Disney+ Expands Korean Esports Streaming Partnership Ahead of 2026 Asian Games
By Patrick Brzeski
Published on April 6, 2026.
Disney+ has expanded its partnership with the Korea eSports Association (KeSPA) to stream a wider slate of major Korean and pan-Asian competitions for global subscribers. The expanded deal begins with the Esports Championships Asia Jinju 2026 in South Korea, a three-day tournament that will feature national teams from around the world. Disney+ will carry the competition globally, with onscreen branding from ESPN. The event is a high-stakes warmup for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, where esports will feature as a full medal sport for the second time in Asian Games history. This move is part of Disney+'s strategy to secure select live sports rights across the Asia-Pacific.
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