ITV to air Longines Global Champions Tour show jumping

ITV has partnered with Global Champions to air highlights from the 2025 season of the Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and GCL team series.

ITVX will also broadcast the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London live this August.

This collaboration marks the first time LGCT and GCL highlights will be featured on ITVX, making the sport of show jumping more accessible than before to a UK audience.

The 2025 LGCT and GCL calendar spans destinations including Paris, Monaco, Rome, New York and London, showcasing the best of international show jumping with the world’s top riders and horses.

The new broadcast deal, featuring all 14 events, ensures UK viewers can follow the action throughout the season, including the team battles of the GCL and the elite Grand Prix competitions of the LGCT.

Jan Tops, founder and president of Global Champions, said: “We are thrilled to bring the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL to ITVX viewers. This partnership opens up our sport to a wider audience in the UK, where equestrianism has such a passionate and knowledgeable following. It’s a milestone moment for show jumping as we continue to grow our global reach and inspire new fans.”

Richard Botchway, assistant commissioner, ITV Sport, added: “We’re delighted to add the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL highlights to ITVX. With the live Grand Prix from London included, our viewers will get to experience the drama, precision and elegance of world-class show jumping. It’s a thrilling sport that we’re proud to showcase for a free to air audience.”