Racing fans in Bermuda can catch all the action on television, including this weekend’s ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix
FEBRUARY 12, 2026, BERMUDA | SailGP, the most exciting racing on water, announced today a new broadcast deal with the Bermuda Broadcasting Company (BBC) as the Rolex SailGP Championship’s official broadcast partner in Bermuda for the 2026 Season, including for the Apex Bermuda Sail Grand Prix from May 9-10.
The BBC, the largest commercial media company in Bermuda, provides local news and entertainment to the island, and through a one-season deal with SailGP will show both live racing and highlights programs on-demand.
The pinnacle of their season coverage will be the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix – the fifth stop of the 2026 Rolex SailGP Championship, in which 13 teams will race in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans at speeds that can reach over 100/km per hour. The event will be a spotlight moment for Bermuda, showcasing the island’s spectacular natural beauty and capabilities to host major global events. From pre-race build-up to on-shore events, SailGP will bring its energy to the island with its fan-first approach, redefining the sport by putting spectators and viewers at the heart of the action.
Sir Russell Coutts, SailGP co-founder and CEO, said: “We’re delighted to partner with the Bermuda Broadcasting Company to bring SailGP to fans and visitors across the island for the 2026 Season. Bermuda holds a special place in SailGP’s history, and the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix will once again showcase the island as a world-class racing destination. Through this broadcast partnership, local audiences will also have front-row access to the most exciting racing on water throughout the entire season.”
Heather Lamb, General Manager of the Bermuda Broadcasting Company, said: “This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering premium international sport to Bermudian audiences while supporting events that bring economic and cultural value to the island. SailGP continues to be an incredible platform for Bermuda, and we’re pleased to play a role in ensuring broad local access to the racing throughout the 2026 season.”
During the 2025 Season, SailGP’s dedicated global broadcast audience soared to nearly 215 million, averaging 18 million viewers per event.
The Rolex SailGP Championship, co-founded by Larry Ellison and Sir Russell Coutts in 2018, is an annual global championship in iconic cities around the world, redefining the sport of sailing with its close-to-shore stadium racing.
The 2026 Season will continue with the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland on February 28 and March 1, during which 13 SailGP teams will race in identical 50-foot foiling catamarans faster than wind speeds over 100 kilometers per hour. Following Auckland, the global championship will then head to Sydney and Rio de Janeiro before landing in Bermuda.
[Editor’s note: The ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix will be shown live on ZBM TV9 at 11 p.m. on Friday, February 13th (re-broadcast on Saturday, February 14th at 1 p.m.) and live on Saturday, February 14th at 11 p.m. (re-broadcast on Sunday, February 15th at 2 p.m.).
Tickets for the Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix remain available and are selling fast at SailGP.com/Bermuda.
ABOUT SAILGP | The most exciting racing on water, the Rolex SailGP Championship sees national teams battling it out in identical high-tech, high-speed 50-foot foiling catamarans at iconic venues around the world. Racing faster than the wind at speeds over 100 km/h (60 mph), SailGP is driven by the sport’s top athletes, with national pride, personal glory, and a total prize money of US$12.8 million at stake. Powered by nature – wind, sea and sun – driven by purpose, SailGP races for a better future. Visit SailGP.com to find out more.
