Disney+ NBA Streaming Deal in Basketball-Crazy Philippines

The Walt Disney Company and ESPN recently announced an exciting multiyear deal that will allow basketball fans in the Philippines to watch live NBA games on Disney+. This deal brings one of the NBA’s most popular offerings to fans in a country where basketball is a major passion.

Under this agreement, Disney+ subscribers in the Philippines will have the opportunity to stream a selection of live NBA games, as well as access ESPN’s renowned sports documentaries and live broadcasts of NBA Countdown. Additionally, viewers can enjoy commentary from well-known personalities like Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, and Charles Barkley on NBA Tip-Off and Inside the NBA, which has won multiple Emmys.

This partnership signifies a growing international collaboration between Disney, ESPN, and the NBA, and signals a significant move in their efforts to expand streaming services in Southeast Asia. The Philippines, with its English-speaking population, is experiencing rapid growth in Disney+ subscriptions and holds basketball in high regard, making NBA games some of the most-watched content on local TV and digital platforms. With this new program, Disney+ is poised to deliver even more excitement to Filipino basketball fans.