Elite equestrian sport reaches millions of American viewers through new one-hour television program featuring world’s top show jumping competitions
Global Champions has announced a groundbreaking television partnership with CBS Sports Network to launch a dedicated one-hour series covering the prestigious Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and Global Champions League (GCL) team competitions. This landmark broadcasting deal represents a significant expansion in bringing elite show jumping to mainstream American television audiences.
Show Jumping Comes to Prime Time Television
The new CBS Sports Network series will showcase dynamic highlights from both individual LGCT competitions and team-based GCL events, offering viewers unprecedented access to the world’s most prestigious show jumping venues and competitions. Each episode will feature the sport’s most talented riders and horses competing at iconic locations from New York to Paris, culminating in the dramatic season finale in Prague.
The television program will capture the speed, skill, and strategic elements that make elite show jumping compelling viewing, presenting the sport’s unique combination of individual excellence and team dynamics to millions of new American fans.
Industry Leader Welcomes Broadcast Expansion
Jan Tops, President and Founder of Longines Global Champions Tour, emphasized the partnership’s significance for equestrian sport development:
“This partnership with CBS Sports Network is a huge step forward for show jumping. Bringing our sport into the homes of millions of sports fans across the United States is not only a game-changer for our visibility, but also for the long-term growth of equestrian sports on a global scale. The LGCT and GCL combine individual brilliance and team strategy in a way that is tailor-made for television broadcast – and with CBS Sports Network, we have the perfect platform to showcase the energy, elegance, and excitement of our competitions.”
Growing Global Audience for Equestrian Sports
This CBS Sports Network partnership continues Global Champions’ strategic commitment to expanding show jumping’s accessibility through premium broadcast partnerships and innovative sports content. As interest in equestrian sports continues to grow internationally, this television deal marks a pivotal milestone in transforming elite show jumping into a truly global sporting spectacle.
The series will provide American audiences with comprehensive coverage of the world’s top show jumping competitions, featuring Olympic-level riders, championship horses, and the dramatic storylines that unfold throughout each competitive season.
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