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talkSPORT has strengthened its live sports offering after securing radio broadcast rights for a major stretch of the 2026 MotoGP season, bringing live coverage of six premier-class motorcycle racing events to listeners across the United Kingdom.
The agreement, which is being delivered on talkSPORT2, commenced with coverage of the Italian Grand Prix at Mugello on May 31 and will continue through a key European phase of the championship. The package includes the Hungarian Grand Prix, Czech Grand Prix, Dutch TT, German Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on August 9.
The deal marks another significant addition to talkSPORT’s growing portfolio of premium sports rights and further diversifies its summer programming beyond football, golf and cricket.
Coverage will feature commentary from TNT Sports‘ established MotoGP broadcast team, including Suzi Perry, Gav Emmett, Neil Hodgson, Michael Laverty and Sylvain Guintoli. The arrangement brings together talkSPORT, MotoGP and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, which holds MotoGP television rights in the UK through TNT Sports.
Liam Fisher, Head of talkSPORT, said, “We’re delighted to bring the high-octane excitement of MotoGP to the talkSPORT audience for a massive summer of motorsport – complementing our packed summer schedule of sport, with every game of the FIFA World Cup, The Open and so much more.”
Alex Arroyo, Head of Media Rights at MotoGP, added, “We’re very happy to begin this new partnership with talkSPORT. We’re biased, but we think MotoGP is the most exciting sport there is, so a new way for fans to follow the action – and discover how true that is – is a win-win. MotoGP is enjoying a period of real growth and the UK is a key market for us, so we’re excited to welcome every fan, and prospective fan, to enjoy this incredible sport with us on talkSPORT.”
Scott Young, EVP Sports, Content & Production, WBD Sports, shared, “TNT Sports enjoys a great partnership with both talkSPORT and MotoGP, and it is fantastic to be able to work together to share our world-class MotoGP commentary featuring the best in the business, Suzi Perry, Gav Emmett, Neil Hodgson, Michael Laverty and Sylvain Guintoli to talkSPORT listeners.”
For MotoGP, the agreement represents another step in the championship’s media expansion strategy as it seeks to deepen engagement in key international markets. The UK remains one of the sport’s most important territories, and the addition of a national radio platform creates a new touchpoint for both existing fans and potential new audiences.
The deal also highlights the increasing value of audio rights within the sports media ecosystem, offering rights holders additional audience reach, commercial inventory and fan engagement opportunities beyond traditional television and streaming platforms.
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