Where to Watch Formula E: broadcast details
Formula E has announced Disney+ as its global streaming home for the 2026–27 season across participating territories, with Disney+ and ESPN+ listed for the United States. Broadcasters from 2025–26 should not be presented as confirmed 2026–27 partners. Formula E’s new global Disney+ arrangement is a major season-to-season change. A search result naming Roku or CBS can be historically correct for 2025–26 but wrong as the primary guide for the new championship.
| Viewing situation | Provider starting point | Important restriction |
|---|---|---|
| E-Prix race | Disney+ / ESPN+ in the US | The announced Season 13 US arrangement covers race weekends through Disney+ and ESPN+. |
| Qualifying | Disney+ race-weekend coverage | Qualifying is included in the announced global Disney+ package for participating countries. |
| Free practice | Disney+ race-weekend coverage | Practice is included on Disney+ where the new agreement applies; some local free-to-air alternatives may be announced later. |
Season 13 distribution replaces outdated US advice
Formula E says every race weekend will be offered through Disney+ and ESPN+ in the United States in 2026–27, covering practice, qualifying and races. The previous season listed CBS, Paramount+ and Roku in the US; those should be treated as historical arrangements unless a separate 2026–27 partner is confirmed.
Why the phrase “global” has limits
The Disney+ agreement covers more than 100 territories, but country-specific availability and local free-to-air deals can vary. A viewer outside the US should check whether their territory participates and whether an additional broadcaster has been announced. Formula E’s Season 13 broadcast rights need to be distinguished from earlier-season coverage, particularly for viewers using a regional free-to-air station.
An electric single-seater race and an IndyCar race may be available on entirely different services. The broadcast agreement belongs to the series, not to the general category of open-wheel racing.
How a race weekend differs from F1
Formula E weekends use an urban-circuit championship schedule with practice, qualifying and E-Prix racing. The time of each session can differ from Formula 1’s calendar, and a venue change can move the local broadcast date. Use the published Formula E session clock rather than assuming a typical Saturday or Sunday race time.
Plan the full event, not only the headline race
Formula E’s season-specific Disney+ arrangements should be checked for qualifying as well as the E-Prix. National free-to-air partners can carry a different portion of the weekend from the global streaming package.
Formula E races across Asia, Europe and the Americas can shift the calendar date for remote fans. Use the announced session time in the race start-time converter rather than assuming a fixed hours difference.
Choosing the right viewing plan
Formula E fans should separate the price of a Disney+ or ESPN+ subscription from any already-owned package that includes races. The sports subscription cost calculator handles the months and charges that apply to your actual season plan.
Race, qualifying and free practice are distinct Formula E sessions
Formula E racing is staged on circuits across several continents, often using street layouts where the local race timetable differs substantially from a traditional Sunday afternoon motorsport event. The competition includes qualifying sessions and practice before the E-Prix. Depending on the host city, a race may occur early in the morning for US viewers or late at night in parts of Europe. Always convert the official local session start, not just the date displayed in an international promotional calendar.
The ability to watch a full race does not imply access to qualifying or practice. Formula E has used multiple broadcasters and digital platforms across its territories, and the US offering may include a different mix of services from the UK or Germany. A highlights reel after the E-Prix is useful for catching the result but does not provide the same experience as a live on-board feed or full-race replay. Confirm the exact session and language feed before subscribing.
Double-header weekends create another planning issue because two separate races can be held on consecutive days. A one-day streaming pass or television guide entry may not include both. When you compare packages, check the date of each E-Prix, the session window and the replay entitlement. If a race is rescheduled after a venue decision or safety inspection, use the organizer's updated timing rather than assuming a previously converted time remains valid.
Watching Formula E through a change in U.S. broadcast rights
Formula E begins its 2026–27 championship on 18 December 2026, with Disney+ and ESPN+ replacing the previous U.S. streaming emphasis. This is not merely a change to the channel carrying one E-Prix: the agreement covers the entire race weekend. A viewer who follows the practice sessions and qualifying duels before the main race can use the same confirmed new-season platforms, while a fan arriving after the race can use the available full replays. Because an E-Prix is staged in a different time zone nearly every round, replay access is often as important to an American subscriber as the live race feed. Disney’s announcement covers 21 races across the Season 13 calendar, and subscribers should match the service’s live guide to the particular race weekend instead of relying on old network listings.
Season 12 in 2025–26 had a different American distribution pattern. Formula E’s own historical country-by-country directory includes CBS, Paramount+ and Roku, and the last race-weekend guides described Roku Sports Channel as the live destination for U.S. viewers. Those notices remain accurate about the events they covered but do not establish rights for the next championship. A promotional description that combines the old CBS schedule with a new Disney package would suggest competing subscriptions without demonstrating an actual simulcast. Disney+ and ESPN+ are the confirmed Season 13 services; additional local free-to-air partners may be announced but should be listed only when an official new-season confirmation identifies them and the relevant sessions.
Not every way to follow Formula E supplies live race video. The Formula E website and app show live timing, the circuit position map, session results and championship standings; these are valuable when checking gaps, penalties and strategy, but they are not a replacement for the broadcast pictures. The championship also publishes race highlights and interviews online. During Season 12, some practice sessions appeared on its YouTube channel in the United States, yet the 2026–27 global streaming announcement is not proof that those free session streams continue. Comparing live video, timing data, condensed clips and replays separately helps avoid paying for the wrong product or expecting a free video stream that has not been announced.
Follow the individual Formula E race weekend
A Formula E double-header is a particularly clear example of why event titles matter. Two E-Prix races at the same venue can be held on different dates, and the qualifying sessions may be separate on each morning. A fan who sets a reminder for only the first race may miss the second without realizing it. Digital platforms may also show highlights or practice without offering the complete live event in every territory. Check that the service's listing says live E-Prix rather than a shortened recap, and verify whether both race days are included. The competition's local timetable is the authority if the street circuit schedule changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch every Formula E race in the United States in 2026–27?
Formula E and Disney officially confirmed both Disney+ and ESPN+ for U.S. viewers beginning with Season 13 on 18 December 2026. The announced agreement covers races and the accompanying weekend sessions, including qualifying and practice, and includes full race replays on demand. Disney+ and ESPN+ are separate subscription entitlements from ordinary television access; check the plan offered to your account. The broadcaster list headed Season 12 on Formula E’s website documents the previous 2025–26 championship, not a promise that its CBS or Roku distribution continues into 2027.
Do CBS, Paramount+ or Roku still carry Formula E in Season 13?
CBS, Paramount+ and Roku are documented on Formula E’s official U.S. list for Season 12, which finished in 2026. Formula E identifies Disney+ and ESPN+ as the confirmed 2026–27 streaming outlets. The older network guide should not be treated as a current free-to-air schedule, and the presence of a legacy Formula E video on Roku or Paramount+ does not establish live rights for a new E-Prix. Check any future additional network announcement against a dated Season 13 race-weekend timetable before describing it as an alternative live broadcast.
Can I watch Formula E free on YouTube or with live timing?
The championship publishes highlights and video interviews online, and its official live-timing tools show driver positions, timing, results and championship information without providing the television picture. Certain 2025–26 U.S. practice sessions were also streamed on the official YouTube channel, but that was a previous-season schedule. Formula E has not made every 2026–27 E-Prix free on YouTube in its new streaming announcement. To watch the complete Season 13 race live or in a full replay, use a confirmed Disney+ or ESPN+ entitlement, subject to account availability.