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Sky confirmed as broadcast partner for 2026 SailGP
New Zealand SailGP Team on Race Day 1 of The Rolex SailGP 2025 Championship ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland. Photo: Felix Diemer for SailGP.
Sky has been named the official New Zealand broadcast partner for the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship seeason.
The broadcaster has confirmed that racing for the upcoming ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix Auckland (February 14-15) will be simulcast live on Three and ThreeNow.
All other 2026 SailGP events will be streamed live on ThreeNow, with delayed coverage of each race also airing on Three the next day at 4:30pm.
World-class sailing
The 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship is set to be the league’s most expansive yet, featuring high‑speed F50 racing across iconic global locations and showcasing the world’s best sailors competing at speeds up to 100km/h.
“We’re excited to confirm that Three and ThreeNow continue as the home of SailGP in New Zealand,” says Sky head of content partnerships Adam Crothers.
“This partnership ensures fans can continue to watch world‑class racing through the free‑to‑air and streaming experience they have enjoyed in previous seasons, now within the Sky family.”
SailGP head of broadcast media rights David Gillet adds: “New Zealand is one of SailGP’s most passionate markets. Sky’s scale and reach on Three and ThreeNow ensure fans won’t miss a moment of another thrilling SailGP season.”
