Goodbye Eurosport, hello TNT Sports! Today marks the start of an expensive new era for British cycling fans

Friday, 28th February marks not just the last day of the month, but the end of Eurosport in the UK. At 02:00 GMT, the channel was officially absorbed into Warner Bros Discovery’s TNT Sports network, signalling a major shift for British cycling fans.

For cycling fans, it’s the end of an era, and an expensive one too! British viewers who were paying £6.99 a month to watch their favourite sport will now face a steep increase to £30.99 per month. Ouch.

For those willing to pay the extra cost, TNT Sports promises an expanded cycling package. More than 1,000 live cycling broadcasts and 2,500 hours of racing will be shown via Discovery+, including every race of the men’s and women’s WorldTours.
Additionally, a new programme, The Ultimate Cycling Show, is set to debut. Free-to-air highlight shows for the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana will be available, while ITV retains the rights to the Tour de France for one last year in 2025.

Scott Young, a spokesperson for WBD Sports Europe, reaffirmed the company's commitment to cycling in a press release, “Our commitment to cycling has no boundaries, and we will continue to deliver further investment to elevate the fan experience across linear, streaming and digital."
"Our approach to the 2025 season continues our mission to shine a light on every aspect of this epic sport, from the world’s greatest male and female riders to the stories from the passionate people at grassroots level keeping this industry spinning."

Young emphasised that live coverage would be at an unprecedented level, "Our live race coverage is unprecedented, broadcasting 100% of the men’s and women’s UCI World Tours for the first time ever.

“The Ultimate Cycling Show will serve as the perfect story-telling platform across the season with engaging analysis, discussion and content formats. Its free-to-air access will ensure a broader audience reach, whilst satisfying the seasoned viewer and attracting new fans. We will have an enriched digital operation with upscaled presence at key races, providing added depth and insight to the experience."