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EVENTS.COM NAMED GLOBAL PARTNER OF WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY SPORTS’ EVENTS DIVISION

14 May 2025 - Last updated 16 May 2025

  • Events.com Becomes a Main Partner of the Three Global Competitions Promoted by the Events Division of Warner Bros. Discovery Sports: the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, the FIM Endurance World Championship, and the FIM Speedway Grand Prix
  • Multi-Year Exclusive Partnership Solidifies Position of Events.com as Leader in Global Event Technology and Expands its Global Reach Through Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ Leading Media and Entertainment Ecosystem

 

Events.com, a global innovator powering the experience economy through event discovery, management, sponsorship, and AI-driven insights, has been confirmed as Global Partner for Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ Events division from 2025 to 2028. As part of this multi-year agreement, Events.com will serve as a main partner across all three of Warner Bros. Discovery Sports owned and promoted global competitions: the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, the FIM Endurance World Championship, and the FIM Speedway Grand Prix. Warner Bros. Discovery Sports delivers these events as part of its long-term partnerships with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) — the global governing bodies responsible for managing all international cycling and motorcycle racing disciplines.

 Warner Bros. Discovery Sports has selected Events.com, a company founded by passionate athletes with deep roots in the international sports community, for this strategic partnership to power the ticketing and fan engagement technology behind some of the world’s most thrilling sports events.

 

By integrating the cutting-edge technology and ticketing solutions of Events.com into Warner Bros. Discovery Sports global event ecosystem, the collaboration opens the door to unique opportunities for international promotion and revenue growth, solidifying the presence of Events.com in world-class sport events, and beyond. Through this exclusive partnership, Events.com also unlocks access to Warner Bros. Discovery portfolio which features iconic brands such as HBO, CNN, Discovery Channel, among many others - reaching hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide through TV, streaming services and social media.

By securing category exclusivity sponsorship of Event Ticketing Technology we will bring people together through unforgettable experiences at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ events. Every day, Events.com helps people do the things they love, and this partnership is a key step toward expressing our vision for the future of event technology,” said Stephen Partridge, President, Co-Founder, and COO of Events.com. “Aligning with Warner Bros. Discovery Sports’ premier cycling and motorcycling properties allows us to showcase our innovative event technology on a global stage while creating a more seamless and rewarding experience for both fans and event creators. This strategic agreement will expand our global footprint in the $936 billion dollar event sector.”

Patrick Maitrot, Head of International Sales & Partnership at Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe, said: "We are delighted to partner with Events.com. Their innovative approach to the events business and their commitment to an active lifestyle make them the perfect match for our series. With every event we deliver, we aim to stay one step ahead—setting trends and driving innovation at every turn. This collaboration not only brings on board a new strategic ally but also strengthens our ambition to keep redefining how global events are managed and promoted in the future."

Events.com helps event creators manage, market, and monetize the entire lifecycle of an event, from local fundraisers to global festivals, sporting events and more. With end-to-end event management solutions, Events.com gives creators access to a suite of tools at every step. The platform offers a-la-carte or bundled solutions to sell, promote, sponsor, and execute events all connected through powerful insights to help ensure a smooth event experience from start to finish.

The 2025 Events season at WBD Sports is officially underway, marked by the thrilling opener of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Araxá, Minas Gerais (Brazil), and the FIM Endurance World Championship, which kicked off with the iconic 24 Heures Motos in Le Mans (France). The FIM Speedway Grand Prix has also launched its season, starting with the opening round in Landshut (Germany).

Fans can follow every moment live or on-demand via Warner Bros. Discovery’s extensive portfolio of channels and platforms, including Eurosport (across Europe) and TNT Sports (UK & Ireland), with streaming available on discovery+ and Max*(US included).


*Max is available in Europe in France, Greece, Iberia, the Nordics, Turkey, Central and Eastern Europe; HBO Max is WBD’s streaming platform in Belgium and the Netherlands; discovery+ is the streaming platform for Germany, Austria, Italy and the United Kingdom ahead of Max launching in 2026. 

 

 

 

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