ITV Clinches Global Champions Deal

ITV is set to deliver to U.K. audiences highlights from the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and GCL team series.

The deal kicks off with highlights from the Shanghai leg. ITVX will also broadcast the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London live this August. This marks the first time the horse jumping competition will be featured on ITVX. The new deal features all 14 events.

Jan Tops, founder and president of Global Champions, said, “We are thrilled to bring the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL to ITVX viewers. This partnership opens up our sport to a wider audience in the U.K., where equestrianism has such a passionate and knowledgeable following. It’s a milestone moment for show jumping as we continue to grow our global reach and inspire new fans.”

Richard Botchway, assistant commissioner at ITV Sport, added, “We’re delighted to add the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL highlights to ITVX. With the live Grand Prix from London included, our viewers will get to experience the drama, precision and elegance of world-class show jumping. It’s a thrilling sport that we’re proud to showcase for a free to air audience.”

Fans can stream the LGCT and GCL highlights on ITVX from this month.