Fans can relive all of the motion throughout three highlights programmes on BBC Northern Ireland tv and catch up through BBC iPlayer.
Mervyn Whyte, occasion director on the North West 200 mentioned BBC Sport NI’s protection “has been instrumental in helping us to elevate the international reach and status of the event”.
“That coverage has also allowed us to convey the excitement and spectacle of both the racing and Northern Ireland’s beautiful north coast to a global audience,” he continued.
“As we plan for the celebration of the North West 200’s centenary in 2029, we are delighted to be continuing our longstanding relationship with BBC NI.”
Adam Smyth, director of BBC NI, added that the extension of the partnership was “fantastic”.
“We’ve had a long relationship with Mervyn and the Coleraine and District Motor Club and we’re looking forward to bringing race fans, across the UK and around the globe, the thrills and passion of the NW200 races as well as providing audiences around the world with a glimpse of the spectacular north west coastline,” he mentioned.
Eleven-time NW200 race winner Glenn Irwin, who will return to the occasion this year after stepping away from road racing final year, mentioned the BBC Sport protection is “incredible” for the North West 200.
“The BBC coverage is really accessible and puts the event onto a global platform,” mentioned Irwin.
“I have benefited from the coverage when I was in England one year and I was able to watch everyone talk through it.
“The North West 200 is already on the map, however the protection places it in entrance of people that cannot make it over, and it is among the finest occasions in the world.”
The 2026 North West 200 begins with opening practice on Wednesday 6 May, before further practice on Thursday and the first three races that evening.
Six races are scheduled to take place on Saturday, 9 May.
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