MotoGP agrees three-year linear rights deal with Eurosport India

MotoGP has signed a three-year deal with Eurosport India for the exclusive linear media rights to the series.

Contract:

• Eurosport India secures the linear rights until the end of the 2026 season
• The contract covers India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the Maldives

Context:

This contract follows the series’ recent agreement with the Uttar Pradesh government to hold the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit until 2027. The new deal secured the future of the race after the previous promoter ran into financial difficulties.

The media rights deal with Eurosport India will exist in conjunction with the series’ contract with Viacom18, which holds the exclusive streaming rights to MotoGP in India.

Comment:

Carlos Ezpeleta, chief sporting officer of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports, said: “India is a key market and fanbase for MotoGP. There are millions of motorcycles on the roads, making it vital for the MotoGP manufacturers and many of our partners, and we have a strong established audience that also offers huge opportunities for exponential growth.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with Eurosport India and work together to maximise our potential in the world’s most populous country. Their dedication to delivering top-quality content and understanding of the Indian audience make them the ideal partner, and we are confident this extended partnership will further enhance the MotoGP experience for fans across India.”

Coming next:

The Indian Grand Prix will return to the schedule from next season, likely as the second event of the season after the Qatar Grand Prix.

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