Disney+ subscribers in the Philippines can now stream live sports, studio shows, and original programming following the official launch of ESPN on Disney+.

Accessible directly through a dedicated ESPN navigation tab in the updated Disney+ app, the integration brings live coverage and on-demand content into a single destination at no extra cost to existing plans.

The expansion launches alongside a regional brand campaign, “Ito ang Homecourt Mo!,” targeting local audiences through dedicated sports content, studio commentary, and original series.

Production and broadcasts remain under ESPN’s editorial control, delivering live analysis alongside the platform’s general entertainment offerings.

“The Philippines is an incredibly important sports market in Asia Pacific, with a deep-rooted passion for basketball and combat sports and a fan base that brings tremendous energy to the region’s sports culture,” said Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Head of ESPN, Asia Pacific.

Live NBA Action Headlines Launch Lineup

Basketball coverage returns to the platform with early-season NBA Tip-Off Week games:

• October 22: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat; Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
• October 23: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers; Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets

Throughout the regular season, subscribers can access live games featuring major franchises including the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics.

The holiday schedule includes full Christmas Day coverage, featuring a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, alongside the Los Angeles Lakers versus the Philadelphia 76ers as LeBron James faces his former team.

Postseason streaming covers early rounds through the Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals. The Western Conference Finals will stream live on Disney+, while the Eastern Conference Finals and the NBA Finals will be available on demand. Studio programming includes NBA Tip-Off, Inside the NBA, NBA Countdown, NBA Today, and NBA Action.

UFC Title Bouts and Combat Sports Library

Mixed martial arts content debuts with UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, featuring two world championship bouts:

• Featherweight Title: Champion Alexander Volkanovski faces undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev.
• Bantamweight Title: Champion Petr Yan defends against former champion and No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili.

In addition to live numbered events and UFC Fight Nights, the platform offers a vault of classic fights, behind-the-scenes content, and developmental shows including UFC Countdown, UFC Connected, UFC Main Event, UFC Fight Flashback, UFC Reloaded, and ROAD TO UFC.

Additional Live Sports and Original Content

The hub extends coverage into several international leagues and tournament events:

• Motorsports: The Formula E 2026/27 season, featuring practice, qualifying, and main races across 21 rounds in 13 host cities.
• Collegiate & Regional Sports: NCAA events, including March Madness, alongside complete regular season and championship coverage of Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL).
• Studio Shows & Documentaries: Original sports journalism, including ESPN’s 30 for 30 collection, ESPN FC, and Pardon the Interruption.

“We’re thrilled ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming for subscribers in the Philippines, bringing live sports, studio shows, documentaries, original programming and more to fans in one dedicated destination,” said Vineet Puri, Vice President and General Manager, Emerging Southeast Asia, The Walt Disney Company.

The sports integration joins existing entertainment properties, including upcoming Asian original series The Remarried Empress and Portraits of Delusion, alongside standard catalog content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Hulu.

Subscribers can access the sports hub immediately by downloading the latest version of the Disney+ app.