Disney+ Signs 4-Year Deal To Bring LALIGA To Denmark, Sweden, Finland & Iceland
Disney has announced details of a new four-season deal with LALIGA to bring Disney+ subscribers in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland starting from the 2026/27 season. Every match will stream live on ESPN on Disney+, the dedicated offering that gives customers access to live sports, studio shows, original programming and more. For the first time, customers will be able to stream all 380 live matches each season as part of their existing subscription, alongside comprehensive coverage featuring world-class studio programming, expert analysis and local-language commentary across selected fixtures.
LALIGA features some of the most iconic clubs in world football, from Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to European contenders such as Villarreal CF and Real Betis. Alongside high-profile fixtures such as El Clásico, the Madrid Derby and Seville’s El Gran Derbi, the competition is home to many of the finest and most high-profile players in world football.
The new rights deal marks another step in the expansion of Disney+’s football offering in Europe, following the recent announcement of expanded UEFA club competition rights in Sweden and Denmark from the 2027/28 season. Those rights include the UEFA Champions League in Sweden for the first time on Disney+, alongside renewed UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League coverage in Sweden and in Denmark. Together with LALIGA and Copa del Rey, Disney+ customers in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland will have access to a broader range of live football spanning major domestic leagues, European competitions and the UEFA Women’s Champions League available across Europe.
The agreement also builds on ESPN’s long-standing relationship with LALIGA globally. In the United States, ESPN and LALIGA have a long-term agreement making ESPN+ the English and Spanish-language home of LALIGA through the 2028/29 season, bringing fans hundreds of matches each year. ESPN on Disney+ also brings LALIGA coverage to audiences across South America, while in the UK and Ireland fans can watch one live LALIGA match every Saturday night.
ESPN will lead production and coverage for LALIGA on Disney+, delivering high-quality live broadcasts, expert analysis and in-depth storytelling throughout the season. Selected fixtures will also feature local-language commentary and studio programming for fans.
The arrival of LALIGA further strengthens ESPN on Disney+’s growing sports offering in select European markets, including major U.S. sports such as the NBA and NHL from the 2026/27 season. The wider sports portfolio also includes college sports such as the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournaments (March Madness), college football playoffs, and bowl games, as well as events like the Little League World Series and the Savannah Bananas.
Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, said in a statement regarding the deal:
“Loved for its intensity, iconic clubs and moments of brilliance, LALIGA is one of the true jewels of the football calendar and consistently creates the kind of drama and excitement football fans want to be part of week after week. We’re looking forward to bringing those experiences to Disney+ customers in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland, as fans can now enjoy even more live football, unforgettable rivalries and the stories that keep audiences coming back throughout the season.”
LALIGA President Javier Tebas said:
“We are very pleased to expand our relationship with Disney+ through this new agreement in Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Disney+ is one of the world’s leading streaming platforms, and we believe this collaboration represents a major step forward for LALIGA in the Nordic region. It will allow us to bring Spanish football closer to new audiences, strengthen our presence in an important European market, and continue growing the connection between LALIGA and fans across the region.”
Diego Londono, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Networks & Sports, The Walt Disney Company EMEA, added:
“ESPN is proud to deepen its long-standing relationship with LALIGA, bringing one of the most technically accomplished and compelling football competitions in the world to even more fans on Disney+ in Europe. Home to iconic clubs and global superstars, LALIGA offers the kind of storied rivalries, brilliant individual talent and compelling season-long narratives that makes Spanish football truly unmissable. With ESPN standing right alongside the action, fans can expect world-class production, expert insight and storytelling throughout the campaign. This marks another exciting step in the continued expansion of ESPN on Disney+ in Europe.”
Fans can follow LALIGA coverage across ESPN’s digital and social channels, with highlights, news and key moments from every match.
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