Champions League Women’s Soccer Shifts to Pay-TV in 5-Year Disney+ Partnership

The Women’s Champions League is getting a makeover with a new broadcasting deal that brings it to Disney+ for the next five seasons. This marks a shift from the free streaming on DAZN and YouTube, announced by UEFA’s joint venture. The expanded tournament will feature 75 matches and be accessible to Disney+ subscribers in Europe.

Next season, the Women’s Champions League will see some changes, including an increase to 18 teams and a move to a single league standings format. Additionally, a second tier Women’s Europa Cup will be introduced. The five-year deal ensures all 75 matches in the newly expanded Champions League will be available on Disney+ in Europe at no extra cost, while some games will still be aired on free-to-air networks in various countries.

The final match between Barcelona and Arsenal in Lisbon closes out a four-year period where fans could watch matches for free on DAZN and YouTube. This new deal opens up exciting opportunities for fans to enjoy top-quality women’s soccer on Disney+.