FIM SPEEDWAY ACTION COMES TO STREAMING PLATFORM RECAST

FIM Speedway action can now be streamed in more countries around the world after global promoter Warner Bros. Discovery Sports joined forces with streaming platform Recast.

Through its current sublicense agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, Recast brings live streaming coverage of this season’s FIM Speedway action to viewers in 128 additional countries on a pay-per-view basis, including key speedway nations such as the USA and New Zealand. 

This agreement builds on the extensive reach of the live action in Europe, where it is available to stream through Eurosport, discovery+ and the Eurosport App.

Meanwhile, Recast subscribers can log in and enjoy exclusive, on-demand FIM Speedway content, featuring the sport’s biggest stars, including FIM Speedway ambassador, Greg Hancock.

Fans can access the exclusive FIM Speedway Recast channel via www.recast.tv/fimspeedway and Laura Manciet, FIM Speedway championships director, looks forward to reaching fans all over the world via the platform.

She said: “Eurosport, discovery+ and the Eurosport App provide comprehensive coverage to millions of fans across Europe. We are pleased to complement this with new ways to watch in other territories and continue efforts to grow the sport. Reaching new fans throughout the world is a vital part of our vision to grow the sport’s reach, and Recast has a huge part to play in helping us achieve this objective.

“Through Recast, we can bring live coverage to fans in traditional speedway nations like the United States, Canada and New Zealand. We are pleased to work with Recast to take advantage of its global distribution network. Fans from over the world should visit our Recast channel where they can watch live racing and enjoy our exclusive features and interviews.”

Founded by Andy Meikle in 2018, Recast has over 250 channels ranging from soccer giants Manchester City to World Aquatics with categories ranging from comedy to motorsports. 

American speedway legend Greg Hancock is pleased to be playing his part in Recast’s FIM Speedway coverage as they bring the action to fans in his homeland.

He said: “It’s great to be working with Recast and the FIM Speedway team to reach fans around the world, and especially in the US.

“There is always a real demand for Speedway GP coverage, especially in California, so I am pleased to be part of that, and I hope fans will enjoy the action throughout the rest of the 2023 season.

“For those fans who already have FIM Speedway coverage in their country, don’t miss our exclusive FIM Speedway content throughout the summer, and I look forward to being part of that.”

Celebrating 100 years of speedway in 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ commitment to grow the sport while serving its passionate fanbase has ensured that every FIM Speedway event is available to watch live and on-demand through its portfolio of channels, platforms and broadcast partnerships, maximising the reach of speedway. 

To find out where you can tune into FIM Speedway events wherever you are in the world, click here for our Where to Watch guide: https://www.fimspeedway.com/where-to-watch

FIM Speedway GP is available on Recast in 128 countries, including:

• LATIN AMERICA: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela.
• USA
• Canada
• New Zealand
• Asian countries not covered by beINSPORTS
• Middle East and African countries not covered by SuperSport

For more information and to watch the FIM Speedway Recast channel, click here: www.recast.tv/fimspeedway.