20 Best Sport Movies on Disney Plus 2026
Stream 20 uplifting sports favorites on Disney Plus, from Miracle and The Sandlot to Bend It Like Beckham, with drama, comedy, romance, and true stories.
If you’re hunting for feel-good competition stories, this roundup brings together the best sport movies on Disney Plus alongside a few inspiring crowd-pleasers that go beyond the scoreboard. You’ll find true-life grit in McFarland, USA and Miracle, underdog charm in The Rookie, and big-hearted nostalgia in The Sandlot. Fans of character-driven stories can also stream Bend It Like Beckham, Remember the Titans, and The Art of Racing in the Rain, which mix sports with drama, comedy, romance, and biography. With 20 titles featured on this page, it’s easy to find something that fits your mood, whether you want a family watch, an emotional tearjerker, or a triumphant comeback story.
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Remember the Titans
biography · comedy · drama · sport
After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone – tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.
Directed by Boaz YakinCast Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald FaisonHuluDisney Plus -
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The Sandlot
comedy · drama · family · sport
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall.
Directed by David Mickey EvansCast Art LaFleur, Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Patrick Renna, Chauncey LeopardiHuluDisney Plus -
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McFarland, USA
biography · drama · sport
A track coach in a small California town transforms a team of athletes into championship contenders.
Directed by Niki CaroCast Kevin Costner, Ramiro Rodriguez, Carlos Pratts, Johnny Ortiz, Rafael MartinezDisney Plus -
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
comedy · drama · romance · sport
A family dog – with a near-human soul and a philosopher's mind – evaluates his life through the lessons learned by his human owner, a race-car driver.
Directed by Simon CurtisCast Kevin Costner, Milo Ventimiglia, Jackie Minns, Marcus Hondro, Ian LakeNetflixDisney Plus -
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Ice Princess
comedy · drama · family · sport
With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.
Directed by Tim FywellCast Michelle Trachtenberg, Joan Cusack, Amy Stewart, Steve Ross, Hayden PanettiereDisney Plus -
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The Rookie
drama · family · sport
Jim Morris never made it out of the minor leagues before a shoulder injury ended his pitching career twelve years ago. Now a married-with-children high-school chemistry teacher and baseball coach in Texas, Jim's team makes a deal with him: if they win the district championship, Jim will try out with a major-league organization. The bet proves incentive enough for the team, and they go from worst to first, making it to state for the first time in the history of the school. Jim, forced to live up to his end of the deal, is nearly laughed off the try-out field--until he gets onto the mound, where he confounds the scouts (and himself) by clocking successive 98 mph fastballs, good enough for a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Jim's still got a lot of pitches to throw before he makes it to The Show, but with his big-league dreams revived, there's no telling where he could go.
Directed by John Lee HancockCast Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Jay Hernandez, Beth Grant, Angus T. JonesDisney PlusApple TV Plus -
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Bend It Like Beckham
comedy · drama · romance · sport
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
Directed by Gurinder ChadhaCast Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Archie PanjabiDisney Plus -
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Miracle
biography · drama · history · sport
When college coach Herb Brooks is hired to helm the 1980 U.S. men's Olympic hockey team, he brings a unique and brash style to the ice. After assembling a team of hot-headed college all-stars, who are humiliated in an early match, Brooks unites his squad against a common foe: the heavily-favored Soviet team.
Directed by Gavin O'ConnorCast Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Noah Emmerich, Sean McCann, Kenneth WelshDisney Plus -
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Rookie of the Year
comedy · family · fantasy · sport
12-year-old Henry Rowengartner, whose late father was a minor league baseball player, grew up dreaming of playing baseball, despite his physical shortcomings. After Henry's arm is broken while trying to catch a baseball at school, the tendon in that arm heals too tightly, allowing Henry to throw pitches that are as fast as 103 mph. Henry is spotted at nearby Wrigley Field by Larry "Fish" Fisher, the general manager of the struggling Chicago Cubs, after Henry throws an opponent's home-run ball all the way from the outfield bleachers back to the catcher, and it seems that Henry may be the pitcher that team owner Bob Carson has been praying for.
Directed by Daniel SternCast Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Albert Hall, Amy Morton, Dan HedayaHuluDisney Plus -
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The Big Green
comedy · family · sport
In a depressed Texas town, British foreign exchange teacher Anna attempts to inject some life into her hopeless kids by introducing them to soccer. They're terrible at first, but Anna and her football-hero assistant whip them into shape. As they work overtime, the pair help kids build their self-esteem and also get involved in solving family squabbles.
Directed by Holly Goldberg SloanCast Steve Guttenberg, Olivia d'Abo, Jay O. Sanders, John Terry, Chauncey LeopardiDisney Plus -
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Secretariat
biography · drama · family · history · sport
Housewife and mother Penny Chenery agrees to take over her ailing father's Virginia-based Meadow Stables, despite her lack of horse-racing knowledge. Against all odds, Chenery - with the help of veteran trainer Lucien Laurin - manages to navigate the male-dominated business, ultimately fostering the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Directed by Randall WallaceCast Diane Lane, John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh, Margo Martindale, Nelsan EllisDisney Plus -
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Cool Runnings
adventure · comedy · family · history · sport
When a Jamaican sprinter is disqualified from the Olympic Games, he enlists the help of a dishonored coach to start the first Jamaican bobsled team.
Directed by Jon TurteltaubCast Leon, Doug E. Doug, Rawle D. Lewis, Malik Yoba, John CandyDisney Plus -
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The Mighty Ducks
comedy · drama · family · sport
After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly. The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway, and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.
Directed by Stephen HerekCast Emilio Estevez, Joss Ackland, Lane Smith, Heidi Kling, Josef SommerDisney Plus -
14
Like Mike
comedy · family · fantasy · sport
Calvin and his friends, who all live in an orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA.
Directed by John SchultzCast Shad Moss, Morris Chestnut, Jonathan Lipnicki, Brenda Song, Jesse PlemonsDisney Plus -
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The Greatest Game Ever Played
biography · drama · sport
A biopic of 20-year-old Francis Ouimet who defeated his golfing idol and 1900 US Open Champion, Harry Vardon.
Directed by Bill PaxtonCast James Paxton, Tom Rack, Armand Laroche, Peter Hurley, Gregory TerleckiDisney Plus -
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Heavyweights
comedy · drama · family · sport
Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far. Sick of the endless weeks of "all work and no play," the kids stage a coup and reclaim their summer of fun.
Directed by Steven BrillCast David Goldman, Joseph Wayne Miller, Cody Burger, Allen Covert, Tim Blake NelsonDisney Plus -
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Glory Road
biography · drama · sport
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Directed by James GartnerCast Josh Lucas, Derek Luke, Austin Nichols, Jon Voight, Evan JonesDisney Plus -
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Wreck-It Ralph
animation · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi · sport
Wreck-It Ralph is the 9-foot-tall, 643-pound villain of an arcade video game named Fix-It Felix Jr., in which the game's titular hero fixes buildings that Ralph destroys. Wanting to prove he can be a good guy and not just a villain, Ralph escapes his game and lands in Hero's Duty, a first-person shooter where he helps the game's hero battle against alien invaders. He later enters Sugar Rush, a kart racing game set on tracks made of candies, cookies and other sweets. There, Ralph meets Vanellope von Schweetz who has learned that her game is faced with a dire threat that could affect the entire arcade, and one that Ralph may have inadvertently started.
Directed by Rich MooreCast John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Alan TudykDisney Plus -
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Angels in the Outfield
comedy · drama · family · fantasy · sport
Roger is a foster child whose irresponsible father promises to get his act together when Roger's favourite baseball team, the California Angels, wins the pennant. The problem is that the Angels are in last place, so Roger prays for help to turn the team around. Sure enough, his prayers are answered in the form of angel Al.
Directed by William DearCast Danny Glover, Brenda Fricker, Tony Danza, Christopher Lloyd, Ben JohnsonDisney Plus -
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Invincible
biography · drama · sport
Inspired by the true story of Vince Papale, a man with nothing to lose who ignored the staggering odds and made his dream come true. When the coach of Papale's beloved hometown football team hosted an unprecedented open tryout, the public consensus was that it was a waste of time – no one good enough to play professional football was going to be found this way.
Directed by Ericson CoreCast Mark Wahlberg, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway, Michael RispoliDisney Plus
Wrapping Up
These picks show why sports stories work so well on streaming: they’re funny, emotional, and packed with moments that stay with you after the credits roll. From the locker-room energy of Remember the Titans to the heartfelt underdog spirit of McFarland, USA, this list covers a wide range of moods and ages. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want a fresh movie night idea, because the lineup is updated regularly. With 20 titles to choose from, you’ll always have another game-day favorite ready to play.
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Last updated: September 10, 2026