Disney+, ESPN, and Formula E have announced a long-term agreement to bring all Formula E races live to Disney+ starting from the 2026-2027 season. Under the deal, races will be broadcast live internationally across multiple countries, including Turkey.
2026 - 2027 Season Schedule and Broadcast Scope
The 2026-2027 Formula E season will kick off on December 18 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Spanning 13 events and 21 races, the season will visit cities including Austin, Miami, Monaco, and Mexico City, concluding with the season finale in Tokyo on July 25, 2027.
Subscribers will have access to practice and qualifying sessions, pre- and post-race evaluation shows, and race highlights alongside live race coverage. Formula E joins Disney+'s live sports offerings, which include the 2026 FIFA World Cup in South America, select LALIGA matches, NBA games in the Philippines, and UEFA Women's Champions League matches.
GEN4 Era Introduced in Formula E
First organized in 2014, Formula E enters its GEN4 era with the 2026-2027 season. Technical highlights of the GEN4 cars include:
Power Output: 600 kW, equivalent to over 815 horsepower.
Acceleration: 0 to 60 mph in approximately 1.8 seconds, performing roughly 30% faster than a Formula 1 car.
Format: A newly developed race weekend format.
Meanwhile, the ongoing 12th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will conclude with races in London on August 15 and 16, determining the Season 12 World Champion.
Executive Statements
Joe Earley, President of Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment:
Formula E brings together world-class competition, groundbreaking technology, and sustainability in a way unlike any other sport. We are thrilled to power the championship’s next era on Disney+ and give fans around the world front-row access to every pulse-pounding race.
Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E:
This is a monumental moment for Formula E and a testament to the incredible momentum our championship has built. Disney’s unrivaled global reach and storytelling power will bring Formula E to millions of new fans, bringing them closer than ever to the competition, innovation, and excitement of electric racing. Beyond live race broadcasts, we look forward to exploring new projects together and delivering more innovative, immersive experiences to fans in the coming years.
