UEFA: Disney+ to broadcast Europa League & Conference League in Denmark & Sweden (2024-2027)

The Walt Disney Company has acquired exclusive broadcasting rights in Denmark and Sweden to the Europa League and Europa Conference League (renamed simply "Conference League" from 2024-25) for the 2024-2027 cycle, announced the American media and entertainment conglomerate on 16/04/2024.

The matches will be broadcast on the Disney+ streaming platform. Subscribers to the platform will be able to watch the matches at no extra cost. This is the first time Disney has acquired the rights to broadcast sporting events in these territories.

"Our rich heritage in sports through ESPN underscores our commitment to creating a high-quality production for the players, the fans, and our Disney+ customers. These leagues combined are the international football tournaments with most local Danish and Swedish teams and local Danish and Swedish players and adding them to the service together brings a whole new level of variety to customers in Denmark and Sweden," said Hans van Rijn, senior vice president and country manager for The Walt Disney Company's Nordic and Baltic subsidiary.

The broadcasting…