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Fans Fume as Disney+ Ad Break Cuts Live Football Action
23 Sep
Summary
- An unintended advert break disrupted live Women's Champions League coverage.
- Viewers saw adverts or a 'commercial break' message during the match.
- Disney+ is addressing the technical issue that caused the disruption.
Viewers experienced significant disruption during live coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League match due to an unintended advert break.
The interruption lasted about three minutes in the second half of Arsenal's 1-0 victory over HB Køge, leaving fans unable to watch the crucial moments of the game.
Some viewers saw advertisements, while others were shown a "commercial break in progress" message on an orange screen. Disney+ acknowledged the frustration, with its Help account stating that while some plans are ad-free, live events may include promotional content, though this specific break was understood to be a technical error.
The streaming platform secured exclusive broadcast rights across Europe for the competition starting in 2025, replacing previous rights holders. Disney+ is also facing feedback regarding the unconventional analysis show, which featured a dog and a quiz about Italy, and is reportedly considering audience input for future broadcasts.
