in one of its key overseas markets. Beginning with the 2026/27 season, which kicks off on August 15, the two streaming platforms will jointly…
Disney+ has surpassed Netflix in Brazil’s streaming market, climbing to second place behind Amazon Prime Video, according to new data from JustWatch covering the second quarter of 2026. The report shows Amazon Prime Video maintained its market-leading position with a 21% share, while Disney+ increased its share to 19%, pushing Netflix into third place with…
Internet television platform FuboTV has appointed Alisa Bowen as its new Chief Executive Officer, replacing long-serving CEO and co-founder David Gandler, following the company’s acquisition by Disney in 2025. Bowen joins Fubo from Disney+, where she has served as President since September 2022. She brings extensive experience from Disney’s streaming business, having previously held senior…
The Walt Disney Company has reportedly decided against spinning off ESPN, an option that had been under consideration in recent months. According to a report by Business Insider, new CEO Josh D’Amaro may revisit the idea in the future, but for now the topic is effectively off the table. Disney, through its subsidiary ABC Inc.,…
Disney+ is set to become the exclusive broadcaster of UEFA’s major club competitions in Belgium for the 2027–2031 cycle, according to media reports. The deal covers the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League across the country. However, under Belgian law, matches involving Belgian clubs must still be shown on free-to-air television, meaning Disney+…
The Walt Disney Company has bolstered its Iberian leadership team with the appointment of Mónica Magallanes Torrealba, a former DAZN executive, as it sharpens its focus on data-driven growth strategies. Magallanes joins Disney Iberia as a performance marketing supervisor, where she will lead user acquisition strategies across the region — a role that underscores the…
Disney+ is set to deepen its collaboration with Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA), expanding its esports livestreaming offering as part of a broader push into live, fan-driven content. Under the new agreement, the platform will broadcast a wider slate of Korean esports events throughout 2026. The lineup includes the Esports Championships Asia, the KeSPA Cup, and…
