‘Glorious Goodwood’ goes worldwide as 39 broadcasters sign on to air five-day horse racing event
Historic Broadcast Expansion for Prestigious Racing Festival
The 2025 Qatar Goodwood Festival, affectionately known as ‘Glorious Goodwood’, is set to reach a record-breaking global audience, as 39 networks prepare to broadcast the iconic five-day racing event across 170 countries. The milestone marks the most expansive media coverage in the festival’s history, underscoring its rising international stature within the global horse racing scene.
Organised in partnership with Visit Qatar, this year’s edition benefits from an ambitious media distribution strategy orchestrated by the Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media. Their combined efforts have successfully extended Goodwood’s reach to virtually every major racing market around the world.
Strategic Global Partnerships Fuel International Visibility
Coverage will span six continents, with key media partners in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, North and South America, Africa, and the Caribbean. Notable broadcasters include:
ITV (UK) – domestic anchor broadcaster with live and studio coverage
FanDuel (US) and Fox Sports – covering North America
Al Kass, Dubai Racing Channel, Yas TV – key Middle Eastern outlets
Netkeiba (Japan) and HKJC TV (Hong Kong) – extending reach into Asia
ESPN/Disney+ – delivering coverage to South America and the Caribbean
SuperSport (Africa) and Fancode (India) – tapping into emerging markets
Each broadcaster has the option to air a full three-hour program or a condensed 90-minute segment, focused around the day’s feature race.
Goodwood’s Growing Global Status Reflected in Media Commitment
Speaking on the landmark achievement, James Crespi, Racecourse Director at Goodwood, expressed optimism about the festival’s rising prominence:
“We are delighted so many broadcasters from all corners of the world have committed to showing the Qatar Goodwood Festival… We hope the broadcasters and their audiences enjoy what should be a fabulous week.”
The extended reach is more than a branding success; it also positions the Qatar Goodwood Festival alongside elite international racing events like Royal Ascot and the Dubai World Cup, which already command significant global media attention.
Commercial Partnerships and Sponsorships Reinforce Event Prestige
In addition to enhanced media coverage, the 2025 festival is backed by robust commercial support. Longtime sponsor Coral renewed its title sponsorship of 11 races through 2027, including nine that will be televised on ITV. The extended deal strengthens Goodwood’s commercial framework while preserving continuity in its racing calendar.
Conclusion: Goodwood as a Global Racing Powerhouse
The internationalisation of the Qatar Goodwood Festival reflects a broader trend in horse racing: the blending of tradition with global accessibility. Through high-profile partnerships, strategic media deals, and enhanced coverage in emerging markets, the festival is charting a course to become one of the most-watched racing events worldwide.
This year’s global broadcast initiative doesn’t just amplify Goodwood’s reach — it transforms it into a true global spectacle, capturing the attention of racing enthusiasts, bettors, and casual sports fans across the globe.
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