ESPN Launches in Europe and Asia-Pacific on Disney+
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The move expands the sports brand to 53 more markets as the company bundles more content in its flagship service.
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Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment With an eye on improving how it serves sports fans, Disney on Tuesday unveiled the launch of ESPN on Disney+ in Europe and select Asia-Pacific markets immediately, making the service available to subscribers in 53 countries and territories across the regions. The Asian territories that are getting the new offering include Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. With this expansion, ESPN now reaches fans through Disney+ in approximately 100 markets around the world, the company highlighted. While the initial ESPN sports offering will vary by market and grow to “thousands of live events over the next year, it will include NBA and NHL (starting 2026-27 season), NCAA events, College Football Playoffs, as well as ESPN’s 30 for 30 library,” Disney+ and ESPN said. Related Stories Business Paramount Confirms Middle East Funds Are Backing Its Warner Bros. Discovery Buy Movies 'The Girl With the Needle,' 'The Ties That Bind Us' Directors to Pitch New Films to Investors at Cannes Market In Europe, the move builds upon Disney+’s growing portfolio of sports content, while in select Asia-Pacific markets, a curated selection of English‑language ESPN sports programming will become available on Disney+ in the initial phase. “Sports and live events are an essential part of our Disney+ content library, and we’re excited to build on the success we’ve already had with sports fans, as we bring more of ESPN to Disney+ subscribers in Europe and APAC,” said Alisa Bowen, president of Disney+. “This launch adds to our growing portfolio of local sports rights around the world.” Added Freddy Rolón, head of global sports & talent office at ESPN: “This expansion marks an exciting next step for ESPN and Disney+ in our commitment to sports fans. ESPN has a longstanding tradition of de...
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