The network aims to attract both general viewers and commercial partners through the multi-year cycling package.
"The Tour de France kicks off an incredible summer of sport on 5, adding to the rapidly expanding range of premium sport we have for people to watch," Sakaan said.
Warner Bros. Discovery management emphasized that the free-to-air components would work alongside their subscription services.
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"This partnership with 5 represents a major step forward in expanding the reach of elite cycling across the UK," said Scott Young, Executive Vice President of Warner Bros.
Discovery Sports Europe.
Young highlighted the importance of cross-platform availability in modern sports broadcasting.
"By combining a strong free-to-air highlights offering with our comprehensive live coverage, we are delivering unprecedented access to the sport across every platform," he said.
The executive added that cycling's athleticism deserves the widest possible audience.
"Cycling is one of the most compelling sports in the world, featuring extraordinary athletes and unforgettable moments, and it's important that those stories are shared with the widest possible audience," Young said.
The partnership aligns with Warner Bros. Discovery's broader distribution goals across its sports rights portfolio.
"Expanding reach and engaging new audiences across our rights portfolio remains a key strategic priority, and partnerships such as this play an important role in achieving that ambition," Young stated.
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The independent production will feature a separate presentation crew from the live broadcast, hosted by Rebecca Charlton.
