The 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship kicks off at Oulton Park next weekend (June 25/26/27) with extensive live coverage for UK fans on Eurosport. Fans can also enjoy live uninterrupted ad-free coverage via the Eurosport app. The new season’s action will also be broadcast across the globe, bringing the incredible action to fans worldwide in the 25th anniversary season.
For UK viewers, Eurosport continues their long-standing broadcast partnership with the series for a further seven years from the 2021 season.
The Eurosport team will be on site at each of the 11 rounds of the Championship, broadcasting over 100 hours of live coverage across the 2021 season. The programme will continue to be presented by Matt Roberts and he will be joined by pit-lane reporter Rachel Stringer, lead commentator Jack Burnicle, analysts James Whitham and James Haydon, and six-time champion Shane Byrne .
The coverage from Rounds 2, 3 and 4 of the Championship will be broadcast live and free-to-air in the UK on Quest from Knockhill, Brands Hatch and Thruxton respectively. Viewers will also be able to stream the live coverage free-of-charge via
discovery+, Discovery’s new direct-to-consumer platform.
Discovery Networks/Eurosport holds international rights for the Bennetts British Superbikes Championship, which includes broadcasting across 54 European countries, 20 different languages, with a potential cumulative reach of 231 million households across Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2.
The broadcast coverage for the 2021 season features pan-European, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World territories, showcasing the series’ thrilling season-long action to millions of fans across the continents.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship Series Director Stuart Higgs commented:
“There is such a huge anticipation for this season and I am delighted that we confirmed a continuation of our long-standing broadcast agreement with Discovery Networks/Eurosport until 2027.
“For UK fans, Eurosport will be bringing live action throughout the 11 rounds both on TV and also on demand through the Eurosport app. Our three events in July will be broadcast free-to-air on Quest, bringing the championship to an even wider audience.
“We are also pleased to announce the global coverage of the championship ahead of the opening round, giving our loyal followers around the world the chance to witness and share the spectacle of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.”
TV GUIDE
How to watch the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in the UK:
Eurosport via Sky Channel 513, Virgin Media Channel 521/522, BT TV Channel 412/413
Discovery+ -
discovery+
Quest via Sky Channel 144, Virgin Media Channel 217, Freeview 114, Freesat 167
DMAX via Sky Channel 178, Virgin Media Channel 213, Freeview 42, Freesat 150
How to watch the Bennetts British Superbike Championship globally*:
LIVE
New Zealand - SKY
USA – Mototrend
HIGHLIGHTS
Africa – Supersport, Startimes
Australia – FOX
Canada - Mototrend
Italy - Corse Di Moto
Japan – TBC
PAN Asia – Motorsport.tv
Middle East and North Africa – Dubai TV
Middle East and North Africa and Asia - BEIN
North America – MAV TV
Poland – Motowizja
USA – MAV TV
*(Please check listings for full programme information)