Disney+ has secured the rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League across Europe from next season.
Disney+ will screen the competition for five years, from 2025/26 to 2029/30.
DAZN previously showed the Women's Champions League for a European audience over the past four seasons, with TNT Sports broadcasting some matches in the UK.
Disney+’s move to enter the women’s football market follows the news announced in December that Netflix secured the US broadcast rights for live coverage of the 2027 and 2031 Women’s World Cups.
All 75 matches in the UEFA Women’s Champions League competition will be live streamed on Disney+, from the League phase through to the 2026 Final at Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo.
ESPN, Disney’s multiplatform sports brand, will produce all live matches for Disney+ with commentary offered in multiple languages, alongside pre- and post-game programming.
The deal significantly increases Disney+ live sports coverage. It recently started showing the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League on Disney+ in Denmark and Sweden.
In March 2025, Disney+ had a reported 125m subscribers worldwide.
Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, said: “The UEFA Women’s Champions League is the very best in football performance, dedication, and passion. Bringing this incredible tournament to Disney+ customers and audiences speaks to our commitment to delivering a huge range of bold and dynamic entertainment. 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.”
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. We look forward to working with Disney+ and the Free-To-Air broadcast partners to continue to grow the women’s game in Europe.”
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