Cycling’s Olympic and World Champions return for the fourth season of the UCI Track Champions League on WBD
UCI Track Champions League 2023
The UCI Track Champions League returns this weekend, with every moment from every race from each of the five rounds broadcast live on Warner Bros. Discovery platforms in Europe, across Eurosport and its streaming platforms Max and discovery+.
Throughout the series – which starts this weekend in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines just outside of Paris – Eurosport will air a pre and post-show that will be broadcast across Europe, including in-depth analysis of the action as well as exclusive interviews with some of the competing riders. Former professional cyclist Adam Blythe and double Olympic champion Joanna Rowsell will offer trackside coverage of the action from each round with Rob Hatch leading commentary.
Fans enjoying coverage on discovery+ and Max will be able to follow every pedal press, lap, and plot twist. In use at each venue will be one cable cam, four onboard rider perspectives, 12 track cameras and one derny for the Keirin, providing viewers with unique access to angles and moments that are typically off-limits. Viewers will also have the chance to utilise the timeline marker feature to easily skip back to unmissable moments throughout the night.
Superstars of the velodrome including Harrie Lavreysen (Netherlands), Ellesse Andrews (New Zealand), Emma Finucane (Great Britain), Katie Archibald (Great Britain) and Matthew Richardson (Great Britain), return to the track for the fourth season of the UCI Track Champions League meaning viewers across the continent will be able to sit back and enjoy a star-studded roster of Olympic and World champions fans go wheel-to-wheel.
Scott Young, SVP content and production at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, said: “Track cycling emerged as one of the most-watched sports across our channels during the Olympic Games Paris 2024. We are thrilled to welcome back our new Olympic and World Champions as they compete again at the highest level in the UCI Track Champions League. Following an incredible summer and our ongoing investments and innovations in the sport, we anticipate even greater fan engagement as we strive to elevate track cycling to new heights.”
After a thrilling Olympic Games, 72 of the world’s best male and female riders are ready for more intense battles beginning in the Olympic Velodrome in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France on Saturday 23 November. 27 countries will be represented on the Sprint roster, featuring a staggering six Olympic, five UCI World Champions and six Continental champions. The Endurance League will be made up of an equally impressive five 2024 UCI World Champions, three Paris 2024 Olympic medallists and three current Continental champions from 19 different countries, making this one of the highest-level competitions in track cycling.
The world-class roster, technology-driven live show, global broadcast strategy and immersive fan experience ensured the 2023 UCI Track Champions League was the most successful yet. Along with the millions of viewers watching at home, a record 19,600 spectators filled the velodromes to witness the racing live, including two sold-out nights in London. After five thrilling rounds, Ellesse Andrews (New Zealand), Katie Archibald (Great Britain), Dylan Bibic (Canada) and Harrie Lavreysen (Netherlands) were crowned overall champions.