The Overlap signs new deal with Disney+

Football podcast The Overlap has signed a new partnership with Disney+ which will see Disney+ become the Headline Sponsor of The Overlap’s ‘Stick to Football’ show and their new original format ‘Stick to United with Wayne Rooney’ show as well. Stick to Football, which is hosted by former internationals such as Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane has special guests coming onboard to talk about all things football while Stick to United with Wayne Rooney is a new show hosted by former England captain Wayne Rooney and Mark Goldbridge where the duo 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. 

New episodes of Stick to Football will be available on Disney+ along with The Overlap’s YouTube channel while Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will debut with 50 episodes on Disney+ and The Overlap’s “The United Stand” YouTube channel, with extended episode content exclusive to Disney+. Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will be on Disney+ starting from August 18, 2026 and Stick to Football weekly from Thursday 20 August on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland.

Gary Neville, Co-Host and Co-Chair, The Overlap, commented,

“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’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+.”

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, said,

“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, added,

“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.”