talkSPORT secures radio rights for major MotoGP™ summer calendar

Fans in the UK can enjoy a new way to keep up with the most exciting sport on Earth

TalkSPORT, the home of live sport and livelier opinion across the UK and beyond, will broadcast live coverage of six highly anticipated MotoGP™ races throughout summer 2026.

talkSPORT will bring fans across the UK every high-speed turn and dramatic overtake as the most exciting sport on Earth visits some of Europe’s most iconic circuits, with all the action live on talkSPORT2.

The coverage kicks off on 31st May with the Brembo Grand Prix of Italy at legendary Mugello and culminates in the home heroics of the Qatar Airways British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 9th August. The live commentary will come from TNT Sports, the exclusive live broadcast partner of MotoGP in the UK, with their expert and experienced team taking fans through the action.

As part of the wider partnership, the commentary will be brought to you by the TNT Sports team, packed full of MotoGP experts and world champions, featuring Suzi Perry, Gav Emmett, Neil Hodgson, Michael Laverty and Sylvain Guintoli.

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, said: "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, said "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."

Full broadcast schedule on talkSPORT2:

  • Sunday 31st May: Italian Grand Prix (Mugello)
  • Sunday 7th June: Hungarian Grand Prix (Balaton Park)
  • Sunday 21st June: Czech Republic Grand Prix (Brno)
  • Sunday 28th June: Dutch TT (Assen)
  • Sunday 12th July: German Grand Prix (Sachsenring)
  • Sunday 9th August: British Grand Prix (Silverstone)

How to listen to and watch talkSPORT:

  • Radio: Tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT2 via DAB digital radio, or on 1089/1053 AM.
  • App & Online: Stream every moment for free at talkSPORT.com or via the talkSPORT app.
  • Smart Speaker: Just ask your device to "Play talkSPORT".
  • Watch: talkSPORT is available as a 24/7 live stream via YouTube and on Smart TV platforms Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Amazon Prime Video, Roku and Rakuten - full details at http://talksport.com/watch.
  • Social: For the first time, fans will be able to listen to live commentaries via YouTube and TikTok.

 

About talkSPORT

talkSPORT, part of News Broadcasting, is the home of live sport and livelier opinion across the UK and beyond, and the Global Audio Partner of the Premier League and official audio rights holder of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

We don’t just cover sport. We live, breathe, love and talk all about it. The build-up, the anticipation and the excitement.

Our award-winning output remains the industry gold standard; in 2026 alone, talkSPORT secured top honors at the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards for White & Jordan (Best Audio Show) for a fourth year, Ally McCoist (Pundit of the Year), alongside a win for talkSPORT Drive’s Andy Goldstein and Darren Bent for Best Interview at the Commercial Radio News Awards.

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