Disney+ Introduces Live La Liga Matches: Watch Top European Football on the Streaming Platform!
Disney+ has made a significant change to its programming lineup by introducing live European football matches. Starting this Saturday, viewers can enjoy live coverage of the Spanish La Liga on the streaming platform. Some of the biggest clubs in European football, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético Madrid, will be featured in the broadcasts. The first match to be aired on Disney+ will be Valencia versus Real Sociedad at the Mestalla Stadium, with the game scheduled to start at 8:30pm UK time.
Fans can access La Liga games with a standard Disney+ subscription, which costs £4.99 per month on a monthly basis. Alternatively, customers can opt for the Standard or Premium plan, which offers higher video quality up to 4K UHD and HDR. By paying for a year upfront, subscribers can enjoy two months free on these plans. ESPN will provide production and commentary for La Liga matches, with familiar voices like Steve McManaman, Stewart Robson, Ian Darke, and Rob Palmer leading the coverage throughout the season.
Disney+ has secured a new three-year deal to broadcast La Liga matches and has also become the official home of the UEFA Women's Champions League across Europe starting in October. While Disney+ offers exciting football content, fans looking to watch the Premier League will need a Sky Sports subscription, as the broadcaster has expanded its coverage to 215 games this season. La Liga is the most-followed international football league in the UK, with high-profile English players like Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Marcus Rashford playing for top Spanish clubs.
The addition of La Liga matches to Disney+ enhances the platform's diverse content library, which includes documentaries, drama, comedy, and classic animation. Subscribers can look forward to upcoming releases like the sci-fi series "Alien: Earth," the National Geographic docuseries "Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth," and the fifth season of "Only Murders in the Building." Disney+ General Manager for EMEA, Karl Holmes, expressed excitement about the new addition, highlighting the opportunity for subscribers to enjoy thrilling football matches featuring legendary clubs and star players as part of their Disney+ subscription.