Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Liberty Media Approved to Acquire MotoGP by European Commission
Imagine a big company called Liberty Media, which owns Formula 1, wants to buy MotoGP, which is like the motorcycle racing version of Formula 1.
They made a deal to buy most of it for a lot of money.
The European Commission, a group that makes sure companies don't do anything that hurts competition, checked to see if this was okay.
They were worried it might make the cost of watching these races on TV go up.
After looking into it, they said it was fine.
So, Liberty Media can buy MotoGP, and it's expected to be official by early July.
Liberty Media received approval from the European Commission to acquire MotoGP.
The deal involves Liberty Media purchasing 84% of MotoGP for around 4.3 billion euros.
Dorna Sports will retain 16% ownership of MotoGP.
The European Commission investigated potential competition concerns related to broadcasting rights.
The deal is expected to close by July 3, 2025.
- Who
- Liberty Media is acquiring MotoGP from Dorna Sports.
- What
- Liberty Media is acquiring MotoGP.
- When
- The deal is expected to close by July 3, 2025, after receiving approval on June 23, 2025.
- Where
- Switzerland
- Why
- The European Commission investigated to ensure fair competition in the market.
Concerns Regarding Competition
Market Approval
Licensing Costs
Concerns Regarding Competition
The Commission initially worried the deal might lead to higher prices for broadcasting rights.
Market Approval
The Commission ultimately decided the deal would not harm competition.
- Buyer
- Liberty Media
- Seller
- Dorna Sports
- Percentage Acquired
- 84%
- Dorna's Remaining Stake
- 16%
- Deal Value
- 4.3 billion euros (approx.)
- Approval Body
- European Commission
- Expected Closing Date
- July 3, 2025 (at latest)