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Disney+ to become global streaming home of Formula E

NEWS 11 Aug 2026 4 Mins

The landmark multi-year agreement brings every Formula E race live to Disney+ and ESPN+ across 144 territories, beginning with the launch of the revolutionary GEN4 era from the 2026/27 season.

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Formula E, Disney+ and ESPN today announced a landmark multi-year agreement that will make Disney+ the global streaming home of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories – including the U.S., where it will stream alongside ESPN+ – beginning with the 2026/27 season.

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The agreement marks one of the most significant milestones in Formula E’s history, bringing together Disney’s unrivalled global entertainment platforms with the world’s leading all-electric motorsport championship.

Majority-owned by Liberty Global, Formula E will leverage Disney’s global streaming ecosystem to reach millions of new households while complementing its established portfolio of free-to-air and linear broadcast partners around the world, ensuring fans continue to enjoy broad access across key markets.

Launching alongside the revolutionary GEN4 era, the collaboration will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans through Disney+ while preserving the broad accessibility that has underpinned the series' success to date.

Every Race. Every Session.

Subscribers on Disney+ across 144 territories, including the U.S. where it will stream alongside ESPN+, will enjoy comprehensive live coverage of every Formula E race weekend, including every practice session, qualifying session and race.

Beyond the live action, fans will have access to dedicated preview and review shows, race highlights, in-depth analysis, exclusive behind-the-scenes programming and full race replays on demand immediately following each event.

This expanded streaming offering will sit alongside Formula E’s existing broadcast partnerships, giving fans more ways to experience Formula E.

Jeff Dodds, Chief Executive Officer Formula E, said: “This is a landmark moment for Formula E and reflects the incredible momentum behind our championship. Disney’s unrivalled global reach and storytelling will introduce Formula E to millions of new fans while bringing them closer than ever to the drama, innovation and excitement of electric racing.

"As we enter the GEN4 era, this provides an exceptional platform to accelerate our global growth and continue building one of the world’s most exciting sports properties. We’re also excited by the opportunity to explore additional ways for Formula E and Disney to work together beyond live race coverage, creating even more innovative and engaging experiences for fans in the years ahead. ”

Michaella Snoeck, Chief Media Officer, Formula E, said: “This agreement reflects the global demand for Formula E. Disney’s unprecedented scale complements our valued linear TV broadcast network, allowing us to serve core markets locally while accelerating our digital footprint globally and bringing our fans closer to the action than ever before."

Joe Earley, Co-President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment: “Formula E combines world-class competition, groundbreaking technology, and sustainability in a way that's unlike any other sport. We're excited to help power the championship's next chapter on Disney+ and to give fans around the globe front row access to every adrenaline-fueled race as it happens."

The dawn of the GEN4 era

The 2026/27 campaign marks the arrival of Formula E’s revolutionary GEN4 era and the debut of the fastest and most technologically advanced electric racing car ever built.

With 600kW of power, equivalent to more than 815 horsepower, and 0–60 mph in approximately 1.8 seconds, around 30% faster than an F1 car, GEN4 sets a new benchmark.

GEN4: A new era of Formula E is about to begin

The new season will also introduce an enhanced race weekend format designed to deliver even closer racing, greater sporting jeopardy and more action for fans.

The expanded calendar features 21 races across 13 iconic cities, beginning in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 18 December and concluding under the lights in Tokyo on 25 July 2027.

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It all comes down to this. After a season of nail-biting drama, the fight for the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship heads to London for a season-ending double-header on the world’s only indoor/outdoor circuit.

With just two races remaining in the GEN3 era, nine drivers still in mathematical title contention, and the crown on the line, there’s zero margin for error at the London Excel.

Free Practice 1: Friday 14 August, 16:00 local
Free Practice 2: Saturday 15 August, 08:30 local
Qualifying: Saturday 15 August, 10:40 local
Race: Saturday 15 August, 15:05 local

Free Practice 3: Sunday 16 August, 08:30 local
Qualifying: Sunday 16 August, 10:40 local
Race: Sunday 16 August, 15:05 local

All times detailed above are BST.

View the full schedule in your time zone and check the broadcaster listings or tap the Ways to Watch button above to find out where to watch all the racing action where you live.

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With the title set to go down to the wire in London on 15 & 16 August at Formula E's London Excel finale, here's how to buy tickets and secure your seats in the grandstands as the GEN3 era comes to a close in style.

Follow the race LIVE on web and in the Formula E app!

Keep across Live Timing – which includes a real-time interactive track map and the ability to follow your favourite driver during every session of every E-Prix – plus highlights, detailed session reports, exclusive interviews, all the standings and results as well as data, insight and reaction from trackside.

LIVE: Follow every lap live, with reaction and coverage at fiaformulae.com/live

Additionally, Formula E’s social media channels, website, and app will provide session reports, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from trackside during the five-day event.