DAZN will broadcastUIM E1 2025, the world championship of “flying” electric boats, free of charge for the next three years. The streaming platform will provide global coverage of the races, confirming its partnership with the pioneering electric boat racing championship with a multi-year agreement. For fans, enthusiasts, or the merely curious, it is an opportunity to get a closer look at the innovative RaceBirds, the foiling electric superboats already featured in the 2024 World Championship, and their teams chaired by sports and entertainment personalities.
The broadcasting agreement
The new partnership between DAZN and the UIM E1 World Championship will make various content dedicated to the competition available for free streaming on a global scale:
– Live races, qualifying sessions and finals (with Italian commentary)
– Highlights
– Exclusive behind-the-scenes content with interviews with teams and their owners
The new 2025 season started last Jan. 22 from Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and will touch iconic locations including Doha (Feb. 22), Monaco ( July 19), Como (Aug. 23) and Miami (Nov. 8) plus two additional dates yet to be announced.
RaceBirds under the lens
The racing boats featured in the UIM E1 Series championship, founded by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso, are the RaceBirds, racing boats with very interesting features in whose development there is also a (nice) bit of Italy. The RaceBirds’ design, with retractable foils, allows these boats to “fly” on the water, reducing friction by up to 40 percent compared to traditional hulls.
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Engine | 150 kW (200 hp) Mercury outboard electric. |
| Speed | 50 knots (93 km/h) |
| Materials | Carbon fiber (weight 800 kg) |
| Length | 7 meters |
| Beam | 2 meters (3 meters with foils) |
| Foil height | 0,5 m |
| Autonomy | 45 minutes of continuous racing guaranteed by a 35 kWh battery |
UIM E1 Series Star and Team.
The championship will see 9 teams with mixed crews (1man and 1woman) compete:
- Aoki Racing Team (by DJ Steve Aoki)
- Team AlUla championed by LeBron James (chaired by NBA basketball champion LeBron James)
- Team Blue Rising (owned by Indian cricketer Virat Kohli)
- Team Brady (chaired by Tom Brady, 7-time NFL champion, American football) winning the 2024 championship
- Team Brazil (chaired by Marcelo Claure, CEO of the Claire Group investment fund)
- Team Drogba (by former soccer player Didier Drogba)
- Team Miami powered by Magnus (chaired by music artist Marc Anthony)
- Team Rafa (by former tennis player Rafael Nadal)
- Westbrook Team (by American actor Will Smith)
How to follow the races
To follow the matches, all you need to do is download the DAZN application on a compatible device and log in with your account, without having to spend a euro. The broadcaster will grant access via:
– Smart TV (Samsung, LG, Sony…)
– Console (PlayStation, Xbox…)
– Mobile app (iOS/Android) for smartphones or tablets
– Web browser (Chrome, Safari…)
