A multi-year deal brings every Formula E race to Disney+ and ESPN+ in the United States and Disney+ across most international markets beginning with the 2026/27 season.
The global rights deal starts with the 2026/27 season
Disney+, ESPN and Formula E have signed a multi-year distribution agreement beginning with the 2026/27 season. Every race will stream on Disney+ and ESPN+ in the United States, while Disney+ will carry the championship in most international markets. 'Most' is the operative limit; the announcement does not promise identical rights everywhere.
Twenty-one rounds run from Jeddah to Tokyo
The coming season contains 21 rounds across 13 events. It begins December 18 in Jeddah, includes stops in Austin, Miami, Monaco and Mexico City, and is scheduled to finish July 25, 2027 in Tokyo. Local start times and blackout rules will still need market-specific listings.
The package includes practice, qualifying and highlights
Coverage is broader than the race itself. Subscribers are promised previews and review shows, practice, qualifying, race sessions and highlights. The package therefore places an entire weekend flow inside Disney's streaming ecosystem, although subscription tiers, commentary teams and on-demand retention periods were not detailed in the announcement.
GEN4 arrives with a 600kW power claim
The rights change arrives with Formula E's GEN4 era. The championship says the cars will deliver 600kW, more than 815 horsepower and a zero-to-60 mph time of about 1.8 seconds. The comparison that this is roughly 30 percent faster than an F1 car is a Formula E and Disney claim, not a NexusGG test.
Financial terms and excluded markets remain undisclosed
Financial terms and precise country exclusions were not disclosed. The agreement is strategically important because it adds recurring live sport to Disney+ while preserving ESPN+ in the US. Investors and fans should separate the confirmed distribution footprint from broader partnership possibilities that the companies say they may explore later.
