The Seven Network, Official Broadcaster of Equestrian Events & Documentaries, a Major Win for the Sport
In a major win for equestrian members, fans and athletes, the Seven Network picking up broadcast rights to the world’s best equestrian events, including the FEI World Championships 2022, featuring up to 100 hours of event coverage to be streamed live, free and in HD* on 7plus.
With coverage from Herning now available on-demand from the vast library, viewers can recap equestrian and para-equestrian events from Herning, and get ready to watch Pratoni, live as the action unfolds, or catch up following the event, with on-demand content available for streaming on 7plus.
An all-encompassing equestrian showcase, Seven’s coverage of the Championships will highlight all disciplines across the event including, jumping, dressage, para-dressage, vaulting, eventing, driving and endurance across its live, on-demand and highlights coverage shows on 7two and 7plus.
In a highlight for Australian equestrian fans, eight-time Olympian Andrew Hoy will take centre stage with his silver and bronze-medal winning mount from last year’s Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, Vassily de Lassos. Andrew has won three Olympic gold medals, two silvers and a bronze, and will compete for Australia in the eventing competition at the FEI World Championships 2022 at Pratoni, which starts on 15 September.
Then we can all look forward to watching 9-time World Champion Boyd Exell compete in the Driving as he looks to defend his World Championship title.
“This is terrific news for equestrian, enabling the sport to reach a new audience of fans, as well as loyal and enthusiastic members and supporters of our team. This level of coverage for equestrian is unprecedented and we are pleased with the on-going support provided by the Seven Network,” said EA CEO, Darren Gocher.
Schedule of upcoming LIVE Equestrian events and documentaries on 7Plus
Here's what fans can expect to watch in the coming months.
Aug 27 Sat 1:15am EST | GCL Round 1, Valkenswaard
Aug 27 Sat 10:00pm EST | GCL Round 2, Valkenswaard
Aug 28 Sun 1:30am EST | LGCT Grand Prix, Valkenswaard
Sep 3 Sat 00:15am EST | GCL Round 1, Rome
Sep 3 Sat 9:35pm EST | GCL Round 2, Rome
Sep 4 Sun 1:00am EST | LGCT Grand Prix, Rome
Sep Wed 14 - Thus 15 TIME TBC | FEI Eventing World Championships, Italy
Sep 21-25 TIME TBC | FEI Eventing World Championships, Italy
Sep 24 Sat 05:30am EST | GCL Round 1, New York
Sep 25 Sun 02:30am EST | GCL Round 2, New York
Sep 25 Sun 06:00am EST | LGCT Grand Prix, New York
Oct 20 Thur TIME TBC | GCL Round 1, Riyadh
Oct 22 Sat TIME TBC | GCL Round 2, Riyadh
Oct 22 Sat TIME TBC | LGCT Grand Prix, Riyadh
Oct 22-Sat TIME TBC | FEI Endurance World Championships, Italy
Nov 18 Fri 04:10am EST | GCL Quarterfinal, Prague
Nov 19 Sat 04:10am EST | GCL Semifinal, Prague
Nov 20 Sun 4:10am EST | LGCT Super Grand Prix, Prague
Nov 20 Sun 23:40pm EST | GCL Final, Prague
If that’s not enough equestrian footage, you can also check out the equestrian hub and equestrian channel.
7plus EQUESTRIAN HUB
https://7plus.com.au/equestrian
Plus don’t miss these show pages – where the following are new this year:
- FEI World Championships Replays https://7plus.com.au/fei-world-championships
- RIDE | FEI Original Documentary https://7plus.com.au/ride
- Global Champions Replays https://7plus.com.au/global-champions
- The Insider | GCTV Magazine Show https://7plus.com.au/the-insider
- Pursuit of Greatness https://7plus.com.au/pursuit-of-greatness
7plus EQUESTRIAN CHANNEL
Equestrian Channel – sharing the best of the FEI World Championships and Longines Global Champions Tour