Cycling Coverage Secured for Fans Through 2032
Broadcasters extend rights to ensure international fans can continue to stream major race events for the next several years.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cycling
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Eurosport and TNT Sports have extended their broadcasting agreement with the European Broadcasting Union to secure coverage of major cycling races through 2032. This long-term contract ensures continued access to events organized by the Amaury Sport Organization and Unipublic for international viewers.
Why it matters
The deal maintains consistent access for fans following the 2026 season, which saw significant growth in cycling viewership across digital and linear platforms. By locking in rights for the next several years, the broadcasters aim to continue their current momentum in streaming accessibility and multi-feed viewing options.
Broadcaster audience growth figures show a 9% rise in Eurosport's Tour de France viewership and a 58% increase for TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland compared to the prior season. The financial value of the contract extension remains undisclosed.
The players
Eurosport
A pan-European television network that provides sports coverage across 50 markets and 21 languages.
TNT Sports
A sports broadcaster providing television coverage for audiences throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
European Broadcasting Union
An alliance of public service media organizations that manages rights for major sporting and cultural events.
Amaury Sport Organization
The French sports company that owns and organizes major cycling events including the Tour de France.
HBO Max
A digital streaming platform that provides live coverage and on-demand viewing for professional cycling races.
The details
Coverage is delivered through a combination of linear channels and the streaming platform HBO Max, which broadcasts all races live. Viewers have access to the Race Centre Multiview feature, an interactive tool that allows fans to monitor four simultaneous live camera feeds alongside real-time rider data. This technical setup covers approximately 300 days of live racing per season across 1,000 distinct events.
Timeline
1991: Eurosport began its live coverage of the Tour de France.
2026: Eurosport and TNT Sports aired the full Grand Tour cycling season.
October 20, 2026: Broadcasters extended their rights agreement with the EBU.
2032: The new broadcasting rights contract reaches its scheduled expiration.
Health Landscape
The contract extension follows the established pattern of the European Broadcasting Union media rights portfolio, which centralizes distribution for major European sporting events. This deal reinforces the industry trend toward integrating live broadcast data with interactive streaming features to increase fan engagement.
Active cycling fans can continue to utilize the Race Centre Multiview features on streaming platforms to track rider data during live events. Keeping up with professional racing can be a strong motivator for maintaining your own daily fitness habits and staying active throughout the year.
The takeaway
The multi-year broadcast extension ensures fans have continued, reliable access to major international cycling tours through 2032. Viewers looking to engage more deeply with the sport may find that utilizing interactive data features helps provide a more comprehensive view of athlete performance during live races.
Further reading
For more on the current state of professional racing, visit our Cycling section.
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