We now know when ESPN will arrive on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand.
Disney+ announced last month that the major sports channel would added to its platform in Australia and New Zealand, teasing that it would be available in “the coming months.”
Confirmed today (March 11), ESPN on Disney+ will launch on Wednesday, March 26 for all Australia and New Zealand subscribers, both Disney+ Premium and Disney+ Standard.
These two countries will be the first English-speaking markets outside of North America to score ESPN content. It’s a good time for the launch, with ESPN celebrating 30 years in Australia in September 2025.
All Disney+ premium and standard subscribers will score access to over 10,000 hours of ESPN’s live action, including the NBA, WNBA, NHL, as well as favourite programs like “SportsCenter,” “First Take,” “NBA Today” and “The Pat McAfee Show.”
Check out the teaser for ESPN on Disney+ below.
“We’re excited to bring ESPN to Disney+ for sports fans across our sports-loving nations,” Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, and Head of ESPN Asia-Pacific, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said.
“Sport on Disney+ is an innovative game-changer. It further enriches our already strong and unique content offering, boosts value for subscribers, and serves sports fans anytime, anywhere.
“Disney+ will provide access to the biggest ESPN offering ever delivered in our market, including live games and on-demand replays. ESPN’s unrivalled coverage of massive global sporting events and dedicated local programming adds to the wide array of entertainment already available on Disney+ for audiences of all ages.”
Upcoming highlights include the NBA All-Star Weekend, NBL Championship Series, MLB Opening Day, the NBA Finals and the NHL Stanley Cup Final.
In addition to the offering that will be on Disney+, ESPN is also available via Foxtel, Kayo Sport, Fetch TV and Sky NZ.