Cliff Notes – Disney+ becomes new home of Women’s Champions League in Europe
- Disney+ secures exclusive rights to broadcast the UEFA Women’s Champions League for the next five years, starting from October 2023.
- All 75 matches will be available live on Disney+, with ESPN producing the coverage and offering commentary in multiple languages.
- The deal highlights the growing popularity of women’s football, reflecting record attendance and increasing global interest in the sport.
Disney+ becomes new home of Women’s Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women’s Champions League in Europe from next season after securing rights to the competition for the next five years.
The deal will see Disney+ become the only place football fans can watch all 75 matches live each season, starting this year from the opening game of the new league format in October to the final in Oslo in May 2026.
ESPN, The Walt Disney Company’s multi-platform sports brand, will produce all live matches for Disney+, with commentary offered in multiple languages alongside pre- and post-game programming.
“The UEFA Women’s Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication and passion. Bringing this incredible tournament to our customers speaks to our commitment of delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment,” Disney+ EMEA general manager Karl Holmes said.
“As women’s football continues to grow with audiences worldwide, we’re proud to offer the thrill and excitement of every single match to Disney+ customers across Europe, at no extra cost.”
Arsenal won the UEFA Women’s Champions League when they beat Barcelona in Lisbon. Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images
Guy-Laurent Epstein, co-managing director, UC3, said: “The UEFA Women’s Champions League has seen exceptional growth in recent years, with record-breaking attendance, rising standards, and increasing global interest. These new broadcast deals not only reflect this but are important milestones in the continued development of women’s football in Europe, underscoring its growing importance and appeal to fans worldwide.”
Disney+ will be the home of the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe from next season and the only place fans can watch all live matches in the competition. Visit the Disney+ website to get access.