Scott Young, EVP at WBD Sports Europe
Scott Young joined WBD Sports in 2020. He is EVP and oversees its central and localised sports content in 75 markets globally and across all of WBD Sports' flagship events including delivery of the Olympic Games in Europe.
A sports media leader, Young holds more than 30 years’ industry experience and has a proven track record of harnessing technology and on-screen innovations to unlock the power of sport. Previously, Young headed up Sky Sports’ award-winning Formula 1 coverage. Prior to this, Young oversaw the transformation of IMG’s Television Production unit in South East Asia, which followed a five-year stint as the Head of Television and Content at V8 Supercars in Australia.
After spending more than a decade at Network Ten as the Head of Sport Production, Young’s motorsport expertise saw him lead the production of Network Ten’s entire sports rights portfolio including premium categories spanning Formula 1, MotoGP, the World Rally Championship, Indy Car, World Superbikes and Red Bull Air Race.
Within a great number of achievements, Young was also Executive Producer for the Network Ten’s 2007 Rugby World Cup coverage and lead a team of more than 100 in France for the tournament. He oversaw the planning and production of the world feed for the UCI Road World Championships’ inaugural event in the Southern Hemisphere in September 2010 and developed the world and domestic production units for the Olympic class sailing event, Perth 2011.
Young’s background is diverse. Starting in radio, he moved into media via music television powerhouse, MTV. Then expanded into live broadcast, animated features, format series in Australia, brand-funded programming and worked on the world-renowned documentary series, Human Nature.
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TOURNAMENT OF SURPRISES DELIVERS RECORD ROLAND-GARROS STREAMING AUDIENCE ON HBO MAX IN EUROPE
HBO Max in Europe powers more Roland-Garros streaming viewers than ever before Eurosport Germany and Poland secure record-breaking audiences after Zverev and Chwalińska power their way to the men’s and women’s singles finals respectively Huge rise in tennis fans consuming video content on web, app and social platforms
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Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and World Series of Poker (WSOP) have agreed a three-year partnership which will see the world’s leading poker event - held annually in Las Vegas since 1970 – broadcast across WBD channels and platforms in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
‘THE TOPURIAS’ ARRIVES ON HBO MAX AND TNT SPORTS IN JUNE
• The new docuseries, produced by Señor Mono, traces the journey of two-time UFC world champion Ilia Topuria from his first featherweight title fight to the present day, following the UFC’s announcement confirming that he will fight in the most important bout in the history of the world’s biggest MMA event on 14 June at the White House • The series offers unique access to the inner circle of the Georgian Spanish fighter and reveals his more personal side, his relationship with his team and friends, and his life beyond the UFC Octagon • ‘THE TOPURIAS’ will premiere globally on HBO Max from Friday 5th June and TNT Sports from Sunday 7th June.
TNT SPORTS EXTENDS AMBITIOUS COMMONWEALTH GAMES COVERAGE PLANS BY PARTNERING WITH PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTER 5
- Plans will bring Glasgow 2026 to audiences across the United Kingdom - Exclusive English-language free-to-air partner 5 will offer extensive daily highlights from the Games - Every medal broadcast exclusively live available at no extra cost to HBO Max subscribers, starting from £4.99 (HBO Max Basic with Ads plan) in the UK
EUROSPORT AND TNT SPORTS TO BROADCAST OVER 300 HOURS OF LIVE SPORT THIS WEEKEND
Over 300 hours of world-class sport will be broadcast LIVE across TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max* this weekend including: UEFA Champions League Final (TNT Sports and HBO Max) Roland-Garros Grand Slam action (Eurosport, TNT Sports and HBO Max) Climax of the Giro d’Italia Grand Tour (Eurosport, TNT Sports and HBO Max) Every match of Gallagher PREM Rugby penultimate round (TNT Sports and HBO Max) Adobe Women’s FA Cup Final (TNT Sports and HBO Max) MotoGP’s Italian GP (TNT Sports and HBO Max) WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series (Eurosport, TNT Sports and HBO Max)
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY TO SERVE UP THE MOST COMPLETE ROLAND-GARROS VIEWING EXPERIENCE EVER
900 matches available for fans on HBO Max, TNT Sports and Eurosport with live coverage of the main draw beginning on Sunday 24 May New TNT Sports 360 studio show to bring U.K. viewers a combined multi-court and studio experience HBO Max features including Multiview and Key Moments take tennis coverage to new heights
IT’S COMING HOME… MASTERS FOOTBALL IS BACK ON TNT SPORTS
• Masters Football returns to London for one night only — a celebration of elite talent, fierce rivalries and unforgettable moments • Tickets for the event at OVO Arena Wembley are still available with live and exclusive coverage via TNT Sports and HBO Max
TNT SPORTS AND HBO MAX TO DELIVER ALL-DAY EMIRATES FA CUP FINAL CELEBRATION AS MANCHESTER CITY FACE CHELSEA AT WEMBLEY
The magic of the Emirates FA Cup takes centre stage on Saturday 16 May as seven-time winners Manchester City meet eight-time winners Chelsea in the final live on TNT Sports and HBO Max from 9am.
TNT SPORTS AND EUROSPORT UNVEILS PUNDIT AND COMMENTATOR ROSTER FOR 2026 ROLAND-GARROS
Two Weeks of Coverage from Paris to Feature Tennis Icon Venus Williams and Hall of Fame Tennis Legends Including Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Lindsay Davenport, Jim Courier & More, Part of TNT Sports’ Expansive Cross-Platform Coverage of Roland-Garros Returning Favourites Including Grand Slam Champions Mats Wilander, Chris Evert and Boris Becker Will Continue Covering the Action Across Europe Johanna Konta and Henri Leconte Join All-Star On-Air Team Including Alex Corretja, Tim Henman and Laura Robson in Paris
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY DEBUTS NEW ORIGINAL SERIES DOCUMENTING DEFENDER RALLY AT THE DAKAR RALLY
Sara Price: Chasing Dakar, the new original docuseries produced by Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) premieres from 15 May Episodes available on WBD’s channels and platforms internationally including TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland, Eurosport across Europe and Discovery Channel in USA Narrated by Emmy-winning actress Gillian Anderson, three episodes document Defender Rally as it goes for glory at the 2026 Dakar Rally
EUROSPORT AND TNT SPORTS TO BROADCAST OVER 4,000 LIVE HOURS ACROSS A SUMMER OF SPORT
TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max will bring fans over 4,000 hours of world-class live sport this May, June and July WBD’s Summer of Sport includes Grand Tour Cycling, Roland-Garros, FA Cup and UEFA Finals and the Commonwealth Games
EVERY GRAND TOUR STAGE WILL BE SHOWN LIVE ACROSS EUROPE ON HBO MAX, EUROSPORT AND TNT SPORTS
The Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta Femenina headline an action-packed period of cycling in May Exclusive coverage of every Giro d’Italia stage available on Warner Bros. Discovery’s platforms across Europe and USA Cycling has a new streaming home on HBO Max in the UK with The Breakaway studio show set to visit live audiences throughout the 2026 Giro d’Italia
WHERE TO WATCH WHOOP UCI MOUNTAIN BIKE WORLD SERIES ACTION IN 2026
The 2026 WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series will be streamed across the globe via WBD Sports’ network including HBO Max, Eurosport and TNT Sports, as well as a host of broadcast partners.
GIRO D’ITALIA WILL CONTINUE TO BE SHOWN ON WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY’S PLATFORMS ACROSS EUROPE AND USA
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) extends its coverage of the men’s and women’s Giro d’Italia, Strade Bianche, Milan-Sanremo, Il Lombardia and additional races to bring more live action to millions of viewers across Europe and USA* WBD will show races on HBO Max, Eurosport across Europe and TNT Sports in the UK and Ireland Long-term agreement with RCS extends WBD’s coverage of the Giro d’Italia beyond 30 years
MARLY GRAV WILL BE SHOWN LIVE ON HBO MAX ACROSS EUROPE AND USA
Marly Grav, one of Europe’s most acclaimed gravel events and part of the 2026 Gravelking UCI Gravel World Series, will receive global exposure this season through Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) channels and platforms.
