Match TV makes cycling debut with Tour de Suisse rights

Russian sports media platform Match TV has acquired rights to the 2016 edition of UCI WorldTour cycling event the Tour de Suisse.

Match TV will broadcast the Tour de Suisse, which runs from June 11-19, on its Match! Arena television channel.

The Tour de Suisse will represent the first major cycling event broadcast by Match TV. Its 2016 edition will commence with an individual time trial in the municipality of Baar.