PUNE, 19th January 2026 : A new era dawns upon Indian cycling with Pune set to establish itself as a Global District with the inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, India’s first UCI 2.2 category multi-stage road race, unveiling distribution plans with two of the world’s premier broadcasters, JioStar and Warner Brothers Discovery.
The landmark five-day race, starting on 19 January 2026, will see a fierce competition between riders from 28 teams who have arrived in Pune from Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa tackling challenging routes of 437-kms through the Deccan Plateau and Sahyadri Range, blending high-stakes sport with the region’s rich heritage.
Having last week named former Indian cricket captain Mahinder Singh Dhoni as the Goodwill Ambassador for Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, the organisers have now announced another major addition to the most exciting event, bringing Star Sports and JioHotstar onboard for LIVE broadcast in India, and Warner Brothers Discovery’s OTT platforms, HBO Max and Discovery+, for live streaming in Europe. Additionally, the live stream can be accessed around the world outside of India on www.punegrandtour.in. These broadcast arrangements will reach millions, showcasing Pune’s newly laid cycling routes through the district’s scenic and diverse landscapes and cultural legacy.
The Eurosport and Eurosport Asia television channels – the home of all cycling – will showcase Highlight packages across 61+ countries combined.
Live English commentary of the Tour will be anchored by acclaimed television presenter Ned Boulting, who has reported on every Tour de France since 2003. He will be joined by former professional cyclist Graham Jones, a five-time Tour de France rider, and former Indian cyclist Abhijit Sett. The commentary team combines decades of elite racing experience and broadcast expertise to deliver authoritative and engaging coverage of the India’s first UCI approved cycling Tour.
Mr. Jitendra Dudi (IAS), Collector, Pune District and In-charge Bajaj Pune Grand Tour said, “We are extremely delighted to bring Bajaj Pune Grand Tour to the global audience and establish Pune and India permanently in the UCI cycling calendar. The Pune Grand Tour is a collaborative effort by Pune District Administration, Government of Maharashtra and Cycling Federation of India, that brings together the best of international as well as home grown Indian riders. We are confident that sports fans across the world will enjoy watching the arrival of India on the global cycling stage.”
Broadcast Details:
- LIVE Streaming
Star Sports & JioHotstar: India Sub-continent and India respectively
HBO Max & Discovery+ : 70+ territories including all major markets in Europe.
- HIGHLIGHTS
Eurosport 1: 50+ countries
Eurosport Asia: 11 countries
- Commentators
Ned Boulting, Graham Jones and Abhijit Sett
