Overview
- A multi‑year agreement announced Tuesday between Formula E, Disney+ and ESPN will stream every session—practice, qualifying and races—on Disney+ across 144 territories with ESPN/ESPN+ carrying U.S. coverage starting in the 2026/27 GEN4 season.
- The pact expands on‑demand and studio programming by adding preview and review shows, highlights, analysis, behind‑the‑scenes content and full race replays after each event.
- Formula E timed the deal to coincide with the launch of its GEN4 car, which the series says delivers about 600 kW (more than 815 hp) and 0–60 mph in roughly 1.8 seconds to boost spectator appeal.
- Formula E will keep its free‑to‑air and linear broadcast partnerships in key markets so local access is retained while Disney+ provides consistent global streaming distribution.
- The 2026/27 calendar is set for 21 races across 13 cities starting in Jeddah on Dec. 18, 2026 and ending in Tokyo on July 25, 2027, and commercial terms of the Disney+/Formula E deal were not disclosed.