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Disney+ will be the headline sponsor for both shows, alongside commissioning exclusive episodes and companion content for the platform
Stream “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney” weekly from Tuesday 18 August and “Stick to Football” weekly from Thursday 20 August on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland
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LONDON, UK (August 13, 2026) Disney+ has today confirmed a one-year exclusive agreement with The Overlap as the headline sponsor of both its hugely popular and multi-award-winning original show “Stick to Football” and brand-new original format “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney” covering the upcoming 2026/2027 football season.
"Stick to Football”, hosted by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane, features an incredible lineup of special guests discussing all things football. “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney”, a brand-new show hosted by Wayne Rooneyand Mark Goldbridge, will analyse Manchester United’s latest results and performances, providing fans with expert insight, honest opinion and in-depth discussion on the biggest talking points surrounding the club.
40 brand-new episodes of “Stick to Football” will be available to stream on Disney+, alongside existing streaming platforms and The Overlap’s YouTube channel, with 20 episodes exclusive to Disney+ for a limited time. Disney+ has also commissioned an additional 6 episodes out of the UK exclusively for the streaming service, featuring a range of special guests.
“Stick to United with Wayne Rooney” is set to debut with 50 episodes on Disney+, alongside existing streaming platforms and The Overlap’s “The United Stand” YouTube channel, with extended episode content exclusive to the streaming service.
The six exclusive episodes of “Stick to Football” and extended episodes of “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney” were commissioned by Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, and Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA.
Stream “Stick to United with Wayne Rooney” weekly from Tuesday 18 August and “Stick to Football” weekly from Thursday 20 August on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.
Disney+ has a growing slate of companion podcasts tied to the most popular series on platform including the recent return of Rivals: The Official Podcast, hosted by Pandora Sykes and delving deep into each episode with the best behind the scenes stories. Other companion podcasts on offer include Paradise, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Tell Me Lies, FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again, in addition to NewlyParents with Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, Couch by Lena Situations, and more on the service.
The Overlap is part of Global Studios, a digital powerhouse for video-first podcasts from Global, one of the world’s leading media & entertainment groups.
Gary Neville, Co-Host and Co-Chair, The Overlap, said: “We’re immensely proud to be partnering with Disney+. 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’sexciting 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+.”
Wayne Rooney, Co-Host, Stick to United with Wayne Rooney, said: “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."
Mark Goldbridge, Co-Host, Stick to United with Wayne Rooney, added: “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. 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.”
Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, commented: “As we move into a new era of sports entertainment on Disney+, we're excited to be bringing one of the UK's most popular and distinctive sports shows to the platform. What Gary and the team at The Overlap have created with Stick to Football - and now Stick to United with Wayne Rooney - is truly unique. Adding both shows broadens our local original content offering as we continue to expand into new sports formats, complementing our existing catalogue of drama, comedy, documentary, reality and ESPN on Disney+. I can't wait for fans to see the special episodes we have in the pipeline. Watch this space.”
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ABOUT THE OVERLAP
The Overlap was founded in 2021 by Gary Neville and has quickly become one of the UK’s biggest football and sport platforms. It has won multiple awards, including Broadcast Sport’s YouTube Channel of the Year and the Sports Journalism Awards’ YouTube Show of the Year. The platform has also attracted some huge names, with guests including Rory McIlroy, Gareth Bale and Ricky Gervais.
In January 2026 Global, the Media and Entertainment group, acquired a majority stake in The Overlap as part of its growth strategy. The Overlap forms part of Global Studios, Global's newly launched podcast and digital powerhouse. Global Studios brings together podcast shows, next generation digital media businesses, best-in-class monetisation, seamless distribution and the marketing power of Global’s network.
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