ESPN on Disney+ Launches in the Philippines, Bringing NBA, UFC, and More to Subscribers
In a nutshell
- ESPN on Disney+ is now available in the Philippines at no extra cost for existing Disney+ subscribers.
- Filipino sports fans can watch live NBA games, UFC events, Formula E, NCAA competitions, NBL action, ESPN originals, and studio shows through a dedicated ESPN hub.
- Disney+ has launched its new “Ito ang Homecourt Mo!” campaign to position the platform as the new home for sports entertainment in the country.
Disney+ is expanding its sports offering in the Philippines with the official launch of ESPN on Disney+, giving subscribers access to a dedicated ESPN hub packed with live sports, studio programs, original content, and on-demand replays, all included as part of existing subscriptions.
Alongside the rollout, Disney+ has unveiled its new brand campaign,“Ito ang Homecourt Mo!”, welcoming Filipino fans to a new destination for the games, athletes, and sports stories they follow every day.
A New Home for Sports Fans
The ESPN hub will be accessible through the newly updated Disney+ app, offering subscribers a centralized location for live events, replays, documentaries, studio shows, and exclusive programming. Coverage and production will be led by ESPN, complemented by expert commentary and analysis throughout the sports calendar.
According to Kylie Watson-Wheeler, Head of ESPN Asia Pacific, the Philippines remains a key sports market in the region, particularly due to the country’s deep passion for basketball and combat sports. She added that integrating ESPN into Disney+ allows Filipino fans greater access to the sports, athletes, and stories they care about most.
NBA Coverage Headlines the Lineup
Basketball fans can look forward to extensive NBA coverage on ESPN on Disney+, beginning with marquee matchups during NBA Tip-Off Week. Scheduled games include the Minnesota Timberwolves versus Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 22, followed by the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder versus Denver Nuggets on October 23.
Throughout the season, subscribers can watch games featuring fan-favorite teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics. Disney+ will also stream all Christmas Day games, including a rematch of last season’s NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.
Apart from live broadcasts, viewers can enjoy popular studio programs and NBA-produced content, including Inside the NBA, NBA Countdown, NBA Today, NBA Tip-Off, and NBA Action.
UFC Action Joins the Platform
Mixed martial arts fans are also getting a major addition with UFC content becoming available through ESPN on Disney+.
The action begins with UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi on October 25, featuring championship bouts including Alexander Volkanovski defending the featherweight title against Movsar Evloev and Petr Yan putting the bantamweight championship on the line against Merab Dvalishvili.
In addition to live numbered UFC events and Fight Nights, subscribers will gain access to classic fights, exclusive UFC programming, and behind-the-scenes series such as UFC Countdown, UFC Connected, UFC Main Event, UFC Fight Flashback, UFC Reloaded, and ROAD TO UFC.
More Sports Content Incoming
ESPN on Disney+ will also carry coverage from the Formula E 2026-27 season, NCAA events including March Madness, and Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL). Popular ESPN content such as 30 for 30 documentaries, ESPN FC, and Pardon the Interruption will also remain available to subscribers.
