# Alex Scott leaves Disney+ Women's Champions League coverage

> Alex Scott exits Disney+ Women's Champions League after two rounds, highlighting broadcast challenges in women's football.
- Title: Alex Scott leaves Disney+ Women's Champions League coverage
- Summary: Alex Scott exits Disney+ Women's Champions League after two rounds, highlighting broadcast challenges in women's football. Alex Scott stepped away from…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm3wv4ej7lv2o
- Published: 2026-10-16T15:49:55.43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alex scott, disney plus, women's champions league, women's football, bbc, women's super league, broadcast coverage, sports
## Alex Scott steps away from Disney+
Alex Scott stepped away from Disney+'s coverage of the Women's Champions League after two rounds of matches.
## Disney+ introduces new formats
Disney+ introduced new formats including a watchalong show with Scott alternating presenting duties with Shebahn Aherne.
## Technical issues and unscheduled ad break
Disney+ faced technical issues and an unscheduled advert break during Arsenal's game against HB Koge.
## Scott's gratitude and future plans
Scott expressed gratitude for opportunities at Disney+ and hoped to continue working together in the future.
## Broadcasters struggle to define audience
Carrie Dunn, a journalist with over two decades covering women's sport, says broadcasters are unsure who their audience is.
## BBC cuts Women's Super League highlights
The BBC announced its Women's Super League highlights show would not return for the 2026-27 season but remains committed to women's football.
## Broadcasters face balancing act
Carrie Dunn says broadcasters must explain context for new fans without patronizing older fans.
## Managers support coverage innovations
Aston Villa's Brian Sorensen and Manchester City's Andree Jeglertz support innovations in women's football coverage despite trial and error.
## Key takeaway

Alex Scott stepped away from Disney+'s Women's Champions League coverage after two rounds, showing broadcasters struggle to find their audience in women's football.