Electric powerboat series E1 signs global broadcast rights agreement with DAZN for its second year on the water

The all-electric powerboat racing series, UIM E1 World Championship, has announced a new multi-year, global broadcast rights agreement with DAZN. The deal will see DAZN broadcast all sessions of the innovative Championship for free.

The final race of each weekend will be broadcast exclusively by DAZN across key international territories including Canada, DACH, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, New Zealand and Japan.

This agreement gives E1 – which is backed by famous team owners including Tom Brady, Didier Drogba, Rafael Nadal and Will Smith – a platform to bring the sport’s unique racing action to a truly global audience.

The agreement will see DAZN not only stream highlights from the group stages and qualification sessions globally but also create exclusive content featuring E1’s list of celebrity owners and male and female pilots.

This deal builds on a successful collaboration between E1 and DAZN for the Championship’s debut series which saw a season of thrilling racing culminate in a victory for Team Brady, owned by NFL icon Tom Brady.

The 2025 season is set to be more electrifying than ever as the Championship continues to race against the backdrop of iconic global cities, culminating in the season finale in Miami.

Rodi Basso, co-founder and CEO at E1 said: “At E1, we’re driven by innovation and pushing the boundaries of possibility. In DAZN, we have a broadcaster who shares our vision to engage the sports fans of the future through technological advancement and unique sporting entertainment.

“This season, we continue in our mission to redefine racing on water, providing sports fans with a thrilling spectacle at the intersection of motorsport, entertainment and sustainability. Fans can expect more drama, jeopardy, and adrenaline as the RaceBirds take flight once again.”

Shay Segev, CEO at DAZN Group, said: “DAZN and E1 are both dedicated to building an experience which engages fans across the world with new and innovative content. By extending our partnership with E1, DAZN will continue to deliver one-of-a-kind entertainment to fans, merging cutting-edge technology with unparalleled sporting action.”

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