Formula E signs global streaming deal with Disney

Formula E has secured a landmark multiyear global streaming deal with Disney, granting the platform exclusive rights to broadcast every session of the all-electric racing series across 144 territories starting with the 2026-27 season. The agreement, announced on August 11, 2026, represents a major expansion for the championship as it enters a new technical era with the debut of its fastest-ever car.

Under the terms of the deal, Disney will serve as the global streaming home for Formula E, with coverage in the United States also available on ESPN. The partnership is set to begin with the 2026-27 season, which opens with rounds in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 18, 2026. The season will conclude in Tokyo on July 25, 2027, and features a record 21 races across 13 cities.

The timing of the deal coincides with the introduction of the GEN4 car, which Formula E describes as the fastest and most technologically advanced electric racing car ever built. The new vehicle produces over 815 horsepower (600kW) and accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 1.8 seconds, a performance the series notes is about 30% faster than a Formula One car.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds called the agreement...