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Disney+ to stream Formula E globally from 2026-27
Formula E has signed a multi-year deal with Disney+ and ESPN to stream the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories starting with the 2026-27 season. The agreement, announced on…
The Story in Brief
Formula E has signed a multi-year deal with Disney+ and ESPN to stream the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship across 144 territories starting with the 2026-27 season. The agreement, announced on Tuesday, will give Disney+ subscribers live coverage of every race weekend including practice, qualifying, and the race, plus highlights, analysis, and on-demand replays. In the US, the championship will also be available on ESPN+.
The deal coincides with the launch of Formula E's GEN4 era. The new car will have 600kW of power (over 815 hp) and accelerate from 0-60 mph in about 1.8 seconds. The 2026-27 calendar features 21 races across 13 cities, beginning in Jeddah on December 18, 2026, and ending in Tokyo on July 25, 2027. Formula E will continue its existing free-to-air and linear broadcast partnerships alongside the streaming deal.
The Indian Opinion
This Disney+ deal is a vote of confidence in electric racing, but Indian audiences have yet to show much interest in Formula E. The narrative that streaming alone will build a fanbase here ignores the lack of Indian drivers and teams. The real test is whether Disney+ Hotstar can convert casual viewers into regular followers once the races are available. Will the convenience of streaming outweigh the sport's still-niche appeal in India?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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