Disney+ and ESPN bring NHL action to fans in Belgium
Disney and ESPN have announced that the excitement of the National Hockey League (NHL) is coming to customers in Belgium from the 2026/27 season as part of their existing Disney subscription. Now live on Disney, the dedicated offering gives sports fans access to live sports, studio shows, original programming and more.
Over 1,300 NHL games will be available to stream live on ESPN on Disney, spanning regular season matchups and playoff games through to the Stanley Cup Final. Fans will also be able to catch up on all the key moments, with highlights and next-day on-demand coverage available.
Coverage will include select ESPN-produced games in English, delivering high-quality live broadcasts, expert analysis and in-depth storytelling throughout the NHL season for passionate fans and new audiences discovering hockey. Recently, ESPN delivered its most-watched NHL season in the U.S. in 2025/26, surpassing every season since the rights returned to ESPN in 2021/22, highlighting the sport’s rapidly growing popularity.
The NHL lineup features the biggest stars in the sport and the iconic “Original Six” franchises including the Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and more. Disney and ESPN will bring fans closer to the action featuring many of the standout players across the league.
The addition of the NHL follows the recent launch of ESPN on Disney, bringing major U.S. sports such as the NBA (National Basketball Association) to select markets. The wider lineup also features college sports such as the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments (March Madness), college football playoffs and bowl games, as well as events including the Little League World Series and the Savannah Bananas. Customers can also access ESPN's acclaimed 30 for 30 documentary collection, alongside select studio programming like ESPN FC.
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