‘Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports’ Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney has announced details on a brand-new animated series, ‘Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports’, which sees Disney Jr team up with ESPN with a new show that has been designed to inspire an early love of sports and encourage active play and teamwork.
This is an extension of the popular “Me & Mickey” vlog series. The collection of 10 shorts features Mickey, Minnie and the gang laughing, playing and working together as a team, introducing kids to preschool-friendly sports techniques like kicking a soccer ball and playing catch.
“Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports” will debut on Monday, 29th June 2026 on Disney+, Disney Jr. (6:25 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. On Demand.
Check out the “Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports” trailer below:
This series of shorts is part of a larger plan to expand access to youth sports for preschoolers and inspire healthy, active play through Disney Jr. content and storytelling, as well as in communities across the country.
For the second year, the preschool-focused initiative from ESPN’s “Take Back Sports” and “Disney Jr. Let’s Play!” will once again collaborate with national nonprofit Every Kid Sports to provide grants to help income-restricted families cover the cost of youth sports registration fees for children ages 3-7, helping more kids experience the benefits of sports participation early in life.
Last year, more than 1,200 families across eight cities in the U.S. received grants supporting access to 22 different sports, with 50% of participating families noting that it was their child’s first time playing a sport. Additionally, more than 70 preschoolers and kindergarteners participated in the inaugural free “Let’s Play” sports clinic in East Los Angeles last fall.
This year, the program will be expanding to include preschool sports clinics in additional select markets, including Oakland, Chicago, Fresno, Los Angeles/Inland Empire, Philadelphia and more, introducing young children to multiple sports in a fun way and connecting families directly to youth sports resources in their local community.
Alyssa Sapire, head of Disney Jr. Original Programming and Strategy, said in a statement regarding this teamup:
“Play is such an important part of every child’s development, and we work closely with consultants and experts from multiple organizations to help integrate these positive life skills into our Disney Jr. content. We are thankful for our ongoing collaboration with ESPN and all of the other experts that have advised on the ‘Disney Jr. Let’s Play!’ campaign and our brand-new ‘Me & Mickey: Let’s Play Sports’ shorts. We can’t wait for kids to learn the joy of playing sports through watching Mickey and the gang.”
Kevin Martinez, vice president of ESPN Corporate Citizenship, added:
“ESPN is proud to join forces with Disney Jr. for a second year to create more opportunities for preschoolers to get out and play sports. At ESPN, we believe sports can make a meaningful difference for kids from an early age, helping build confidence, teamwork and sportsmanship. By expanding access for young children and their families, we are proud to support the valuable life lessons and lasting benefits that come from playing sports.”
Eleana Fanaika, executive director of Every Kid Sports, also said:
“We’re thrilled to team up with Disney Jr. and ESPN to bring the magic of play to preschoolers from income-restricted families. This collaboration is about more than sports — it’s about joy, confidence and creating those first unforgettable moments that spark a lifelong love of being active and connected.”
Roger’s Take: Bringing together ESPN and Disney Jr to get younger kids more interested in sports can only be a good thing. Getting kids active and healthier is not just good for those involved, but this series of shorts can also hopefully inspire some kids and families to take up some sports.
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