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Formula E Racing Moves Global Streaming to Disney+ and ESPN+ Starting 2026/27 Season
Key points
- Formula E races will stream on Disney+ globally and ESPN+ in the US.
- The new broadcast deal starts with the 2026/27 season, airing 21 rounds.
- This moves Formula E's primary streaming from Roku to Disney+ and ESPN+.
- The deal covers over 140 territories, maintaining local TV pacts.
- The first event is scheduled for December 18 in Saudi Arabia.
New Global Streaming Home
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship has secured a new multiyear broadcast agreement with Disney+ and ESPN+. Under this deal, Disney+ will become the global streaming home for Formula E races in more than 140 territories. In the United States, races will be available on both Disney+ and ESPN+.
Season Start and Coverage
This new streaming arrangement will commence with the 2026/27 season, which is scheduled to begin on December 18 in Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes plans to air 21 rounds across 13 racing events. Other tour stops mentioned include Miami, Monaco, and Mexico City. The deal also allows the racing league to maintain existing local broadcast TV pacts in certain markets.
Shift from Roku
Previously, Roku served as the primary home for Formula E events, particularly in the US since 2023. This new deal signifies a change in how fans will access the electric vehicle racing series. Formula E's CEO, Jeff Dodds, stated that Disney's global reach and storytelling will introduce the championship to new fans.
Impact on Viewership
While the deal expands global reach, some reports suggest a potential reduction in US viewership. Roku had over 100 million US households subscribed as of April, whereas ESPN+ has seen a decline in subscribers since late 2023. The Formula 1 league, a separate entity, recently ended its collaboration with Disney's ESPN and partnered with Apple for its US broadcasting rights.
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How outlets covered it
Formula E has signed a multiyear broadcast agreement with Disney+ and ESPN+ to air races in 144 countries, starting with season 12 in December. This deal moves US broadcasting from Roku to ESPN+, potentially reducing viewership due to ESPN+'s smaller subscriber base compared to Roku.
Disney+ has acquired the global streaming rights for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, with events airing in over 140 territories and on ESPN+ in the US. This deal shifts Formula E's primary streaming home from Roku to Disney+, impacting how fans access the electric vehicle racing series.