MotoGP today announced a new two-year media rights agreement with ESPN, bringing the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship to fans across the United States and Latin America through the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Under the agreement, ESPN will become MotoGP’s exclusive media rights holder in the United States across ESPN’s linear networks and in key Latin American markets on ESPN networks and streaming on Disney+, further expanding the championship’s reach and delivering comprehensive coverage of the racing series to millions of fans across the region. The new agreement follows the conclusion of MotoGP’s current U.S. arrangement at the end of the 2026 season and represents a significant step forward in growing the championship’s visibility and fan engagement throughout the Americas.
Beginning in 2027, MotoGP Grand Prix events will air on ESPN networks and platforms in the United States, either live or on same-day delay, providing fans with enhanced access to every race weekend. Across Latin America, ESPN will continue to provide extensive MotoGP coverage, including streaming on Disney+ Plan Premium, maintaining the strong presence the championship already enjoys throughout the region.
MotoGP and ESPN have worked together in Latin America since 2002, bringing world-class motorcycle racing coverage to fans across 18 countries and helping establish a strong and loyal audience throughout the region. The agreement also enables the sublicensing of rights for select events in Argentina and Brazil to local free-to-air broadcasters, further enhancing accessibility and growing the sport’s fanbase in two of MotoGP’s most passionate markets.
Carlos Ezpeleta, Deputy CEO of MotoGP, said: “This agreement with ESPN marks an important milestone in MotoGP’s growth strategy across the Americas. ESPN’s position as one of the world’s leading sports broadcasters, combined with its strong connection with audiences across the United States and Latin America, makes it the ideal platform for us to continue expanding MotoGP’s reach and bring the sport closer to millions of people. This is an exciting opportunity to introduce MotoGP to new audiences while continuing to serve our passionate existing fanbase through one of the most influential sports media brands in the world.”
Added Freddy Rolón, Head of Global Sports & Talent Office, ESPN: “ESPN and MotoGP have a strong relationship that dates back nearly 25 years, when we began bringing the championship to fans across Latin America. We’re excited to build on that longstanding history by expanding our rights to include the United States, while continuing to serve Latin America.
“This is a great example of how relationships that begin in one region of our international business can grow across ESPN’s global portfolio, creating new opportunities to connect different audiences with world-class sporting events.”
With record-breaking attendance, expanding global audiences, and increasing interest across the Americas, MotoGP continues to strengthen its position as the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship. The new agreement with ESPN further reinforces the sport’s commitment to growing its fanbase and delivering premium coverage to viewers across the region.
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Contact:
MotoGP: Michael Gibson, Communications Director
ESPN: Andy Hall, andy.hall@espn.com
Santa Brito, santa.brito@espn.com