Disney+ To Live Stream LALIGA Spanish Football In The UK & Ireland
Disney has announced that it has signed a brand new three-year agreement to bring live Spanish football from LALIGA to Disney+ in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The new live-sports coverage will kick off on 16th August 2025, giving Disney+ subscribers access to live Spanish football, all of which will be included in their subscription.
The line-up will feature some of the biggest names in world football, with regular appearances from clubs such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and Atlético de Madrid bringing top-tier drama to screens, alongside rising stars from across the league. The season kicks off with a thrilling opener as Valencia CF hosts Real Sociedad at the iconic Mestalla Stadium, live on Disney+ from 8:30pm UK time.
Production and match commentary will be provided by ESPN, further highlighting Disney’s commitment to live sports. With 45 years of broadcasting excellence, ESPN and Disney continue to deliver world-class coverage across football, basketball, hockey, tennis, and more. Starting October 2025, Disney+ will also become the home of the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe for the next five seasons.
The commentary team will feature a line-up of familiar voices for football fans. Real Madrid and Liverpool legend Steve ‘Macca’ McManaman will lead the team, alongside former Arsenal and West Ham midfielder Stewart Robson. Acclaimed broadcasters Ian Darke and Rob Palmer will alternate play-by-play duties throughout the season.
Fans will also be able to follow every twist and turn of the LALIGA season on ESPN’s digital platforms. Across ESPN.co.uk, ESPN UK social channels & YouTube, fans can watch highlights of every LALIGA game and keep up to date on the latest news and biggest moments in Spain.
LALIGA remains the most-followed international football league in the UK. The league’s appeal continues to grow, boosted by high-profile signings, including England internationals Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who are now both playing for Real Madrid, alongside homegrown talents including Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Alex Baena (Atlético de Madrid) and many more.
Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, said in a statement regarding the new deal:
“At Disney, we celebrate storytelling that moves and excites. From the cinematic scale of FX’s “Alien: Earth” to the sharp wit of “Only Murders in the Building” and the action-packed suspense of Lucasfilm’s “Andor”, our customers know they’re in for something special. Now, with LALIGA joining the line-up, they can experience that same excitement on the pitch with weekly matches featuring legendary clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona and stars like Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold as part of their Disney+ subscription.”
LALIGA President Javier Tebas added:
“Today begins a new era in LALIGA’s broadcast distribution in the UK and Ireland. We’re proud to break new ground with an exclusive Saturday night match on Disney+ which will give unparalleled access to LALIGA fans of all ages.”
Roger’s Take: While there has been a lot of attention on Disney’s sports coverage on ESPN in the United States this week, Disney is also now starting to slowly build out its sports programming on Disney+ in other regions, such as the UEFA Women’s Champions League. Hopefully, it won’t be too long until a new ESPN hub is introduced on Disney+ in the UK, like it has in the United States, Latin America and Australia.
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