Overview
- A deal announced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 makes Disney+ the global streaming home for Formula E across 144 territories while U.S. distribution will be available on ESPN/ESPN+.
- The agreement guarantees live coverage of every practice, qualifying session and race plus preview and review shows, highlights, analysis and full on‑demand replays for subscribers.
- The pact begins with the 2026/27 season, a 21‑race calendar across 13 locations that opens Dec. 18, 2026 in Jeddah and concludes July 25, 2027 in Tokyo.
- Formula E will retain local free‑to‑air and linear broadcast partnerships and has not disclosed financial terms of the streaming agreement.
- The move is timed with Formula E’s GEN4 era — cars with about 600 kW of power and roughly 1.8‑second 0–60 mph acceleration — and could raise the series’ global reach, sponsor visibility, and subscriber value for Disney+.