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DAZN MENA named domestic broadcaster for Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia

DAZN MENA has been appointed the official domestic broadcaster for all horse racing events under the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The new deal, effective immediately, spans 50 race days across the 2025/26 season. DAZN said the partnership marks a significant step in its expansion strategy within Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region. This […]

October 16, 2025

Record interest for 2025 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

A global audience of millions tuned in to watch the French-trained Daryz claim victory in the 104th edition of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on October 5th.  The event’s worldwide reach was amplified by coverage across 35 international media outlets, reaffirming the appeal of one of Europe’s most prestigious horse races. Spearheaded by […]

October 8, 2025

ITV extends UK horse racing, Formula E rights

ITV has agreed a new four-year deal to show exclusive, free-to-air coverage of UK horse racing from 2027 until the end of 2030. Some 117 days of live coverage will be shown across ITV1, ITV4, STV and STV Player – all simulcast on ITVX – along with the morning racing programme The Opening Show. Additionally, […]

October 1, 2025By Nik Roseveare

IDI, BMC TV partner to manage UK horseracing broadcast network

BMC TV has partnered with German technology company VIDI to manage and control its nationwide video contribution and broadcast network using the VIDI Network Management System (NMS). The agreement connects 23 racecourses across the UK to RaceTech’s remote production hub at Raynes Park, enabling high-quality, low-latency coverage of over 1,500 horseracing fixtures each year. Delivered […]

September 12, 2025

Record broadcasters for Sky Bet Ebor Festival

The Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse will receive widespread global exposure from August 20th to 23rd, with a record 40 networks showcasing one of the highlights of the global racing calendar. Working with York Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media (HBA) have secured the record coverage which will be available to […]

August 14, 2025

Death of A Showjumper doc coming to Sky in July

Sky announced the brand-new Sky Original documentary, Death of A Showjumper will be coming to Sky and streaming service NOW in July. The three-part series details the shocking death of Katie Simpson, a promising young showjumper, which devastated the horse community in Northern Ireland, exposing hypocrisy, secrets and violence under the surface of a seemingly […]

June 18, 2025

30 broadcasters to showcase Royal Ascot

Royal Ascot, taking place from June 17th to 21st, will be broadcast in over 180 territories through 30 broadcasters, ensuring the event reaches audiences across every corner of the globe. A jewel in the crown of international horse racing, it continues to attract significant broadcaster interest, with HBA Media delivering widespread coverage on behalf of […]

June 16, 2025

Record numbers of broadcasters to showcase Betfred Derby

A total of 41 broadcasters / agencies will showcase the Betfred Derby at Epsom Down, first staged in 1780, to 170 countries on June 7th. Working with The Jockey Club, which owns and operates Epsom Downs Racecourse, Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media have secured a wide range of broadcasters from all corners of […]

June 6, 2025

RMG modernises global racing broadcasts with Cerberus Tech

Cerberus Tech, a specialist in cloud-native IP video contribution and distribution, has announced that Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has expanded its use of the Livelink platform to simplify and streamline the distribution of live horseracing content to a global network of broadcasters. By leveraging Cerberus Tech’s provisioning, orchestration, and automation technology for live video delivery, […]

May 21, 2025

Global Champions partners with ITV

Global Champions has announced a new broadcasting partnership with ITV, bringing highlights from the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and GCL team series to audiences across the UK for the entire 2025 season. Kicking off with highlights from the Shanghai leg, ITVX will also broadcast the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London […]

May 13, 2025