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F1 Just Ditched ESPN for Apple — Formula E Immediately Signs With Disney+

ABB FIA Formula E has announced a new global streaming rights deal with Disney+, with ESPN+ also carrying the series in the US, replacing its previous home on Roku. The new season kicks off December 18 in Saudi Arabia.

Quinn Wang, Technology Editor
F1 Just Ditched ESPN for Apple — Formula E Immediately Signs With Disney+

As close cousins in the world of electric racing, Formula 1 and Formula E are heading in completely opposite directions this time. F1 just ended its partnership with ESPN to jump ship to Apple, while Formula E is leaving its longtime home on Roku to dive headfirst into Disney's streaming ecosystem. The two electric racing series have essentially swapped positions on the streaming chessboard, and the timing alone makes this more interesting than the news itself.

According to Variety, Disney+ will become the new global streaming home for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, covering over 140 territories. In the US market, races will air simultaneously on both Disney+ and ESPN+, and Formula E has also retained flexibility to maintain local broadcast deals in certain markets — this isn't a full-on streaming exclusive.

The new deal kicks in starting the 2026/27 season, covering a total of 21 races across 13 rounds. The season opener is set for December 18 in Saudi Arabia, with other stops including Miami, Monaco, and Mexico City.

Since its founding in 2014, Formula E has stood as a benchmark in electric racing, steadily building its fanbase over the years. Roku had been the series' main broadcast partner and even produced a documentary series around it, but that chapter now appears to be closing as Disney steps in to take charge of Formula E's global streaming presence.

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