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MotoGP’s new UK TV deal means all the sprints and two grands prix will be broadcast free-to-air from 2025. About time, says Simon Patterson, now make that happen everywhere
The 2025 MotoGP TV coverage in the UK is set to improve significantly as TNT Sports extends its deal with series promoter Dorna to broadcast it in the UK and Ireland. Additionally, TNT will now offer both Saturday sprint races and Sunday main events for free on its channel Quest, aiming to reverse the decline in viewership seen in recent years. This new approach is expected to attract new fans and showcase the most exciting parts of MotoGP weekends to a wider audience.
Trojan Paillot from Warner Bros Discovery, TNT’s parent company, expressed pride in the partnership with MotoGP, highlighting the championship’s global appeal and engagement with sports fans. The decision to broadcast MotoGP on the free-to-air channel Quest will complement its live coverage on TNT Sports, broadening its popularity beyond the traditional motorsports fanbase. The move addresses the significant market share decline since MotoGP shifted from free coverage on BBC to TNT’s predecessor BT Sport in 2013.
With the new deal, not only the sprint races but also two full rounds, including the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, will be available for free on Quest. The goal is for this format to become the standard in all MotoGP broadcast deals to continue expanding the sport’s reach. The potential shift of Monday night race highlights to Quest and the consolidation of free and subscription coverage under one platform is likely to further boost MotoGP’s presence in the UK. This development aligns with Warner Bros Discovery’s strategy to position itself as a prominent player in two-wheeled motorsports.
