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Disney+ unveils major deal to show Stick to Football and announces new Wayne Rooney show – with release dates confirmed

Rooney, Keane and Neville are coming to Disney+...

Former footballer Wayne Rooney, in a black coat, smiles as he looks up.

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Published: Thursday, 13 August 2026 at 11:34 am

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Disney+ has confirmed a one-year exclusive agreement with The Overlap to become headline sponsor of the popular football show Stick to Football and a brand-new series Stick to United with Wayne Rooney, with both landing on the platform this month.

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The deal, announced on Thursday 13 August 2026 and covering the 2026/27 football season, sees the streamer become the headline sponsor of both shows and follows Netflix's deal with Gary Lineker's The Rest Is Football.

Subscribers will be able to stream 40 brand-new episodes of Stick to Football – weekly from Thursday 20 August – on Disney+, alongside The Overlap’s YouTube channel and existing podcast platforms.

The football show, which mixes debate, stories and guest interviews, is hosted by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.

Gary Neville and Roy Keane, both in coats.

Stick to Football hosts Roy Keane (left) and Gary Neville (right). Getty

Additionally, 20 episodes will be exclusive to the streamer for a limited time, and six more, with a range of special guests, have been commissioned exclusively for the platform.

Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will debut with 50 episodes – weekly from Tuesday 18 August – on Disney+, podcast platforms and The United Stand YouTube channel, with extended content exclusive to the streaming service.

Rooney, who has established himself as a fan favourite as a pundit on the BBC, will be joined by YouTuber Mark Goldbridge to analyse Manchester United's results and performances, provide expert insight, honest opinion and in-depth discussion.

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"We're immensely proud to be partnering with Disney+," said Neville. "It's one of the world's most iconic entertainment brands, and for us this is a unique partnership that feels right for everyone involved.

"What's exciting is that we’re not changing who we are. Our community will continue to enjoy our content in exactly the way they always have through YouTube, while at the same time Disney+'s incredible global streaming audience will now be able to discover and enjoy it too.

"It’s a partnership that expands our reach without compromising our identity. Football fans around the world can continue to engage with our content wherever and however they choose, while together we’re creating an opportunity to introduce our shows to millions of new viewers globally. We believe that’s a genuinely exciting step forward for both The Overlap and Disney+."

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Rooney added: “Having worked with Gary, Roy, Jamie, Wrighty and Jill on both Stick to Football and The Overlap’s Fan Debate show, it was a natural next step to co-host a new show from The Overlap that is totally dedicated to everything Manchester United.

"I am delighted to co-host Stick to United with Mark Goldbridge, which will be available to watch on The United Stand in addition to Disney+, where The Real Rooneys featuring me, Coleen and our 4 boys will premiere soon."

“I'm massively excited to be working with Manchester United’s all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney on Stick to United with Wayne Rooney on The United Stand," said Goldbridge.

"This is a historic milestone for fan-led media and is exactly why our deal with the Overlap was so compelling. It's another huge step forward for The United Stand community to join forces with an undisputed legend of the club.”

The Premier League season starts on Friday 21 August, with holders Arsenal hosting newly-promoted Coventry City, and Man Utd's opener sees them travel to Hull City in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday 22 August.

Stick to Football and Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will be available on Disney+ from next week.

A subscription to the streamer is available from £4.99 per month – with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel anytime.

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Ned Holmes

Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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