Disney+ to broadcast live sports, including EPL in South Africa

Viewers will get to watch top European football

Katlego Sekhu

Disney+ to broadcast live sports, including EPL in South Africa — Image: Instagram/@premierleague/@liverpoolfc

Disney+ announced on 23 September 2025 that, from 2 October 2025, the ESPN Africa linear channels will be available to South African customers at no extra cost.

Subscribers will gain access to two 24-hour linear ESPN channels, showcasing the very best live and studio sports programming from the US and around the world.

On ESPN, Disney+ viewers will have access to a wide range of sports, including Australia’s National Rugby League (Aussie Rules) and Japan’s Rugby League, as well as top European football action such as the Scottish Professional Football League, English Football League, Dutch Eredivisie, German Football Association Cup, Turkey’s SüperLig, and the Saudi Pro League.

ESPN 2 will feature American sports, including the NBA (National Basketball Association), NFL (National Football League), MLB (Major League Baseball), and NHL (National Hockey League), alongside women’s and college competitions such as the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League), NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), and ESPN College Football.

Kyle de Klerk, Director: Sports for The Walt Disney Company Africa, said:

“ESPN’s unparalleled content offering will provide Disney+ customers with access to historic and live sports programming from some of the world’s most iconic leagues and events. Fans will be able to enjoy thrilling action immediately, with the European football season and NFL already underway, and key milestones to look forward to in 2025, including the start of the NBA, NHL, and NCAA football and basketball leagues.”