MUMBAI: Eurosport India Wednesday announced the reacquisition of broadcast rights for MotoGP in India and the South Asia region.
Eurosport India, from the house of Warner Bros. Discovery, has signed a three-year deal with Dorna, MotoGP’s commercial rights holder, to broadcast the top-tier motorcycle racing series.
Eurosport India initially secured the rights for MotoGP from 2020 to 2022. Now, as MotoGP makes its way back to Eurosport for the 2024 season, fans can anticipate an exhilarating 21-race calendar kicking off with the QatarGP on March 8-10, 2024. Eurosport India has obtained the broadcast rights for MotoGP in India thanks to a new agreement with Dorna via Fairstreet Sports, the promoter of the Indian Grand Prix.
Daniel Rossomondo, chief commercial officer – Dorna Sports, said, “…We believe this makes Eurosport the perfect platform to showcase this exhilarating sport to all our fans in India. I’m excited to see 2024 get in gear and I know that our riders can deliver an outstanding performance for everyone to enjoy.”
Arjun Nowhar, general manager – South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery, said, “We are delighted to announce the return of MotoGP to our loyal fans across India. It brings us immense pleasure to see fans throughout the country enjoying all the races from the comfort of their homes, and we eagerly anticipate the second MotoGP Bharat race later this year.”
He further added, “As a brand, we are committed to providing the best viewing experience for sports fans across the board. We strive to offer uninterrupted and seamless experiences, tailored to their preferences and passions.”
Pushkar Nath Srivastava, CEO, Fairstreet Sports said, “We are thrilled to join synergies with Eurosport for the broadcast of MotoGP Bharat. This partnership marks a significant step towards giving MotoGP fans in India and worldwide a thrilling experience via Eurosport’s extensive linear coverage of the sport and their commitment to deliver high quality viewing experience. We look forward to working together and expanding the reach of the sport to existing and new fans alike.”
Eurosport India has been a go to destination for all motorsport enthusiasts with their wide range of offerings which include NASCAR, Bennetts British Superbikes and more. Over the years, Eurosport have also broadcasted F2, WorldSBK, FIM-EWC, FIA-WEC, DTM, SpeedwayGP, W-Series.
