MotoGP Secures Two-Year ESPN Broadcast Deal

MotoGP secured a two-year broadcast agreement with ESPN on Thursday, establishing the network as the exclusive home for the motorcycle championship in the United States and key Latin American markets through the 2028 season.

Broadcasting Across the Americas

Under the agreement, Grand Prix races will air across ESPN channels and platforms in the United States starting in 2027, featuring either live broadcasts or same-day delayed coverage. In Latin America, the championship continues on ESPN channels alongside streaming access via the Disney+ Premium plan.

The arrangement also permits the sublicensing of broadcast rights for specific events to free-to-air television networks in Brazil and Argentina. MotoGP and ESPN share a broadcasting history dating back to 2002, during which time the network has provided coverage across 18 countries.

Strategic Growth for MotoGP

“This agreement with ESPN marks an important milestone in the strategy of growth of MotoGP in the American continent,” Carlos Ezpeleta, deputy managing director of MotoGP, stated.

Ezpeleta described the partnership as an ideal platform to broaden the sport’s reach and connect with millions of viewers across the region. Freddy Rolón, head of global sports and talent at ESPN, said that the expanded partnership builds upon nearly 25 years of collaboration between the two organizations.

“This is an excellent example of how the relationships that start in one region of our international business can expand throughout the entire global portfolio of ESPN, creating new opportunities to connect diverse audiences with top-tier sporting events,” Rolón said.

The 2026 Championship Battle

The 2026 MotoGP season features a historic championship battle as Marc Márquez erased a 102-point deficit in the standings. Márquez holds a 60-point lead over 2024 world champion Jorge Martín, with 74 points remaining available across the final two rounds in Portugal and Valencia.