MotoGP and ESPN agreed to exclusive U.S. rights deal for 2027-28
NXTbets Pro | Published On: November 12, 2026
ESPN U.S. rights
MotoGP secured exclusive U.S. rights with ESPN for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, setting up a new home for the world championship across ESPN networks and platforms. The deal gave ESPN control of U.S. coverage in live form or on same-day delay, and was set to start after MotoGP’s current U.S. arrangement ended. That shift moved the series away from its present U.S. broadcast setup with Fox Sports and put the championship on ESPN as it looked ahead to its next media cycle. For American fans, the change meant MotoGP would be available through ESPN’s networks and digital platforms, with the races carried under ESPN’s banner.
Latin America coverage
The agreement went beyond the United States. ESPN continued to carry MotoGP in Latin America through its networks and Disney+ Plan Premium, keeping the championship tied to the same media partner across the Americas. MotoGP also said select events in Argentina and Brazil could be sublicensed to local free-to-air broadcasters, giving those races a broader path to viewers in the region. The company said its relationship with ESPN in Latin America dated back to 2002, and that long partnership remained part of a larger package that reached across both North and South America.
Americas growth plan
MotoGP and ESPN said the new agreement was intended to grow the championship’s reach across the Americas. MotoGP Group chief Carlos Ezpeleta called it an important milestone in the sport’s growth strategy across the region. The move extended ESPN’s role with MotoGP beyond a single country and kept the championship tied to a familiar broadcaster in key markets. It also provided a path for audience growth, with U.S. races on ESPN and continued coverage throughout Latin America. For the series, the deal linked its American footprint under one major media partner and gave it a platform to keep building its profile with fans across the hemisphere.
