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Formula E signs global streaming deal with Disney+
Formula E has entered a multi-year global streaming agreement with Disney+, which will commence at the start of the 2026/27 season. The deal aims to expand the series' reach to millions of new households across 144 territories.
Under the agreement, Disney+ will serve as the global streaming home, providing coverage of every practice session, qualifying session, and race. The platform will also offer dedicated shoulder programming, race highlights, and behind-the-scenes content. In the United States, coverage will be available on both Disney+ and ESPN+.
The partnership coincides with the debut of the GEN4 era, featuring significantly faster and more advanced electric racing cars. While Disney+ will provide a new digital alternative, the series intends to maintain its existing ecosystem of free-to-air and linear broadcast partners in various markets. In Italy, for example, broadcasts are expected to continue on Mediaset networks to ensure free access.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds described the deal as a “milestone” that leverages Disney’s storytelling power to accelerate global growth. The 2026/27 season is scheduled to include 21 races across 13 cities, beginning in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and concluding in Tokyo, Japan.
Entities
Disney · Disney+ · ESPN · ESPN+ · Formula E · Jeff Dodds · Liberty Global
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new GEN4 car produces more than 815bhp (600kW). evpowered.co.uk · www.dtti.it · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In the United States, coverage will be available on Disney+ and ESPN+. evpowered.co.uk · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Disney+ will be the global streaming home for Formula E across 144 territories starting from the 2026/27 season. evpowered.co.uk · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026/27 season begins in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 18, 2026. evpowered.co.uk · www.dtti.it · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026/27 season will feature a 21-race calendar across 13 cities. evpowered.co.uk · www.dtti.it · variety.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The agreement is a significant milestone for the championship. evpowered.co.uk · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The GEN4 car can accelerate from 0-60mph in approximately 1.8 seconds. evpowered.co.uk · www.dtti.it · variety.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The 2026/27 season concludes in Tokyo on July 25, 2027. evpowered.co.uk · www.dtti.it · variety.com