ESPN is expanding to more than 50 countries via its Disney+ app.
The much-vaunted app will become available across Europe and Asia-Pacific as it brings its total number of international markets to around 100.
The initial offering will vary by market but will grow to thousands of live events over the next year including NBA, NHL and college sports. Disney+ subs will also have access to ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary collection and a library of films, along with select studio shows, including ESPN FC, ESPN’s global football news and information program.
In Europe, Disney said the expansion “builds upon a growing portfolio of world-class sports content on Disney+.” In select Asia-Pacific markets, which includes Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong, a curated selection of English‑language ESPN sports programming will be available on Disney+ during an initial phase.
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Disney launched the expanded ESPN service last August after years of fanfare. The new offering brings together more than a dozen linear network feeds with streaming originals
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