NBC Sports 2026 SuperMotocross coverage increases viewership!

NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season has achieved significant viewership growth across multiple platforms, including NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and NBC Sports Digital. The season, which ran from January 10 to May 10, marked the first part of the 2026 Monster Energy SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship series and set new streaming records, with Peacock delivering the most-streamed season to date. Unique viewership on Peacock rose by 27%, and fans consumed over one billion minutes of content faster than in any previous season, reaching this milestone during the Denver race on May 2. Several races during the season drew record audiences, with Anaheim 1 and Anaheim 2 becoming the two most-watched Supercross events ever on Peacock. The Salt Lake City finale also ranked among the top five most-viewed races, reflecting the sport’s growing popularity and dedicated fanbase. Overall, the seven races broadcast on NBC and Peacock averaged 468,000 viewers, an 8% increase compared to 2025. Additionally, NBC Sports’ pre-race show, Race Day Live, experienced its highest viewership yet, with a 9% year-on-year rise and its most-watched episode airing during the Houston round on January 31. The season concluded with a dramatic finale in Salt Lake City, where Ken Roczen secured his first Supercross championship after 13 seasons in the 450SMX Class. Roczen’s victory was notable not only for its narrow margin—he clinched the title by a single point over Hunter Lawrence—but also because he became the oldest champion in Supercross history at 32 years old. Meanwhile, Cole Davies took the Dave Coombs Sr. 250SMX East/West Showdown, adding further excitement to the season’s closing stages. Looking ahead, the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship will continue with the Pro Motocross season, starting at Fox Raceway National in Pala, California, on May 30. NBC Sports and the SMX League are currently in the fifth year of a multi-year media rights agreement, ensuring continued comprehensive coverage of the sport. The season will culminate with the SMX World Championship Playoffs and Final, a three-week postseason event scheduled from September 12 to 26, further elevating the profile of electric and traditional motocross racing.