Extreme E Secures Two-Year Broadcast Deal with Ziggo Sport in the Netherlands

London, 1 October, 2025: The FIA Extreme H World Cup Presented by PIF, the world’s first hydrogen motorsport championship, has confirmed a two-year broadcast partnership with Ziggo Sport, bringing the series to fans across the Netherlands.

The action will begin with Extreme E’s ‘Final Lap’ on 4 to 5 October 2025, a celebratory farewell to its electric racing, before the launch of the inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup on 9 to 11 October 2025, with both events happening in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, the world’s first city built entirely for play, where entertainment, sport, and culture converge.

The agreement ensures coverage of Extreme E and Extreme H in both English and Dutch, airing across Ziggo Sport’s linear channels, Ziggo Sport, as well as its digital platform, Ziggo Sport Totaal GO, giving fans access to live races, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

Extreme H builds on the legacy of Extreme E with a groundbreaking hydrogen-powered racing format. The championship will showcase eight teams and 16 drivers, eight male and eight female, competing in dramatic environments worldwide, while serving as a testbed for hydrogen technology in both mobility and event power.

Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, said: “We are delighted to partner with Ziggo Sport to bring the FIA Extreme H World Cup to audiences in the Netherlands. Dutch fans are among the most passionate in motorsport, and this deal ensures they can follow the full story of the world’s first hydrogen racing series across both traditional and digital platforms. This partnership is another important step in growing the global reach of Extreme H.”

Marcel Beerthuizen, Director Ziggo Sport added: “Ziggo Sport is the home of Motorsport in the Netherlands with a strong and growing audience and we’re proud to add Extreme H to our very strong racing offer.This partnership allows us to offer fans access to a brand-new form of world-class racing, combining entertainment, innovation, and sustainability. We look forward to showcasing the series across the Ziggo Sport channels over the next two years.”

The partnership underscores Extreme H’s commitment to expanding its global broadcast footprint as it launches its inaugural FIA-sanctioned World Cup season in 2025.

The FIA Extreme H World Cup Presented by PIF will make history as the first international race event to use hydrogen-powered vehicles. Marking a new future for motorsport, defined by cutting-edge technology and bold ambition.

The race will take place with the dramatic backdrop of Qiddiya City’s Tuwaiq Mountains, close to the site which is currently undergoing transformation to become a world-leading motorsport venue.
Further details on the event will be revealed over the coming weeks as the event countdown continues at pace.

About the FIA Extreme H World Cup

Extreme H, the evolution of Extreme E, is the world’s first hydrogen-powered motorsport, launching in October 2025. This pioneering event will showcase the potential of hydrogen as a clean mobility solution while delivering cutting-edge technology and immersive, purpose-driven racing experiences. Combining dramatic locations, sustainable innovation, and global storytelling, Extreme H is redefining the future of motorsport and inspiring audiences around the world.

For more information and all the latest news and developments, head to www.fiaextremeh.com

About Qiddiya City

Qiddiya City is the world’s first city built entirely for play, where entertainment, sport, and culture converge. Situated 45km from Downtown Riyadh, the city comprises a mix of high-energy entertainment attractions, sports complexes, cultural landmarks and residential neighbourhoods set against one of the region’s most iconic landscapes. Qiddiya City, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030, embodies joy, creativity, and connection. In doing so, it supports the Kingdom's economic growth, creates jobs, raises the quality of life, and puts Saudi Arabia on the world tourism map.

More information can be found at: qiddiya.com/qiddiya-city/

About the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA)

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including seven FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.

Media contact:

• Sophia Martin-Pavlou, Corporate Communications Director: smartin-pavlou@fia.com

• Tom Wood, Head of Sport Communications: twood@fia.com

About PIF

PIF is one of the largest and most impactful sovereign wealth funds in the world. Since 2015, when the board was reconstituted and oversight transferred to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, PIF’s board of directors has been chaired by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of PIF. PIF plays a leading role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation and diversification, as well as contributing to shaping the future of the global economy. 

Since 2017, PIF has established 94 companies. PIF is building a diversified portfolio by entering into attractive and long-term investment opportunities in 13 strategic sectors in Saudi Arabia and globally. PIF's strategy, as set out in the PIF Program 2021-2025 – one of the Vision 2030 realization programs – aims to enable many promising sectors and contribute to increasing local content by creating partnerships with the private sector, in addition to injecting at least SAR150 billion annually into the local economy. PIF works to transfer technologies and localize knowledge to build a prosperous and sustainable economy domestically. As the investment arm of Saudi Arabia, PIF looks to make unique investments, and is building strategic alliances and partnerships with significant international institutions and organizations, which contribute to achieving real long-term value for Saudi Arabia, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030. PIF has also created an operational governance model that reflects its main tasks and objectives, in line with best international practices. Applying this model of governance enhances the level of transparency and effectiveness in decision-making and future progress.

More information about PIF can be found at: www.pif.gov.sa   

Media Contact: media@pif.gov.sa