Disney’s direct-to-consumer platforms, ESPN+ and Disney+, have renewed and expanded their distribution agreements with the World Surf League (WSL) for the 2025 Championship Tour. The expanded deal covers the United States, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, and the Caribbean, excluding Brazil, El Salvador, and Costa Rica.
For the 2025 season, all 12 Championship Tour competitions and the Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing Challenger Series event will be live-streamed on ESPN+ and Disney+. Additionally, WSL’s highlight show, WSL Inside Pro Surfing, will air on ESPN2 throughout the season and will also be available on-demand via ESPN+ and Disney+.
This collaboration, now in its second year, is set to deliver increased visibility for professional surfing and provide fans with broader access to the sport’s most prestigious events.
The WSL Championship Tour features 11 regular-season events, culminating in the one-day WSL Finals, where the top five male and female surfers vie for the championship title. Fans can enjoy live and on-demand streaming of every Championship Tour event throughout the season. The 2025 Championship Tour kicks off on January 27 with the Lexus Pipe Pro Presented by YETI. This event will take place at the iconic Banzai Pipeline on O‘ahu’s North Shore, featuring some of the world’s top surfers.