28Oct 24
Tour, Roubaix and Liège: in the clear on Rai until 2030
Much more and above all cycling which, fortunately for the next five years, enthusiasts will be able to continue to see “in clear”. Rai has acquired, through the EBU, the European Broadcasting Union, the exclusive broadcast rights for Italy of the five editions – from 2026 to 2030 – of the men’s Tour de France, in addition to the men’s and women’s Classics races of the North related to the Grande Boucle, Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, both organized by Amaury Sport Organisation. “This agreement, which extends the existing contract by a further five years until 2025 – explains Rai in a note – allows us to consolidate in a long-term perspective the traditional role of Broadcast Eurovision Partner for maximum diffusion, exclusively and in clear, of the most prestigious events on the international cycling calendar”. “All Italian two-wheel enthusiasts, therefore, will be able to continue to access a wide range of cross-media content on TV and digital on every device and radio – continues the press release – With the renewal of their contractual partnership relationship with UER and Amaury Sport Organisation, furthermore, Rai further expands its portfolio of sporting events, in accordance with its public service mission, for the benefit of the widest audience of spectators”.