Overview
- The rights deal was extended and announced on Thursday, July 30, 2026, confirming a long‑term agreement that runs through the 2030 season.
- From 2027 RTL Deutschland may show selected MotoGP races in free‑to‑air TV while Sky Sport will continue to broadcast every Grand Prix, all sprints, qualifying sessions and practice live.
- The package explicitly includes the junior classes Moto2 and Moto3 plus additional junior series, and it secures long‑term pay‑TV rights for Austria and Switzerland.
- Broadcasters have not yet disclosed which Grands Prix or how many events will air on free TV, and the MotoGP Videopass streaming service will remain available to consumers.
- The move follows RTL’s recent control of Sky in the region and adopts the Formula‑1 style model of pairing full pay‑TV coverage with occasional free broadcasts to grow audience reach and influence subscription choices.