Disney+ To Become Streaming Home For “Formula E” Racing
Disney has announced that it has signed a multi-year deal to bring Formula E races to Disney+ and ESPN in the United States and to Disney+ in most international markets beginning with the 2026/27 season.
Formula E is one of the world’s fastest-growing motorsport championships and the world’s only B Corp-certified sport. Spanning 21 rounds across 13 events in some of the most iconic cities around the world, the upcoming season kicks off on December 18th 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and with stops in Austin, Miami, Monaco and Mexico City, culminating in the final round on July 25th, 2027, in Tokyo.
Joe Earley, Co-President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment said in a statement regarding the new deal:
“Formula E combines world-class competition, groundbreaking technology, and sustainability in a way that’s unlike any other sport. We’re excited to help power the championship’s next chapter on Disney+ and to give fans around the globe front row access to every adrenaline-fueled race as it happens.”
Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer, Formula E added:
“This is a landmark moment for Formula E and reflects the incredible momentum behind our championship. Disney’s unrivalled global reach and storytelling will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans while bringing them closer than ever to the drama, innovation and excitement of electric racing. As we enter the GEN4 era, this provides an exceptional platform to accelerate our global growth and continue building one of the world’s most exciting sports properties. We’re also excited by the opportunity to explore additional ways for Formula E and Disney to work together beyond live race coverage, creating even more innovative and engaging experiences for fans in the years ahead.”
Launched in 2014, the 2026/27 Formula E season will mark a new chapter for motorsport with the debut of the highly anticipated GEN4 era, featuring the fastest and most powerful cars in Formula E history competing across the championship’s most ambitious season yet. GEN4 cars will deliver 600kW of power, equivalent to more than 815-horsepower, and are capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 1.8 seconds, around 30% faster than an F1 car, GEN4 sets a new benchmark. The new season will also introduce an enhanced race weekend format designed to create even more competitive on-track action, increased sporting jeopardy and greater excitement for fans around the world.
When Formula E debuts on Disney+ and ESPN+, subscribers will have access to comprehensive coverage of every event, including preview and review shows, practice, qualifying and race sessions, along with race highlights.
Currently in its twelfth season, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship reaches its climax in London on August 15th and 16, with the World Championship set to be decided in the final race of the season.
Roger’s Take: Disney is continuing to build out its sporting programming, and with ESPN now a part of Disney+ in many countries around the world, getting global rights for sports events does make it easier in terms of promotion and for fans to know where to watch it.
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