The greatest sports action and icons now streaming on ESPN on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand, plus all your favourite and beloved entertainment.

Disney+ today launched ESPN on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand, bringing blockbuster matchups, unmissable moments and more than 10,000 hours of ESPN’s live sports action to the platform.

ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming and included for all Australia and New Zealand subscribers, both Disney+ Premium and Disney+ Standard.

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios – also a Boston Celtics and NBA mega fan – helms a full-scale marketing campaign across all platforms to launch ESPN on Disney+ and encourage subscribers to ‘Turn It On’.

The first seven days start with must-watch NBA action as the race to the NBA Playoffs heats up. Back-to-back Live NBA double headers tip off proceedings, headlined by superstars Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Jayson Tatum and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics face off against the Phoenix Suns across March 26 and 27. 

The Major League Baseball season opens stateside on March 28 with the New York Yankees meeting the Milwaukee Brewers in a special presentation, to be called by iconic ESPN voice Joe Buck, before Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers return to Dodger Stadium to continue their World Series defence.

The NCAA Basketball Championship hits the ‘Sweet 16’ stage on March 28 as March Madness reaches the final stages; and Australian UFC championship contender Steven Erceg will battle former champion Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night live from Mexico City on March 30.

The new ESPN hub on Disney+ includes live ESPN and ESPN2 channels, fan-favourite studio shows such as SportsCenter, The Pat McAfee Show, NBA Today, and First Take, along with live events and on-demand replays, and iconic original programming including ESPN’s award-winning library of 30 for 30 films.

The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, and Head of ESPN Asia-Pacific, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said: “We’re thrilled ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming for all subscribers in Australia and New Zealand. It’s the new home ground for sports entertainment.

“ESPN is the seventh addition to our Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star content hubs. Adrenaline-pumping sports are the perfect match up with our must-stream shows, like Daredevil: Born Again and High Potential, all on platform together like only Disney+ can do.

“ESPN expands our audience by bringing 10,000 hours of live sports action to Disney+, plus live events and on-demand replays, which represents additional value for subscribers and is a big win for sports fans, coming into what are sure to be nail-biting NBA Playoffs.”

ESPN on Disney+ adds to The Walt Disney Company’s more than 100 years of best-in-class content, including the latest and greatest from its iconic brands and franchises – Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic – as well as the Star tile’s expansive General Entertainment offering which includes content from FX, Searchlight, Hulu, and locally produced Originals, such as The Artful Dodger, Shipwreck Hunters Australia and The Clearing, among others.

Disney+ subscribers can also stream a stellar line up of acclaimed titles including Inside Out 2, Alien Romulus, A Real Pain, Shōgun, The Bear, and blockbuster hits, Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King.

ESPN has extensive rights to major sporting events, featuring basketball action across the NBA, WNBA, FIBA as “Your Home for Hoops”, and more.

ESPN will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in Australia in September 2025 with its locally operated business spanning TV, digital, social and editorial platforms serving sports fans anytime, anywhere.

In addition to the ESPN offering on Disney+, ESPN is available via Foxtel, Kayo Sport, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ.

The greatest sports action and icons now streaming on ESPN on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand, plus all your favourite and beloved entertainment.Disney+ today launched ESPN on Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand, bringing blockbuster matchups, unmissable moments and more than 10,000 hours of ESPN’s live sports action to the platform.ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming and included for all Australia and New Zealand subscribers, both Disney+ Premium and Disney+ Standard.Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios – also a Boston Celtics and NBA mega fan – helms a full-scale marketing campaign across all platforms to launch ESPN on Disney+ and encourage subscribers to ‘Turn It On’.The first seven days start with must-watch NBA action as the race to the NBA Playoffs heats up. Back-to-back Live NBA double headers tip off proceedings, headlined by superstars Stephen Curry and LeBron James. Jayson Tatum and the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics face off against the Phoenix Suns across March 26 and 27. The Major League Baseball season opens stateside on March 28 with the New York Yankees meeting the Milwaukee Brewers in a special presentation, to be called by iconic ESPN voice Joe Buck, before Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers return to Dodger Stadium to continue their World Series defence.The NCAA Basketball Championship hits the ‘Sweet 16’ stage on March 28 as March Madness reaches the final stages; and Australian UFC championship contender Steven Erceg will battle former champion Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night live from Mexico City on March 30.The new ESPN hub on Disney+ includes live ESPN and ESPN2 channels, fan-favourite studio shows such as SportsCenter, The Pat McAfee Show, NBA Today, and First Take, along with live events and on-demand replays, and iconic original programming including ESPN’s award-winning library of 30 for 30 films.The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, and Head of ESPN Asia-Pacific, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said: “We’re thrilled ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming for all subscribers in Australia and New Zealand. It’s the new home ground for sports entertainment.“ESPN is the seventh addition to our Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star content hubs. Adrenaline-pumping sports are the perfect match up with our must-stream shows, like Daredevil: Born Again and High Potential, all on platform together like only Disney+ can do.“ESPN expands our audience by bringing 10,000 hours of live sports action to Disney+, plus live events and on-demand replays, which represents additional value for subscribers and is a big win for sports fans, coming into what are sure to be nail-biting NBA Playoffs.”ESPN on Disney+ adds to The Walt Disney Company’s more than 100 years of best-in-class content, including the latest and greatest from its iconic brands and franchises – Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic – as well as the Star tile’s expansive General Entertainment offering which includes content from FX, Searchlight, Hulu, and locally produced Originals, such as The Artful Dodger, Shipwreck Hunters Australia and The Clearing, among others.Disney+ subscribers can also stream a stellar line up of acclaimed titles including Inside Out 2, Alien Romulus, A Real Pain, Shōgun, The Bear, and blockbuster hits, Moana 2 and Mufasa: The Lion King.ESPN has extensive rights to major sporting events, featuring basketball action across the NBA, WNBA, FIBA as “Your Home for Hoops”, and more.ESPN will celebrate its 30th Anniversary in Australia in September 2025 with its locally operated business spanning TV, digital, social and editorial platforms serving sports fans anytime, anywhere.In addition to the ESPN offering on Disney+, ESPN is available via Foxtel, Kayo Sport, Fetch TV, and Sky NZ.

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Turn It On! ESPN on Disney+ is now streaming

Book, Music and Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK and JERRY BOCK Additional book material by JEROME COOPERSMITH Based on stories by MARK TWAIN, FRANK R. STOCKTON and JULES FEIFFER Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow Original Production Directed by Mike Nichols Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).

Wednesday 5 February&nbsp; at 2pm &amp; 7.30pm Thursday&nbsp;6 February&nbsp;730pm Friday&nbsp;7 February&nbsp;730pm Saturday&nbsp;8 February&nbsp;&nbsp;2pm and 730pm

Directed by Alexander BerlageMusical Director David Gardos&nbsp;Choreographer Lisa Callingham&nbsp;

From the songwriting team behind&nbsp;Fiddler on the Roof&nbsp;and&nbsp;She Loves Me&nbsp; comes a long loved Neglected Musical&nbsp;The Apple Tree.

The Apple Tree&nbsp;is made up of three musical miniatures. "The Diary of Adam and Eve" is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mark Twain's&nbsp;Extracts from Adam's Diary. "The Lady or the Tiger?" is a rock and roll fable set in a mythical barbarian kingdom, which explores the fickleness of love. "Passionella" is based on Jules Feiffer's offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a "glamorous movie star" nearly sabotage her one chance for true love. 

There have been 28 previous Neglected Musicals presentations:

No Way To Treat A Lady, Girl Crazy, See Saw, My Favorite Year, She Loves Me, Nick And Nora,

On The 20th&nbsp;Century, Lucky Stiff, Variations, Superman, Dear World, The Goodbye Girl, Baby The Musical,&nbsp;Calamity Jane, Mame, Me &amp; My Girl, Big River, Meet Me In St Louis, Applause, The Sentimental Bloke,&nbsp;Irene, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Brigadoon, Bells Are Ringing, Anyone Can Whistle,&nbsp;If/Then, They’re Playing Our Song and Promises, Promises.&nbsp;

Bookings:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hayestheatre.com.au/" target="_blank">www.hayestheatre.com.au</a>&nbsp;or phone 02 8065 7337

Book, Music and Lyrics by SHELDON HARNICK and JERRY BOCK Additional book material by JEROME COOPERSMITH Based on stories by MARK TWAIN, FRANK R. STOCKTON and JULES FEIFFER Originally Produced on the Broadway Stage by Stuart Ostrow Original Production Directed by Mike Nichols Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).Wednesday 5 February&nbsp; at 2pm &amp; 7.30pm Thursday&nbsp;6 February&nbsp;730pm Friday&nbsp;7 February&nbsp;730pm Saturday&nbsp;8 February&nbsp;&nbsp;2pm and 730pmat Hayes Theatre CoDirected by Alexander BerlageMusical Director David Gardos&nbsp;Choreographer Lisa Callingham&nbsp;Producer Michelle Guthrie&nbsp;From the songwriting team behind&nbsp;Fiddler on the Roof&nbsp;and&nbsp;She Loves Me&nbsp; comes a long loved Neglected Musical&nbsp;The Apple Tree.The Apple Tree&nbsp;is made up of three musical miniatures. "The Diary of Adam and Eve" is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mark Twain's&nbsp;Extracts from Adam's Diary. "The Lady or the Tiger?" is a rock and roll fable set in a mythical barbarian kingdom, which explores the fickleness of love. "Passionella" is based on Jules Feiffer's offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a "glamorous movie star" nearly sabotage her one chance for true love. From the songwriting team behind&nbsp;Fiddler on the Roof&nbsp;and&nbsp;She Loves Me&nbsp; comes a long loved Neglected Musical&nbsp;The Apple Tree.The Apple Tree&nbsp;is made up of three musical miniatures. "The Diary of Adam and Eve" is a quirky, touching spin on the tale of the world's first couple, adapted from Mark Twain's&nbsp;Extracts from Adam's Diary. "The Lady or the Tiger?" is a rock and roll fable set in a mythical barbarian kingdom, which explores the fickleness of love. "Passionella" is based on Jules Feiffer's offbeat Cinderella-story about a chimney sweep whose dreams of being a "glamorous movie star" nearly sabotage her one chance for true love. There have been 28 previous Neglected Musicals presentations:No Way To Treat A Lady, Girl Crazy, See Saw, My Favorite Year, She Loves Me, Nick And Nora,On The 20th&nbsp;Century, Lucky Stiff, Variations, Superman, Dear World, The Goodbye Girl, Baby The Musical,&nbsp;Calamity Jane, Mame, Me &amp; My Girl, Big River, Meet Me In St Louis, Applause, The Sentimental Bloke,&nbsp;Irene, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Brigadoon, Bells Are Ringing, Anyone Can Whistle,&nbsp;If/Then, They’re Playing Our Song and Promises, Promises.&nbsp;*Cast subject to change without noticeBookings:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hayestheatre.com.au/" target="_blank">www.hayestheatre.com.au</a>&nbsp;or phone 02 8065 7337

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THE APPLE TREE performances next week

MAXCONNECTORS is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Mimi Paranihi&nbsp;to its growing talent stable, as Mimi’s exclusive management. Mimi Paranihi is a&nbsp;New Zealand born Creative, Dancer, and is the Assistant Creative Director for fashion streetwear label&nbsp;<a href="https://effnclothing.com/password" target="_blank">EFFN</a>.

Mimi who is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Porou descent, recently rose to fame as a&nbsp;contestant on the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/mimi-paranihi" target="_blank">season of Love Island Australia</a>.

Trained as a professional dancer at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street studio, Mimi has built a loyal TikTok following of&nbsp;320,000&nbsp;by sharing her passion for dance and her vibrant, outgoing personality. As a proud Māori woman, she inspires her audience to embrace their uniqueness, infusing her content with elements of her cultural heritage to celebrate her roots and connect with a diverse, ever-growing fanbase.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miaparanihi/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/miaparanihi/?hl=en</a>

<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@documentwithmi?_t=8sejHk1lpB4&amp;_r=1&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaxddARs8FI5SwxdAw2oMzEOtdFuBlw0QVbmxZWXvFvhSL1Pq-f47Q0BwQ_aem_Z0Fphf-mzMyMNQlMsf4-Lg" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@documentwithmi?</a>

Mimi Paranihi joins the agency following a stream of&nbsp;recent new talent acquisitions&nbsp;including Model and Personality&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annalisedalins_/?hl=en" target="_blank">Annalise Dalins</a>, and Lifestyle Creator&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasyohei" target="_blank">Tom Dickinson</a>.

MAXCONNECTORS is thrilled to welcome&nbsp;Mimi Paranihi&nbsp;to its growing talent stable, as Mimi’s exclusive management. Mimi Paranihi is a&nbsp;New Zealand born Creative, Dancer, and is the Assistant Creative Director for fashion streetwear label&nbsp;<a href="https://effnclothing.com/password" target="_blank">EFFN</a>.Mimi who is of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāti Porou descent, recently rose to fame as a&nbsp;contestant on the 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/mimi-paranihi" target="_blank">season of Love Island Australia</a>.Trained as a professional dancer at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street studio, Mimi has built a loyal TikTok following of&nbsp;320,000&nbsp;by sharing her passion for dance and her vibrant, outgoing personality. As a proud Māori woman, she inspires her audience to embrace their uniqueness, infusing her content with elements of her cultural heritage to celebrate her roots and connect with a diverse, ever-growing fanbase.Find Mimi Paranihi below:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miaparanihi/?hl=en" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/miaparanihi/?hl=en</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@documentwithmi?_t=8sejHk1lpB4&amp;_r=1&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaxddARs8FI5SwxdAw2oMzEOtdFuBlw0QVbmxZWXvFvhSL1Pq-f47Q0BwQ_aem_Z0Fphf-mzMyMNQlMsf4-Lg" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@documentwithmi?</a>Mimi Paranihi joins the agency following a stream of&nbsp;recent new talent acquisitions&nbsp;including Model and Personality&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/annalisedalins_/?hl=en" target="_blank">Annalise Dalins</a>, and Lifestyle Creator&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thomasyohei" target="_blank">Tom Dickinson</a>.