Watch Women’s Champions League Draw live on Disney+
This week, Everton announced the exciting launch of a new Hall of Fame dedicated to their women’s team. In other news, Disney+ is shaking up the way European fans watch the UEFA Women’s Champions League, starting by streaming the League Phase draw live. The draw is set to happen on Friday, September 19th, revealing the fixtures for the League Phase of this year’s competition.
Fans can expect to see nine teams compete in this phase, including heavyweights like Arsenal, Chelsea, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich. Manchester United is gearing up to face Brann, trying to make a comeback after a 1-0 loss in the first leg.
Excitingly, Disney+ is offering a full package to stream all 75 matches of the tournament starting from October 7th. This move solidifies Disney+ as a new hub for top-tier women’s football. Karl Holmes, Disney+ EMEA general manager, expressed the platform’s dedication to elevating its sports presence by featuring the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
The 2025/26 season introduces a revamped format where 18 teams will play six matches each in the League Phase. The competition will culminate with the top four teams advancing straight to the quarterfinals, while the next eight teams will battle it out in two-legged play-offs for a spot in the quarters.
What’s more, Disney+ taking over broadcasting the Women’s Champions League marks the end of DAZN’s four-season reign as the main broadcaster in Europe. This transition reflects the growing trend of streaming services entering the sports market. With Netflix securing rights to broadcast upcoming Women’s World Cups, the competition among platforms for women’s football rights is getting fiercer.
As the tournament progresses, keep an eye out for the nine teams vying to qualify for the League Phase through thrilling matches like Valerenga vs. Ferencvaros, Brann vs. Manchester United, and Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Real Madrid. The action-packed Women’s Champions League is set to captivate fans with thrilling matches and groundbreaking coverage on Disney+.
