Eurosport extends UCI cycling coverage in 2021

Eurosport will continue to broadcast live coverage of the UCI’s global cycling events in the UK after securing a deal to cover the entire 2021 season.

In an agreement with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), Eurosport has secured live UK and European rights to all elite UCI events across multiple disciplines, including the UCI Road World Championship, UCI Track Cycling World Championship, UCI Mountain Biking World Championship, BMX World Championship, Urban Cycling World Championship, Cyclo-Cross World Championship, as well as the conclusion of the Cyclo-Cross World Cup season.

It means Eurosport will screen over 290 days of live men’s and women’s cycling throughout 2021, which also includes extensive coverage of cycling’s three Grand Tours – Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and La Vuelta, and over 35 UCI World Tour events.

In addition, the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the summer of 2021, which sees the world’s elite cyclists compete for 22 medals across track, road cycling, mountain biking, BMX and BMX freestyle events over 16 days of top-class competition, will be broadcast on Eurosport platforms, which will be the only place for UK cycling fans to watch every moment from each event live.

Commenting on the deal, Eurosport president Andrew Georgiou said:

“The new UCI agreement secured through EBU is testament to our commitment serving the world’s largest community of cycling fans whether it be through Eurosport or GCN and strengthens Discovery’s ties with the UCI. Discovery is already working closely with the UCI on several initiatives, with Eurosport Events set to be a key partner in delivering the new UCI Track Cycling Champions League competition, due to kick off later this year.

“2021 will be a year to remember for cycling fans and we’re delighted to be able to follow the journeys of the world’s best cyclists year-round across multiple disciplines as they prepare themselves to compete at the Olympic Games. Our heritage in cycling is second to none and whether it be on Eurosport, discovery+ or on GCN for the most passionate cycling fans, Discovery will ensure the broadest audience enjoys a fully immersive experience of hundreds of events, meaning every story will be covered throughout the year.”

UCI President David Lappartient added:

“Cycling has seen a sharp increase in audiences in 2020, whether it be the Tour de France or the UCI Road World Championships in Imola, Italy, and across the various disciplines for which races have been able to take place in the current health context. 2021, with the Tokyo Olympic Games in particular, promises to be an exciting year and cycling should once again establish itself as a major sport for fans and television viewers.

“The partnership with Eurosport, which will result in even more cycling competitions in Europe in 2021, is expected to increase the popularity of cycling at major UCI competitions and during the Olympic Games. We look forward to this new cooperation with Eurosport, a major partner, particularly in the redesign of track cycling and the future series, the UCI Track Champions League, which will be inaugurated at the end of the year.”

All of Eurosport’s UCI cycling coverage will be broadcast across its TV channels and online streaming services, including Eurosport Player, as well via the Global Cycling Network and on Discovery+.

In addition to Eurosport, the BBC will broadcast selected global UCI events across its free-to-air platforms throughout 2021, including extensive coverage of both the Road and Track World Championships.

Scroll down for details of the UCI global events to be broadcast on Eurosport platforms in 2021.

For a full list of all forthcoming major cycling events on the box, visit SOTB’s dedicated cycling on TV listings page.

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SUNDAY 24th JANUARY

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30-31 JANUARY

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17-22 AUGUST

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25-28 AUGUST

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18-26 AUGUST

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13-17 OCTOBER

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DATE TBC

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