Rai takes rights to Italian Ski Classics

Italian state broadcaster Rai has secured rights to the Ski Classics series of long-distance skiing events.

Rai will broadcast coverage of all Italian events featured on the 2017-18 tour, which begins on November 26 in Pontresina, Switzerland.

The first Italian Ski Classics event will take place in Livigno on December 3, with a round in Trentino to follow on January 28 and also the Toblach-Cortina event on February 3.

Rai has previously shown coverage of the ‘Marcialonga’ event in Trentino, but has never before broadcast the other two rounds.

In addition, Rai will offer live coverage of all other events in the series via its ‘Ski Classics Play’ dedicated mobile application.