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Everything Coming to Disney+ in August
Disney+’s August 2026 schedule combines new original series, returning programmes, live sport, music coverage, documentaries and esports.
– 1–2 August: Lollapalooza livestreams, ESPN documentaries, National Geographic’s Time and Water, Banana Ball and a WNBA game. – 3–4 August: Live coverage of the League of Legends KeSPA Cup, plus CoComelon Playdates with Sanrio Friends and Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro. – 5 August: Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place series three, A Shop for Killers series two and X-Men ’97. – 6–7 August: The Husband, Project Runway, PGA Tour coverage, a Camp Rock-focused podcast, Pokémon: Indigo League and Flex X Cop.
In short
- August brings Disney+, ESPN, Hulu and National Geographic programming together.
- The Ninth Jedi and Wizards Beyond Waverly Place headline 5 August.
- Live sport includes WNBA, PGA Tour, Banana Ball and League of Legends.
Explained simply
Disney+ is Disney’s subscription streaming service, where viewers can watch films, series and documentaries on demand. Its catalogue includes Disney productions as well as titles from brands such as Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and ESPN.
The August schedule spans scripted series, children’s programmes, documentaries and live events. Some listings are new or returning shows, while others are sports, music or esports coverage; availability and format can vary by title.
The mix reflects how streaming services use a single platform to bring together entertainment and live programming for different audiences. For viewers, the schedule is a guide to what will be available and when.
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