Disney Plus March Madness Streaming in Europe and South Africa

Exciting news for Disney+ subscribers in Europe and South Africa! Disney+ will be streaming March Madness from March 17 to April 7, bringing you 134 live games from the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. This is all part of ESPN’s global NCAA rights agreement.

If you’re a basketball fan, you know that March Madness is a big deal in the US college sports calendar. It’s a 68-team single-elimination tournament for both men’s and women’s championships, starting with Selection Sunday on March 15.

Diego Londono, SVP networks and sports EMEA at The Walt Disney Company, expressed how excited they are to bring March Madness to Disney+ customers all over Europe. This collaboration between ESPN and the NCAA shows a shared commitment to growing college basketball internationally.

The popularity of basketball varies across different markets, but this coverage is bound to be welcomed in countries like Spain, France, Greece, Serbia, and Lithuania. In broader markets, the use of the ESPN brand highlights Disney’s dedication to sports on its streaming service.

Dan Gavitt, NCAA senior vice president of basketball, emphasized how collaborating with ESPN and Disney+ allows them to share the excitement of March Madness with a global audience. It’s a way to grow appreciation and interest in college basketball worldwide.

Disney mentioned that this agreement is part of their broader integration of college sports rights across their platforms. ESPN has been showcasing the women’s tournament for over 30 years and offers a wide range of NCAA championship events.

In South Africa, Disney said subscribers will be able to watch selected NCAA tournament games live through ESPN channels on Disney+. So get ready to catch all the basketball action coming your way on Disney+!