Cycling
ARD and ZDF partner up with DOSB New Media, Deutschland Tour
German public-service broadcasters ARD and ZDF have agreed rights partnerships with the DOSB New Media division of the German Olympic Sports Confederation and cycling’s returning Deutschland Tour event.
L’Équipe, Eurosport claim rights to Track Cycling World Championships
French free-to-air sports broadcaster L'Équipe and sports broadcaster Eurosport have acquired rights to the 2018 Track Cycling World Championships.
IMG extends Tour de Romandie partnership, rights deals in place
The IMG agency has agreed a multi-year extension to its global rights distribution contract for Swiss road cycling showpiece the Tour de Romandie.
Play Sports Network adds mountain biking channel
Specialist cycling and tri-sports video distributor Play Sports Network has opted to expand its service offering with the launch of the new Electric Mountain Bike Network channel.
Aurora Media Worldwide returns to support Six Day Series
Sports content company Aurora Media Worldwide has renewed its host broadcasting contract for the Six Day Series track cycling competition.
Eurosport adds UCI World Championships to cycling portfolio
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has acquired exclusive rights in 36 European countries to the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) World Championship events.
Bike Channel folds in UK
Specialist UK cycling broadcaster the Bike Channel has ceased operating after failing to secure a buyer.
FREE | Media rights in Cycling, 2017
In the latest interactive monthly data report, TV Sports Markets analyses the media-rights landscape in cycling, looking at the three major Tours; the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España and the Giro d'Italia.
Media rights in Cycling, 2017
Full interactive report | Media rights in Cycling, 2017
In the latest interactive monthly data report, TV Sports Markets analyses the media-rights landscape in cycling, looking at the three major Tours; the Tour de France, the Vuelta a España and the Giro d'Italia.
Play Sports Group brings in advertising industry exec as MD
Cycling-focused digital sports media company Play Sports Group has appointed Wayne Brown as its managing director.
EBU’s 20% ASO fee increase driven by Eurosport and ITV
Amaury Sport Organisation has increased the value of its Tour de France media rights across Europe by just under 20 per cent following a renewal with the European Broadcasting Union this month.
Eurosport extends Tour de France rights deal
International sports broadcaster Eurosport has extended its long-running rights deal for the Tour de France ‘Grand Tour’ cycling event.
EBU extends Tour de France rights with fresh ASO deal
The European Broadcasting Union consortium of public-service broadcasters has agreed a four-year extension to its rights deal for the Tour de France under an agreement that also includes the other leading cycling events organised by Amaury Sport Organisation.
Tencent picks up Tour de France rights
Online streaming platform Tencent has struck a deal to show the Tour de France cycling event in China.