Disney+ addresses unscheduled ad break during Women's Champions League match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026

During Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener against HB Koge, a three-minute ad break interrupted the broadcast, which was reported to be unscheduled. The game was locked at 0-0 when the interruption occurred, causing frustration among viewers. Disney+ confirmed the disruption resulted from a technical issue and is taking steps to prevent future occurrences. Issues during the live coverage included audio problems and an overly gimmicky presentation featuring a dog. Arsenal went on to win the match 1-0 with a stoppage-time penalty from Mariona Caldentey. Disney+ will continue its coverage with Chelsea facing Austria Wien later today.
- •Arsenal and HB Koge played in a Women's Champions League match on September 22.
- •Disney+ faced technical issues, including an unscheduled ad break during the game.
- •Arsenal won the match 1-0 with a penalty from Mariona Caldentey.
- •Coverage featured a dog and a vegetable platter, confusing many fans.
- •Chelsea hosts Austria Wien later today in the ongoing tournament.
- 12:28 PMBBC Sport — Ad break during game was unscheduled, says Disney+
"Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.
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