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In a significant boost for sports enthusiasts in South Africa, Disney+ has announced the availability of ESPN and ESPN 2 linear channels on its platform, effective October 2, 2025. This exciting development brings the world’s greatest sporting moments to the existing vast content library on Disney+, offering fans unparalleled access to their favorite sports leagues and events.

With the addition of ESPN and ESPN 2, Disney+ subscribers can look forward to a diverse range of sports content including:

– Football: English Football League (EFL), Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL), Dutch Eredivisie, German Football Association Cup (DFB Pokal), Saudi Pro League, and Turkish Süper Lig

– American Football: NFL and NCAA Football

– Basketball: NBA and NCAA Basketball

– Rugby: US Major Rugby and Japanese Rugby Leagues

No Extra Cost

The best part? Disney+ customers won’t incur any additional costs to access the ESPN and ESPN 2 linear channels. This move demonstrates Disney’s commitment to providing value to its subscribers and enhancing their entertainment experience.

The addition of ESPN and ESPN 2 to Disney+ complements the platform’s vast library of content which includes:

– Award-winning documentaries

– Breaking sports news

– Must-stream TV series like “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Simpsons”

– Blockbuster movies like “Lilo & Stitch” and “Deadpool & Wolverine”

– Content from iconic brands and franchises like Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic

Disney+ prioritizes parental control allowing users to limit access to content based on ratings and add a PIN to lock profiles with mature content.

The ESPN linear channels are available to all Disney+ Premium and Mobile plan customers with an 18+ content rating in South Africa. ESPN is also available on MultiChoice’s DStv and StarTimes across Africa.

“We are excited to be adding the ESPN Africa linear channels to Disney+ today, offering South African customers more value through ESPN’s award-winning documentaries, breaking sports news and fixtures from the most popular and exciting sporting leagues from the United States and around the world,” said Kyle de Klerk, Director: Sports for The Walt Disney Company Africa.

With this development Disney+ solidifies its position as a leading streaming platform in South Africa offering an unparalleled entertainment experience that combines sports, movies and TV shows.