Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has renewed its partnership with Global Champions to broadcast the Longines Global Champions Tour and the GCL team series live. This multi-year agreement will allow viewers to enjoy premium coverage in 75 markets across Europe and Asia via Eurosport, TNT Sports, Max, and discovery+. With this alliance, WBD reinforces its position as a leader in elite equestrian sports coverage.
Jan Tops, founder and president of the Longines Global Champions Tour, emphasized: “This renewed collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery is an important step in our mission to expand show jumping globally. By bringing the Longines Global Champions Tour and the GCL into millions of homes across Europe and Asia, we are not only showcasing a top-level sport, but also inspiring a new generation of fans and riders. Together, we are amplifying the reach, visibility, and impact of show jumping like never before.”
Viewers can follow the entire Longines Global Champions Tour season, with live coverage extending to the GC Playoffs in Prague (November 20-23, 2025). Highlights will also be available on demand.
Trojan Paillot, Senior Vice President of Sports Rights Acquisitions and Syndications at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, commented: “As one of the world’s leading storytellers, our mission is to offer the widest variety of premium sporting events, making them accessible to a broader audience by expanding live and on-demand coverage. In doing so, we have demonstrated our ability to contribute to the growth of sports by reaching new audiences.”
