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Formula E Strikes Exciting New Deal with Disney
Highlights
- Formula E signs multi-year streaming deal with Disney+ globally
- ESPN+ to broadcast Formula E in the United States
- GEN4 cars debut, delivering 815 horsepower and rapid acceleration
- 2026/27 season to feature 21 races starting in Jeddah
- Live coverage includes races, practice, qualifying, and behind-the-scenes
- Deal expands Formula E’s global reach and media presence
Formula E secures a multi-year streaming partnership with Disney, starting next season. Disney+ carries the series in 144 territories, with ESPN+ handling United States coverage.
The agreement significantly widens distribution and simplifies access. It aligns with Liberty Global’s strategy to scale the championship’s audience, commercial value, and long-term visibility.
Disney+ will stream Formula E in 144 territories globally.
Subscribers receive live coverage of every event. Races, practice, and qualifying stream in full, supported by preview shows, highlights, analysis, and complete replays on demand.
A centralised streaming home reduces fragmentation while preserving existing free-to-air and linear partnerships. Formula E expects complementary windows, rather than displacement, across key markets.
The timing matches the GEN4 debut. The new cars produce 600kW, equivalent to over 815 horsepower, and accelerate from 0–60mph in 1.8 seconds, sharpening performance and spectacle.
GEN4 delivers 600kW (815 hp) and 0–60 mph in 1.8 seconds.
Calendar scale also grows. The 2026/27 season spans 21 races across 13 cities, opening in Jeddah on December 18, 2026, and concluding in Tokyo on July 25, 2027.
The 2026/27 calendar features 21 races, from Jeddah to Tokyo.
An updated weekend format targets closer racing and greater jeopardy. Energy management and qualifying dynamics remain central, rewarding teams that adapt procedures and software to GEN4 demands.
Commercially, Liberty Global leverages Disney’s scale for discovery, merchandising, and cross-promotion. The partnership aims to convert curiosity into regular viewing without diluting Formula E’s identity.
ESPN+ becomes the dedicated U.S. home for live and on-demand coverage.
In the United States, ESPN+ offers a clear digital destination. Cross-platform promotion could lift awareness while existing broadcast deals continue to serve casual audiences and local markets.
London remains a pivotal stop on the calendar, with timing and logistics detailed in the 2026 London E-Prix schedule. The expanded footprint increases operational complexity for teams.
Growth extends beyond the headline series. Plans for a deeper support series structure underline talent development and fan engagement between sessions.
Recent operational learnings, including the Formula E paddock storm, inform resilience planning and broadcast contingencies for the longer schedule.
Chief executive Jeff Dodds frames the deal as a defining moment. He emphasises Disney’s global reach and signals scope for collaboration beyond live race coverage.
With GEN4 performance, a longer calendar, and broader distribution, Formula E enters 2026/27 positioned for competitive depth and audience growth on a scale it has lacked.
Visual Summary
🌎 144 Countries
Formula E + Disney = Global Electric Racing Supercharge!
Millions of fans worldwide will get unprecedented access to lightning-fast Formula E action—live on Disney+ and ESPN+ from 2026. The revolutionary GEN4 cars (0–60mph in 1.8s!) spearhead the most accessible, tech-forward season in racing history.
Streaming. Speed. Spectacle.
Streaming. Speed. Spectacle.
GEN4 Power Surge
0–60 mph: 1.8 s
That’s ~30% quicker than Formula 1
2026/27 Season Highlights
🚩 21 races, 13 cities.
Kickoff: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Dec 18, 2026)
Finale: Tokyo, Japan (July 25, 2027)
Kickoff: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (Dec 18, 2026)
Finale: Tokyo, Japan (July 25, 2027)
Live races, practice & qualifying, highlights, and exclusive access—now streaming for millions of new fans.
A defining moment for electric racing.
A defining moment for electric racing.
⚡ The world is watching.
Formula E is going global.
Formula E is going global.
Zane Muniz writes across NASCAR, IndyCar, F1, IMSA, NHRA, and dirt-racing news. His breaking-news alerts and event previews ensure motorsport fans never miss a lap, drift, or drag-strip showdown.
