MAVTV to broadcast FIM Speedway in the U.S.
Global motorsport network MAVTV is the new home of the FIM Speedway World Championships in the United States after joining forces with global promoter Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe to become an official multi-year broadcast partner for the next three seasons.
MAVTV will bring US fans live coverage of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship series, kicking off its 2024 season with the FIM Speedway GP of Croatia on April 27.
Additionally, viewers can watch the 2024 FIM Speedway of Nations, the sport’s world team championship live from Manchester, UK, from July 9-13. The USA team, led by FIM North American champion Luke Becker, will be competing.
MAVTV viewers will also have access to the FIM Speedway Under-21 World Championship series (SGP2) and the FIM Speedway Youth World Championship (SGP3) on MAVTV. These events showcase the up-and-coming talent in speedway racing.
“Our American fans have a huge passion for the sport, and I am delighted to confirm they will be able to watch every lap of the 2024 season on MAVTV,” said FIM Speedway World Championships director Laura Manciet. “As a network that covers such a wide range of motorsport, MAVTV is the ideal platform to bring FIM Speedway to viewers who may not have experienced the sport before, as well as introducing our loyal fans to MAVTV’s extensive range of live action and motorsport documentaries.
“The USA has an incredible history in Speedway GP, and the future looks bright with Luke Becker showing good speed when he made his Speedway GP debut in Torun last September. We look forward to bringing the 2024 season to MAVTV viewers from April.”
American four-time Speedway GP world champion Greg Hancock expressed delight to see live FIM Speedway action available to U.S. fans for the next three seasons. “I know there is always real interest among our American fans in watching the racing live, so it’s great to welcome MAVTV on board,” he said.
MAVTV President CJ Olivares said: “This long-term partnership underscores MAVTV’s dedication to being at the heart of motorsports culture, providing our viewers with the world’s best racing experiences.
“We’re excited to offer live coverage of every thrilling round, connecting millions of U.S. fans directly to the high-speed excitement and drama of speedway racing. For die-hard fans or those new to the sport, MAVTV is where the action is.”
MAVTV will also broadcast highlights of the FIM Endurance World Championship, promoted by WBD Sports Europe, featuring four rounds of action from Le Mans, Spa-Francorchamps, Suzuka and the Bol d’Or at Circuit Paul Ricard.
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