Disney has announced it has acquired the rights to the UEFA men\u2019s club competition in Sweden and Denmark\u00a0for\u00a0the 2027\/28-2030\/31 seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The agreement brings the UEFA Champions League to Disney+ in Sweden for the first time, providing all three men\u2019s club competitions in one place for fans, while exclusive rights to the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League have been renewed across both Sweden and Denmark. Alongside the UEFA Women\u2019s Champions League available across Europe, customers in Sweden and Denmark will have access to the pinnacle of UEFA club competition across both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s games.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is the latest addition of live sports on Disney+, adding more content such as the Copa del Rey coverage across Sweden, Denmark, Norway,\u202fand\u202fFinland alongside the DFB-Pokal\u202fin\u202fSweden, Denmark and Finland.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
Recently, ESPN on Disney+ launched across Europe, which has resulted in the addition of major U.S. sports in select markets, including the NBA and NHL from the 2026-27 season. The wider lineup also features college sports such as men\u2019s and women\u2019s March Madness, college football playoffs and bowl games, as well as events including the Little League World Series and the Savannah Bananas. Customers can also access ESPN\u2019s acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary collection, alongside select studio programming, including\u00a0ESPN FC.\u00a0<\/p>\n
ESPN\u2019s\u00a0production and coverage will deliver high-quality live broadcasts, expert analysis, and in-depth storytelling throughout the season. Key fixtures will also feature Swedish and\u00a0Danish\u00a0language commentary and studio shows.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Karl Holmes, General Manager, Disney+ EMEA, said in a statement:<\/p>\n
\u201cUEFA club football brings some of the most exciting nights in sport \u2013 the midweek games, the knockout ties, the energy around the biggest fixtures \u2013 moments that stay with you long after the final whistle. We\u2019re particularly proud to bring our customers in Sweden the UEFA Champions League men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions for the first time ever \u2013 alongside the renewal of UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League across Sweden and Denmark. As we continue to grow our sports offering in Europe, fans can enjoy the biggest football nights across the UEFA Champions League men\u2019s and women\u2019s competitions, alongside the stories they already love on Disney+\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diego Londono, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Networks & Sports, The Walt Disney Company EMEA, added: <\/p>\n
\u201cESPN has a strong history of covering UEFA club competitions and these agreements build on that foundation. The addition of the UEFA Champions League to our rights portfolio reflects the continued expansion of ESPN on Disney+ across Europe.\u00a0\u00a0ESPN will bring its production expertise, insight, and storytelling to some of the most prestigious competitions in European football, with enhanced coverage across selected matches and programming.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roger\u2019s Take: This new deal continues to build out the sports content in some European countries, as it looks to make ESPN even more important to the streaming service to reduce churn of subscribers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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