Previously it only had highlights in the territory
Warner Bros. Discovery has agreed a deal with the EBU to broadcast all International Biathlon Union (IBU) events on its platforms in the UK and Ireland for the remainder of the season, effective immediately.
The broadcaster had previously only been able to show highlights in the UK and Ireland, as part of a renewal last year that also had live rights in 44 countries and territories across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.
However, fans will now be able to watch the competition live on Eurosport and discovery+, starting with the fifth stage of the IBU Biathlon World Cup from Ruhpolding, Germany this week, this week until 15 January. The deal also includes the IBU Biathlon World Championships - set to take place next month from Oberhof, Germany, from 8-19 February.
2022-23 Biathlon key dates:
Biathlon World Championships (Men’s and Women’s)
10-19 February; Oberhof, Germany
BMW IBU World Cup (Men’s and Women’s)
Stage 1: 29 November – 4 December; Kontiolahti, Finland
Stage 2: 8-11 December; Hochfilzen, Austria
Stage 3: 15-18 December; Le Grand-Bornand, France
Stage 4: 5-8 January; Pokljuka, Slovenia
Stage 5: 11-15 January; Ruhpolding, Germany
Stage 6: 19-22 January; Antholz-Anterselva, Italy
Stage 7: 2-5 March; Nove Mesto na Morave, Czech Republic
Stage 8: 9-12 March; Ostersund, Sweden
Stage 9: 16-19 March; Oslo Holmenkollen Norway
At the time of the original renewal, Warner Bros. Discovery vice president, sports rights acquisitions and syndication Trojan Paillot said: “Our deep winter sports heritage and expertise has seen us bring the biggest moments in biathlon to fans for more than 30 years. We also possess a proven track record of engaging wide audiences around the best winter sports events, such as reaching a record number of viewers for an Olympic Winter Games, while telling the stories of winter sports events and athletes all year-round as part of the most comprehensive live content offering.
“We are pleased to agree a new long-term partnership with the EBU to ensure the world’s best biathlon events remain on our channels and platforms for the widest possible audience to enjoy for years to come.”
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