Australia and New Zealand sports fans are about to get a game changer on their current Disney+ service. Something big is coming your way in 2025! ESPN will officially join Disney+, marking a new era of sports streaming for our two sports-obsessed nations.
What this means for you:
- Exclusive Access: More than 10,000 hours of live sports, on-demand replays, and fan-favourite shows like SportsCenter, The Pat McAfee Show, NBA Today, and First Take.
- Massive Sporting Events: Watch the biggest global tournaments combined with local sports coverage, all on one platform.
- Award-Winning Originals: Stream ESPN’s legendary 30 for 30 sports documentaries.
This move makes Australia and New Zealand the first English-speaking markets outside of North America to feature ESPN on Disney+, following its US debut in December 2024.
Disney+ Senior VP & Managing Director Kylie Watson-Wheeler called it “an innovative game-changer”. She said bringing ESPN to Disney+ will dramatically expand the viewing options for subscribers, offering sports fans unmatched value with both live and on-demand sports content.
With ESPN on Disney+, you’ll get:
- Live ESPN & ESPN2 Channels
- Studio Shows covering daily sports action
- Thousands of Premier Sporting Events
ESPN has extensive rights to major sporting events. Upcoming highlights include the NBA All-Star Weekend, NBL Championship Series, MLB Opening Day, the NBA Finals and the NHL Stanley Cup Final.
While ESPN will still be available on Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ, the Disney+ integration brings ultimate convenience by bundling entertainment and sports under one roof.
Get your streaming gear ready, because 2025 is looking like a gold mine for Aussie and Kiwi sports fans!
