Breaking: ESPN and Disney+ Secure Exclusive Rights to UEFA Women’s EURO 2025
In a groundbreaking deal, ESPN and Disney+ have acquired exclusive media rights to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, set to air from July 2–27. This major announcement promises to elevate women’s soccer in Spanish-speaking Latin America, ensuring comprehensive coverage across ESPN’s linear networks and Disney+ streaming platform.
Expanding the Reach of Women’s Soccer
The agreement between ESPN and UEFA extends beyond the 2025 Women’s EURO, encompassing the UEFA Men’s and Women’s Under-19 and Under-17 Championships, the UEFA Men’s and Women’s Futsal Euros, and the UEFA Men’s Under-21 Championship until 2028. This strategic partnership aims to grow the women’s game by providing extensive exposure and support for emerging players.
Growing Interest in Women’s Sports
The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, held in Switzerland, marks the 14th edition of the tournament. With a record €41 million prize pool, a 156% increase from 2022, the event will feature 16 national teams competing across eight cities. Top contenders including reigning champion England, host nation Switzerland, and powerhouses like France, Germany, and Spain will vie for the title, solidifying the championship’s status as a premier global stage in women’s football.
ESPN’s Commitment to Women’s Sports
Bruno Zurlo, Senior Vice President & General Manager of Sports for Latin America at Disney, expressed the company’s commitment to elevating women’s sports. “The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 is one of the most prestigious tournaments in international soccer and a milestone event in the global women’s sports calendar,” he said. “This agreement reflects our continued commitment to elevating women’s sports and expanding access to world-class competition.”
UEFA’s Vision for Women’s Football
Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director at UEFA, highlighted the collaboration’s importance. “We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with ESPN and Disney+, bringing the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 —alongside men’s and women’s youth and futsal championships—to audiences across Spanish-speaking Latin America,” he said. “This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to elevating women’s football, and we look forward to continuing our work with ESPN to offer fans unparalleled access to UEFA competitions through its renowned coverage.”
Future Implications and Growth
The agreement includes rights to the UEFA Women’s Under-17 and Under-19 Championships for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028, as well as the UEFA Women’s Futsal EURO 2027. These tournaments provide a vital platform for emerging players and represent UEFA’s broader effort to grow the women’s game across all age groups and formats. ESPN will also carry the corresponding men’s tournaments, including the UEFA Men’s Under-17, Under-19, Under-21, and Futsal Euros.
The UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 joins a robust and growing portfolio of women’s sports events on ESPN and Disney+ in Latin America, which already includes the WNBA, NWSL, UEFA Women’s Nations League & Qualifiers, Concacaf W Champions Cup, Liga MX Femenil, WTA, women’s golf, and women’s cycling. This extensive lineup underscores ESPN’s dedication to providing comprehensive coverage of women’s sports, ensuring that fans across the region can stay connected to the action.
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