Breeders' Cup Extends XB Net Deal

Friday, June 25, 2021 | 9:52 am

Updated: June 25, 2021 at 9:52 am

DEL MAR, CA - NOVEMBER 03: Gato Del Oro #4, ridden by Jose Ortiz, looks to cross the finish line on Day 1 of the 2017 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on November 3, 2017 in Del Mar, California. (Photo by Alex Evers/Eclipse Sportswire/Breeders Cup)

XB Net and the Breeders' Cup have signed a three-year contract extension for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. The distribution deal comprises worldwide broadcast and video-streaming distribution rights from the Breeders' Cup, including the 2021 edition which will be held Nov. 5-6 at Del Mar.

“The Breeders' Cup is proud to extend and expand our close collaboration with XB Net to further broaden the international reach of our world-class festival of Thoroughbred racing,” said the Breeders' Cup's executive vice president and COO John Keitt.