ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary on sports icon Billie Jean King, Give Me The Ball!, directed by Liz Garbus and Elizabeth Wolff, will stream on Disney+ worldwide.
Produced by Ridley Scott Associates and Story Syndicate, in association with Elton John’s Rocket Sports, the ESPN Films doc premieres on ESPN on Disney+ November 22 and internationally on November 23. In the U.S., it will also debut on ESPN and the ESPN App.
The film, which features never-before-seen archival footage and candid interviews, premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and has since screened at more than 30 film festivals worldwide. It is set for a limited theatrical release this month.
“Billie Jean King is a selfless warrior whose life is a masterclass in advocacy and leadership, someone who put everything on the line for equality,” Garbus said. “That’s exactly the kind of model we need right now, and I’m thrilled to help introduce her to a new generation. This story has never felt more urgent.”
“Billie Jean sits alongside Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali as the most influential athletes of the 20th century,” Wolff added. “Yet, unlike her male counterparts, most folks born after her heyday don’t know her name. We should all be asking ourselves why the historical memory is different with her. Spending so much time in Billie Jean’s story and with Billie herself has been life-altering and life-affirming because she is, put simply, contagious. You begin to ask yourself, ‘What would Billie do?’ and when you follow her example, you feel braver, more connected to the world around you, and more aware of your responsibility in it. We learn from Billie that you can change the world by changing your world.”
“Billie Jean King didn’t just change tennis—she changed the conversation around who gets to compete, lead, and be seen,” said Marsha Cooke, VP and EP at ESPN Originals and 30 for 30. “Give Me The Ball! offers an incredibly intimate look at the person behind the icon, capturing the determination, courage and humanity that have defined Billie Jean’s life and legacy. We’re thrilled to bring this deeply personal story to audiences and celebrate a pioneer whose impact continues to shape sports and society today.”
