MotoGP will continue to be shown in Brazil on ESPN through the 2028 season. The announcement was made this Thursday (12) by the premier class of world motorcycle racing, in an agreement that covers the United States and Latin America. The championship’s current deal with Disney’s network expires at the end of this year.
Thus, everything remains as it is today regarding MotoGP broadcasts in Brazil, with sessions airing on both ESPN and for subscribers to the premium plan of Disney+’s streaming platform. Currently, one of the Friday practice sessions, the free practice, the qualifying, and the races of MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 are broadcast in the country.
After years with Sports channels, the sports arm of Globo Group, MotoGP has been broadcast in Brazil by the Disney Group since 2020, initially on the now-defunct Fox Sports channels and, later, on ESPN. With the new tie-up, the motorcycle category will reach nine seasons aired by the “sports fans” broadcaster.
The new agreement also provides for the sublicensing of broadcast rights to local free-to-air stations for the Brazilian Grand Prix, scheduled for April 4 at the Ayrton Senna International Circuit in Goiânia (GO). This season, Band was responsible for airing the Brazilian leg of the championship. There is no forecast for broadcasting the entire championship on open signal.
The MotoGP season this year continues on November 22, when the Portuguese Grand Prix in Portimão will be held. The race could decide the world title in favor of Marc Márquez.
