Disney’s sports division, including ESPN, earned $191 Million during the first quarter of 2026.
Disney Sports Revenue
This is a decrease of $56 million compared to Q1 fiscal 2025, as advertising revenue growth of 10% was more than offset by higher programming and production costs and a decrease in subscription and affiliate fees. The temporary suspension of YouTube TV also had a negative impact of operating income of approximately $110 million.
The quarter began in September, a month after the launch of ESPN Unlimited, a new direct-to-consumer streaming service app.
During this quarter, NFL and ESPN reached a monumental deal that will allow, among other things, ESPN to air its first Super Bowl next year.
Disney set a $24 billion spending budget for 2026 content, split evenly between general entertainment and sports.
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