Overview
- ARD and ZDF obtained comprehensive TV, online, and radio rights to national DSV World Cup events through the 2029/2030 season.
- Coverage spans alpine skiing, ski jumping, cross-country, Nordic combined, ski cross, freestyle, and snowboard, plus the Biathlon World Team Challenge in Gelsenkirchen.
- Flagship fixtures such as the Vierschanzentournee in Germany and the Kandahar downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen remain available free to air.
- DSV’s Stefan Schwarzbach called the extension a strong signal for winter sports, citing reach that supports athlete visibility and grassroots development.
- ARD’s Axel Balkausky and ZDF’s Yorck Polus reported strong TV and streaming demand for winter sport, underscoring the value of continuity across platforms.