"LaLiga football games to be streamed online via Disney+'s platform in the United Kingdom and Ireland"
Disney's streaming service, Disney+, is set to revolutionise the world of sports broadcasting in the UK and Ireland. The platform has secured a three-year deal to stream live LaLiga football matches, starting from 16 August 2025[1][2][3][4].
Under this agreement, Disney+ subscribers will have the opportunity to watch one live LaLiga match every Saturday night at no extra cost as part of their subscription[1][2][3]. The matches will be streamed every Saturday during the LaLiga season, beginning with Valencia vs. Real Sociedad at 8:30pm BST on 16 August 2025[1][2][3].
Top teams such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Atlético de Madrid will regularly feature, showcasing global football stars including England players like Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold with Real Madrid, and Marcus Rashford at Barcelona[1]. ESPN, which is owned by Disney, will produce the broadcasts, providing commentary by familiar football figures such as Steve McManaman (ex-Liverpool/Real Madrid), Stewart Robson (ex-Arsenal/West Ham), Ian Darke, and Rob Palmer[1][2][3].
In addition to LaLiga, starting October 2025, Disney+ will also become the streaming home of the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe for five seasons[2][3]. This move marks another step in Disney's growth trajectory in the live sports space and speaks to Disney's commitment to delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment[5].
Hans van Rijn, SVP and Country Manager of The Walt Disney Company Nordic & Baltic, made a statement regarding the commitment to creating high-quality productions for players, fans, and Disney+ customers[6]. The statement indicates Disney's aim to cater to both existing and new fans of the tournaments in Denmark and Sweden, while Disney+ aims to super serve the communities and fans passionate about the game, broadening the audience for the tournaments in Denmark and Sweden[7].
Disney+ has also secured rights to stream Uefa Europa League and Conference League matches in Denmark and Sweden until the end of the 2026-27 season[8]. Moreover, the platform has secured broadcasting rights for the Uefa Women's Champions League until 2029-30[9]. The on-demand streaming service's rich heritage in sports through ESPN underscores Disney's commitment to sports broadcasting[10].
This partnership represents a significant expansion of Disney+ into live sports streaming in the UK and Ireland, enhancing its content offerings for subscribers interested in top-tier Spanish football[1][2][3]. The move marks another step in Disney's growth trajectory in the live sports space, bringing the thrill and excitement of every single match to its customers across Europe, at no extra cost[11]. Furthermore, the Uefa Women's Champions League, being the very best in football performance, dedication, and passion, will be a valuable addition to Disney+'s sports content lineup[12]. Disney's commitment to building a new generation of fans and supporters is evident in this strategic move.
Disney+ subscribers in the UK and Ireland can anticipate weekly viewing of European football leagues, as Disney+ has secured rights to stream LaLiga matches from August 2025, along with Uefa Europa League and Conference League matches until the end of the 2026-27 season. Starting October 2025, Disney+ will also air the UEFA Women’s Champions League for five seasons, further bolstering its sports content offerings.
