SailGP, CBS Sports Strike Two-Year U.S. TV Extension With Expanded 2026–27 Coverage

Overview

• The agreement marks SailGP’s first multi-year U.S. TV deal, extending its CBS Sports partnership through 2027 with more than 50 hours of coverage each season.
• CBS will air weekend highlights on the broadcast network, while CBS Sports Network will provide live coverage on several race days.
• The 2026 season opens on CBS with the Oracle Perth Sail Grand Prix on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. ET.
• CBS has scheduled additional 2026 broadcast windows on Feb. 28, Apr. 18, June 7, July 5 and Sept. 5, with October, November and December telecasts to be announced.
• Nielsen measured 3.469 million U.S. viewers for November’s Abu Dhabi race, with SailGP reporting a nearly 215 million global audience last season.