Rally NZ to have free-to-air TV coverage

The World Rally Championship’s return to New Zealand later this year will be able to be watched by everyone.

Mostly.

Spark Sport will carry the rights for the entire broadcast, with live coverage of every stage.

However, non-Spark subscribers can watch the final three stages of each day live on the Freeview channel Three.

On-demand coverage will be available on the ThreeNow app.

Rallying is in our DNA,” Rally NZ CEO Michael Goldstein said.

“Not only will our event bring the best drivers and fastest rally cars to our famed roads, now the greatest show on gravel will be available for all Kiwis.”

Those who can’t get enough rally will also be excited to learn a 12-episode build-up show will be on Spark Sport.

It’s called ‘Pace Notes’ and has a new episode drop every second Sunday, beginning this weekend.