As ESPN on Disney+ officially launches in the Philippines, local basketball fans gather for the highly anticipated opening-week showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.
PHILIPPINES — NBA mania reaches fever pitch in the Philippines on Thursday morning as Disney+ officially tips off the 2026-27 NBA season with an exclusive watch party featuring one of the most awaited clashes of the year: the Golden State Warriors taking on the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bringing NBA fans closer to the hardcourt action than ever before, the marquee showdown streamed live as part of Disney+ Philippines’ Super Sports Week from October 19-25, officially launching ESPN on Disney+ in the country and delivering high-quality broadcasts, commentary and expert analysis across the sports season where available, alongside Disney+ general entertainment and family programming.
With its new brand campaign, Ito ang Homecourt Mo!, ESPN on Disney+ welcomes sports fans in the Philippines to a new home ground for the games, stories and moments they follow every day. Subscribers can access live events, on-demand replays, studio shows, documentaries and original programming together in one dedicated destination through ESPN on Disney+.
Aside from the NBA opening games on Disney+, subscribers can also stream all Christmas Day games, including a rematch of last year’s NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, as well as the Los Angeles Lakers against the Philadelphia 76ers, with LeBron James facing his former team. The excitement continues into the postseason, with Playoff games from the First Round through the Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals. The Western Conference Finals will stream live on Disney+, while the Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals will be available on demand.
Beyond live games, fans can enjoy ESPN NBA studio shows and NBA-produced programming, including NBA Tip-Off, Inside the NBA, NBA Countdown, NBA Today, and NBA Action.
Experience ESPN on Disney+ in one click through the ESPN hub, accessible via the ESPN navigation tab by downloading the new Disney+ app now.
About Disney+
Disney+ is the exclusive streaming home for movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and general entertainment brand Hulu. As The Walt Disney Company’s flagship direct-to-consumer platform, Disney+ connects audiences with an unmatched collection of award-winning general entertainment, gold-standard family programming and APAC Originals. With unparalleled access to Disney’s rich storytelling legacy, it is the only destination for the latest releases from The Walt Disney Studios. Disney+ is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of a bundle in your country. For more, visit disney.ph/disneyplus, or find the Disney+ app on most mobile and connected TV devices.
About ESPN
ESPN, the world’s leading multiplatform sports entertainment brand, features U.S. television networks, the leading sports app, ESPN direct-to-consumer, leading social and digital platforms, ESPN.com, ESPN Audio and sports storytelling across global markets. ESPN has a longstanding tradition of delivering world-class live events, studio programming, documentaries, news and analysis to fans around the world.
About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2025-26 season featured a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. The NBA’s digital assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.5 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social impact platform celebrating its 20th year, drives change on issues facing fans and communities in the areas of health and wellness, civic engagement, social justice and inclusion, and sustainability.
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