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Nightly coverage of the 12-stage 2025 Dakar Rally begins tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 3, at 8pm ET on Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms and continues through Friday, Jan. 17. NBC Sports will produ…
The 12-stage 2025 Dakar Rally will be covered nightly starting on Friday, Jan. 3, at 8pm ET on Peacock and NBC Sports digital platforms until Friday, Jan. 17. Each day, NBC Sports will produce a one-hour show for the NBC Sports Channel on Peacock, airing at 8pm ET and then available on-demand. The coverage will include full-event replays and highlights from all vehicle categories, along with racer interviews.
Over 700 competitors from 70+ countries will race more than 3,000 miles in Saudi Arabia, tackling desert, canyons, dunes, and mountains. The event will feature over 400 vehicles, including bikes, cars, trucks, and quads. This will be the sixth time Saudi Arabia hosts the race, with 2025 being the 47th edition; the rally’s inaugural year was in 1979, starting in Paris and ending in Dakar Senegal.
Notable U.S. racers in the competition include Ricky Brabec, Seth Quintero, and Sara Price. Top international contenders include Carlos Sainz, Nasser Al-Attiyah, Sebastien Loeb, Mitch Guthrie Jr., and Cristina Gutierrez. Anticipated highlights include the quest for titles, multiple stage wins, and strong performances in various vehicle classes.
