TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max extend cycling broadcast rights deal - Cycling's biggest races to remain with WBD until 2032
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Eurosport and HBO Max will remain the leading television and streaming destinations for cycling fans in Europe for years to come. The two platforms have announced an extension of their agreement with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), securing coverage of major events organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and UNIPUBLIC until at least 2032.
The new contract guarantees five more years of coverage of some of the biggest races on the international calendar, including the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, La Vuelta a España and La Vuelta Femenina. The package also includes major Classics such as Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, in both the men’s and women’s categories, as well as other leading events on the calendar.
The agreement strengthens Eurosport and HBO Max’s position as the go-to platforms for live cycling coverage. Eurosport’s coverage will reach 50 markets and be available in 21 languages.
Viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland can follow the races on TNT Sports, which is owned by Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company behind HBO Max and Eurosport.
Every race live, with a focus on streaming
One of the agreement’s main features is the continuation of an offer that gives viewers live coverage of every event in the package. HBO Max will provide full coverage of these races across Europe, while Eurosport will maintain its extensive television presence.
The streaming platform is also introducing new tools to improve the viewing experience. One highlight is the Multiscreen feature, which lets users watch four live camera feeds at once, alongside rider data and classification graphics. According to figures provided by the company, one in four HBO Max subscribers used the feature during the 2026 Grand Tour season.
Trojan Paillot, Eurosport and TNT Sports’ Senior Vice President of Sports Rights Acquisition and Distribution, welcomed the continuation of the partnership: “It is a privilege to bring the world’s biggest cycling events to fans, including the Tour de France and La Vuelta. We are delighted to continue working with the EBU and ASO to showcase the very best of our sport.”
The executive also highlighted the company’s four decades of experience broadcasting cycling and its commitment to innovation, growing the sport and finding new ways to bring races closer to fans.
Tadej Pogacar at the 2026 Tour de France
The Tour de France, Eurosport’s flagship event
The renewal follows a strong season for audience figures in 2026. Eurosport’s Tour de France audience in Europe rose by 9%, with record numbers in France, Spain and the Netherlands. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TNT Sports recorded its highest-ever audience for the race, with viewership up 58% during its first edition with exclusive coverage.
HBO Max also achieved record streaming figures. The number of subscribers who watched the Tour de France rose by 8%, according to figures released by the company.
Eurosport has broadcast every edition of the Tour de France live in Europe since 1991. Its cycling coverage spans more than 300 days of live racing each season, including men’s and women’s WorldTour events, the Grand Tours, Classics and international championships in road, track, cyclocross, mountain biking and BMX, as well as the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series.
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All races covered by the agreement through 2032
The new package includes 18 events on the cycling calendar, covering both men’s and women’s races. Here is the full list provided by the platforms:
| Race | Category |
| DAC Hamburg Cyclassics | Men |
| Clásica de San Sebastián | Men |
| Eschborn-Frankfurt | Men |
| La Flèche Wallonne | Men |
| La Flèche Wallonne Féminine | Women |
| La Vuelta Ciclista a España | Men |
| La Vuelta Femenina | Women |
| Liège-Bastogne-Liège | Men |
| Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes | Women |
| Paris-Nice | Men |
| Paris-Roubaix Hauts-de-France | Men |
| Paris-Roubaix Femmes avec Zwift | Women |
| Paris-Tours | Men |
| Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (formerly Critérium du Dauphiné) | Men |
| Tour de France | Men |
| Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift | Women |
| Tro Bro Leon | Men |
| Volta a Catalunya | Men |
The extension secures five more years of coverage on Eurosport and HBO Max for some of international cycling’s most-watched races. Fans will retain access to the calendar’s biggest events on television and via streaming, with an increasing focus on digital tools and new ways to follow the racing.
Juan LarraCycling Journalist
Juan Larra is a writer for Cyclinguptodate and editor-in-chief of Ciclismoaldia, where he has played a central role since its inception. Under his leadership, the website has become a trusted source for professional cycling coverage, offering in-depth analysis, news, and feature stories.
A sports journalist with over 20 years of experience, Juan earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Seville in 2007. He began his career covering a wide range of sports—including football, basketball, Formula 1, MotoGP, tennis, and cycling—for platforms such as the official La Liga app, Vodafone and Movistar websites, NBA Blogdebasket, and Cadena Cope, honing his skills in writing and editorial management.
In addition to his work at Ciclismoaldia, Juan contributes to Cyclinguptodate and serves as editor-in-chief for the tennis-focused site Tenisaldia. Throughout his career, he has conducted exclusive interviews with cyclists and sports figures, provided detailed analysis of competitions ranging from local Spanish races to major international events, and acted as a special correspondent at prestigious races including Paris-Roubaix, the Tour de France, and the Vuelta a España.
Juan’s combination of experience, expertise, and direct access to athletes has established him—and the platforms he leads—as authoritative voices in professional cycling.
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- The article makes it sound like a great thing and something to be applauded. The reality is is gives the Americans another 6 years to fleece European cycling fans or force them to hunt around Europe with VPN’s for free feeds. Not something to be celebrated in my book. Before someone points out that coverage of this depth costs money, yes, I agree but not £30+ per month a fee I will wager will gradually increase now this deal has been cemented.Paul53119-10-2026
- Great. Thrilled. (Satire) Oh, how I miss the days of GCN. Still wear my GCN hoodie with pride.anonymouscyclist19-10-2026
- You could also look at it another way. How many riders have had better or more consistent results since the Tour?Jumpyjohn19-10-2026
- Whilst I love Tadej (and Remco, who deserves to be mentioned here, too), @JumpyJohn makes a valid point, and he isn’t wrong @MajorPayne. It is a fact that today’s official broadcasters of cycling struggle to keep our attention once the likes of Tadej (or Remco) attacks at ~80km or so. In the 142nd issue of Rouleur, Ned Boulting reflects on the often stressful paradox of commentating on a race that is effectively over before the broadcast window even hits its stride. In this edition, he centres on Remco’s 1hr solo at the Challenge Mallorca this year, and captures the panic and dread shared by the commentators when a dominant rider kills off the racing tension early. I recommend you read it, it’s a fascinating insight into the world of commentary, and the true viewing figures of today’s cycling. I must add here, I love Tadej and Remco, but I would be lying if my heart rate wasn’t higher when watching the World Championships this year. And I’m sure Rob Hatch would say something akin regarding his commentary!anonymouscyclist19-10-2026
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- Listen, you have a point but on the other hand in cycling, once some of the riders go solo and build a minute’s gap, there’s hardly any action left to watch. Cycling is definitely not for today’s generations of accelerated viewing. Other people find skydiving or chess exciting but you can’t force everyone to feel the same.Jumpyjohn19-10-2026
- That’s a funny one. Yeah obviously he’s more aero than some but most of the aero effect at elite level is the bike. Now you have me starting to feel sorry for the guy behind him when he pulls a groupetto.Jumpyjohn19-10-2026
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