TORONTO – TSN and RDS have reached a multi-year media rights extension with NASCAR that will see the networks retain exclusive Canadian media rights to all Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series and NASCAR Xfinity series races across all platforms.
TSN and RDS will continue to broadcast all races – including the prestigious Daytona 500 – as well as qualifying, practice sessions, and encore presentations. The multi-platform agreement features expanded digital rights, with TSN and RDS offering coverage of these NASCAR series across their respective digital and social media platforms.
Live coverage of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series kicks off February 26 with the 59th running of the Daytona 500, live from Daytona International Speedway. In addition, TSN and RDS will air 13 races from the NASCAR Pinty’s series, Canada’s national stock car championship, starting May 21.
“NASCAR has a loyal and passionate Canadian fan base, and we are thrilled to extend our long-term, successful partnership,” said TSN programming VP Shawn Redmond, in the news release. “TSN’s partnership with NASCAR dates back to the launch of the network in 1984, and this extension is a testament to the meaningful relationship we’ve cultivated for 30-plus years. NASCAR is also a significant piece of TSN’s commitment to bringing Canadians the most diverse schedule of the biggest championship events in sports, including coverage of Canada’s national stock car racing championship, the NASCAR Pinty’s Series.”
