The 2025 Tour de France will be broadcast for free in 14 countries, with the UK being one of them through ITV. This event highlights a significant shift, as the Tour will no longer be available for free from 2026 onward, transitioning to TNT Sports and Discovery+. This change raises concerns regarding access for casual viewers and the future of attracting new fans. Public service broadcasters are losing many major sporting events to commercial platforms, challenging the sport's visibility and accessibility.
The 2025 Tour de France is free to watch in the UK, through ITV, marking its final year on terrestrial television as rights move to TNT Sports and Discovery+.
14 countries will broadcast the 2025 Tour de France for free, allowing broad access to cycling enthusiasts, especially in a time when many sports are becoming paywalled.
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