The 2025 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will be available to watch live in the United States and Canada, thanks to a multi-year deal.
An exclusive agreement between the BTCC and Racer Network will see all 30 rounds of the touring car series broadcast to American and Canadian audiences throughout 2025.
It marks the first time in the 67-year history of the competition that North American motorsport fans have been able to watch the BTCC live.
As one of the world’s oldest and most popular domestic racing championships, the BTCC is keen to expand its global audience.
Bringing BTCC racing to new fans
The Racer Network has secured exclusive broadcast rights to the BTCC in North America, and will screen the three races each weekend on its main Racer channel.
Coverage of the BTCC’s various support series, along with extended post-race weekend highlights, will be offered through the Racer+ app.
The North American announcement comes as the BTCC confirms it will stream each race day live to global audiences via the championship’s own YouTube channel.
Naturally, the agreement excludes viewers in North America from the YouTube streaming option, along with those watching in the United Kingdom.
An increasing global presence
Following the announcement, CJ Olivares, president of the Racer Network, said: “Bringing the BTCC to North American screens live for the first time is a milestone for our newly launched network and for motorsports fans across North America.”
Alan Gow, chief executive of the BTCC, added: “We are delighted to strike this new partnership with the Racer Network, ensuring that the BTCC will be screened live across North America for the first time ever. It’s another significant step in the ongoing growth of the championship.”
The 2025 BTCC season gets underway on 27 April, when the opening rounds will take place at Donington Park circuit.
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