Summary
The Overlap, the media business built by Gary Neville and others, has agreed a major content deal with Disney+. The streaming platform will carry Stick to Football, a podcast-style show hosted by Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright and Roy Keane, alongside 50 episodes of new series Stick to United hosted by former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney and content creator Mark Goldbridge.
The deal represents the latest sign of major streaming platforms investing in football-focused video content. Disney+ becomes headline sponsor of both shows for the 2026/27 season. Content will remain available on The Overlap's YouTube channel and other podcast platforms, with selected episodes exclusive to Disney+ for a limited period.
The Overlap was co-founded by Neville and acquired a majority stake from radio and audio group Global in January. Goldbridge, who built a substantial following through Manchester United-focused content, sold his media channels to The Overlap in April. The agreement puts Disney+ alongside Netflix in competing for established football programming and podcast audiences outside traditional broadcast rights.
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Common questions
- What is this article about?
- The Overlap, co-founded by former Manchester United player Gary Neville, has secured a significant deal with Disney+ to stream 40 new episodes of Stick to Football and 50 episodes of a new Wayne Rooney-hosted Manchester United series. Disney+ will also become headline sponsor of both shows for the 2026/27 season.
- When was this published?
- This article was published on 13 August 2026.
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- This article was published by Prolific North.