Goodbye Eurosport, hello TNT Sports! Today marks the start of an expensive new era for British cycling fans
Cycling
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.
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."
"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."
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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