Disney+ has secured global streaming rights to broadcast Formula E races through a new multi-year licensing agreement [1].
The partnership represents a strategic shift for both entities. Disney+ is expanding its sports portfolio to attract diverse viewers, while Formula E aims to scale its global audience by leveraging one of the world's largest streaming infrastructures [3, 5].
The agreement covers a vast geographic footprint, including 144 territories [3]. Other reports indicate the deal spans more than 100 countries [2]. This broad reach ensures that the electric-car championship is available to a worldwide audience on a single platform.
Formula E features high-profile drivers such as Jake Dennis and Pepe Martí. By moving to Disney+, the series gains a streamlined distribution method that bypasses the fragmented regional broadcasting deals common in motorsports.
The announcement came this week in August 2026 [3]. This move aligns with a broader trend of major entertainment platforms acquiring live sports rights to reduce subscriber churn and increase engagement during live events.
Disney has not disclosed the specific financial terms of the multi-year deal [1]. However, the scale of the distribution suggests a significant investment in the future of electric racing. The service will now serve as the primary global streaming home for the series [2].
“Disney+ has secured global streaming rights to broadcast Formula E races”
This deal signals Disney's intent to compete more directly with sports-centric streaming services by integrating live, niche-interest competitions into its general entertainment ecosystem. For Formula E, the partnership provides a critical bridge to a mainstream global audience, potentially increasing the commercial value of the electric racing series as it seeks to normalize EV technology through sport.
