In German-speaking countries, the broadcast schedule remains clearly structured. Eurosport will air select races on linear TV, while Discovery+ remains the primary platform for all live World Cup broadcasts. The offering is supplemented by replays, highlights, and on-demand content. In certain markets, additional content may also be available via HBO Max, depending on the respective rights.

At the same time, the ownership issue surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery is causing a stir behind the scenes. The group, which owns Eurosport and Discovery+, is currently undergoing a phase of profound restructuring and has simultaneously agreed to a takeover deal by Paramount Skydance. The billion-dollar deal is still subject to regulatory reviews in the U.S. and Europe. If it goes through, Discovery+ would become part of a new, significantly larger media group. 

For mountain biking, however, this development is not decisive in the short term. The existing broadcast rights should be secured in the long term and are expected to continue regardless of changes in ownership. This means that the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Cup will remain anchored in the Eurosport and Discovery+ ecosystem for the time being—as far as we know, even if the balance of power in the media landscape shifts significantly behind the scenes. For fans, this means stable access to all the major races of the season—starting with the opener in South Korea in early May.

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