Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT Sports have renewed their exclusive broadcasting rights to the Giro d’Italia through at least 2029, ensuring continued coverage of one of cycling’s most prestigious Grand Tours across the United States and select international markets.
The multi-year agreement, announced in April 2026, reinforces the media company’s long-standing commitment to delivering comprehensive, live, and on-demand coverage of the race, which spans three weeks each May and features some of the sport’s most grueling mountain stages and iconic finishes.
Under the renewed deal, TNT Sports will continue to serve as the primary English-language broadcaster of the Giro d’Italia in the U.S., offering live race coverage, expert analysis, and original programming across its linear channels and streaming platforms, including Max. The agreement similarly extends to select international territories where Warner Bros. Discovery holds distribution rights.
“No one covers this sport like we do,” said a spokesperson for Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, emphasizing the network’s investment in production quality, expert commentary teams, and immersive storytelling that brings the drama of the Giro to global audiences. The statement was shared in a press release distributed to media outlets on April 20, 2026.
The Giro d’Italia, first held in 1909, is one of the three Grand Tours in professional cycling, alongside the Tour de France and Vuelta a España. Known for its challenging terrain, including steep climbs in the Dolomites and Alps, the race consistently draws elite riders and passionate fans worldwide.
In recent years, Warner Bros. Discovery has expanded its cycling portfolio to include coverage of the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, UCI World Championships, and various one-day classics through its Global Cycling Network (GCN) and Eurosport platforms. The Giro renewal strengthens its position as a leading broadcaster of elite road cycling in North America.
The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed in the public announcement. However, industry analysts note that rights fees for major cycling events have risen steadily in recent years due to growing global viewership and increased demand for live sports content on streaming platforms.
Cycling fans in the U.S. Can expect uninterrupted access to live stage broadcasts, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content through the 2029 edition of the Giro d’Italia, assuming the current terms remain in effect.
Looking ahead, the next edition of the Giro d’Italia is scheduled to begin in May 2026, with the route expected to be unveiled in the fall of 2025. Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed it will provide full coverage of the upcoming race as part of its renewed rights agreement.
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