MotoGP has officially announced a strategic broadcast agreement that positions ESPN as the exclusive broadcaster in the United States and Latin America starting from the 2027 season. This move marks an aggressive expansion effort in the North American market, mirroring the success seen in other major motorsport series. The two-year deal aims to establish ESPN as the primary gateway for fans to follow the world championship.
Under the new broadcast framework, races will be aired across ESPN networks in the United States. Meanwhile, audiences in Latin America will have access to the championship through the Disney+ streaming platform. This agreement strengthens a long-standing relationship between the two parties that dates back to the beginning of the four-stroke era in 2002.
While specific details regarding live coverage remain flexible, the organizers confirmed that some races will be shown via tape delay. This strategy is designed to ensure maximum viewership across different time zones while maintaining engagement with the existing, passionate fanbase that has supported the sport for decades.
MotoGP Group chief Carlos Ezpeleta stated that this agreement is a significant milestone in the sport's global growth strategy. "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," he said.
Freddy Rolon, head of global sports at ESPN, emphasized the importance of this expanded partnership. "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," he added.
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