IRONMAN Unveils 2025 Broadcast Schedule with Free Live Coverage of Pro Series Events Starting at Geelong

TAMPA, Fla. – March 21, 2025

IRONMAN has officially announced its broadcast lineup for the 2025 season, which will encompass all 18 events from the IRONMAN Pro Series™ over the span of nine months. The action kicks off this weekend with the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong triathlon in Victoria, Australia. Following a remarkable year in 2024, which attracted over 36 million views across live and replay broadcasts, triathlon enthusiasts will once again have the opportunity to witness six full-distance IRONMAN® races and eight IRONMAN® 70.3® triathlons, including the exhilarating women’s and men’s IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, France, and Kona, Hawai`i, alongside a two-day IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Marbella, Spain.

Broadcast Availability

For viewers in the United States and Canada, live coverage will be exclusively available on Outside TV. International audiences can catch the races on various platforms such as proseries.ironman.com, the IRONMAN Triathlon YouTube channel, DAZN, iQIYI, and L’Equipe in France. A comprehensive recap will be uploaded to YouTube, with on-demand playback accessible via DAZN and Outside+ for viewers in the U.S. and Canada.

Enhanced Viewing Experience

“Last year, the IRONMAN Pro Series enthralled triathlon fans, engaging both seasoned supporters and newcomers alike,” shared Julia Polloreno, Vice President of Content Production and Distribution for The IRONMAN Group. “We are excited to unveil our second season, aiming to expand our audience and offer even more thrilling races and memorable moments. This year, we are breaking new ground in live coverage through innovative broadcast techniques that will enhance our storytelling. With seven new host venues slated for the 2025 season, fans can anticipate exploring extraordinary race locations.”

Groundbreaking Technology

In line with the mission to elevate the broadcast experience, this year will see professional athletes equipped with GPS trackers that provide real-time data and position updates to the studio and the on-screen leaderboard. Additionally, certain races will utilize Starlink satellite technology to mitigate dark zones, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.

New Voices in Commentary

The commentary team will welcome exciting new faces this season, including 10-time IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Daniela Ryf, along with five-time IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Craig Alexander. They will be joining a seasoned team of commentators, composed of esteemed figures in the sport, such as Hall of Famers Greg Welch and Michellie Jones, along with three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae, and IRONMAN champions Dede Griesbauer and Michael Lovato. Matt Lieto will additionally provide course and studio analysis throughout the 2025 season.

Guest Commentary Insights

Throughout the season, various guest commentators will contribute unique insights and perspectives to enhance the live coverage.

Upcoming Race in Geelong

This Sunday, the excitement begins in Geelong, where nearly 60 professional athletes will compete in the inaugural event of the 2025 IRONMAN Pro Series.

Full Broadcast Schedule

Here’s the complete broadcast schedule for the 2025 IRONMAN events:

• Mar. 23: IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong – Geelong, Victoria, Australia
• Mar. 30: ISUZU IRONMAN South Africa African Championship – Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa
• Apr. 5: Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside – Oceanside, California, USA
• Apr. 26: Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas North American Championship – The Woodlands, Texas, USA
• May 4: IRONMAN 70.3 Venice-Jesolo – Jesolo, Venice, Italy
• May 10: Intermountain Health IRONMAN 70.3 St. George North American Championship – St. George, Utah, USA
• May 18: IRONMAN 70.3 Aix-en-Provence – Aix-en-Provence, France
• Jun. 1: IRONMAN Hamburg European Championship (F Pro) – Hamburg, Germany
• Jun. 8: IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman – Cambridge, Maryland, USA
• Jun. 15: Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns – Cairns, Queensland, Australia
• Jun. 29: Mainova IRONMAN Frankfurt European Championship (M Pro) – Frankfurt, Germany
• Jul. 13: IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea – Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom
• Jul. 20: Athletic Brewing IRONMAN Lake Placid – Lake Placid, New York, USA
• Aug. 31: IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See-Kaprun – Zell am See, Austria
• Sept. 14: IRONMAN World Championship – Men’s Race – Nice, France
• Oct. 11: IRONMAN World Championship – Women’s Race – Kona, Hawai`i, USA
• Nov. 8-9: IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship – Marbella, Spain

Behind the Scenes Content

The popular series “A Fighting Chance” will be back on the IRONMAN Triathlon YouTube channel, offering fans exclusive behind-the-scenes content from selected professional athletes as they prepare for their races.

Pre-season Insights

A four-episode pre-season show is now available, featuring favorites like Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden, Taylor Knibb, Magnus Ditlev, and Kat Matthews, offering viewers a glimpse into their training and goals for the year.

Pre-race Show for Geelong

A pre-race show will also air ahead of the IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong, featuring insights from the 2024 IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Jelle Geens, alongside Australian hopefuls Jasmine Brown, Kurt McDonald, and Nat Van Coevorden discussing race strategies.

Upcoming Race Previews

In an updated format for the 2025 season, each IRONMAN Pro Series race will feature a special episode preceding the event, including recaps of previous races, interviews with winners, updates on points standings, and race previews, all enriched by commentary from Daniela Ryf.

Learn More

To find out more about the new IRONMAN Pro Series and the live broadcasts of the 2025 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events worldwide, visit proseries.ironman.com.

For additional information about the IRONMAN brand and its global events, check out www.ironman.com.

Contact Information

Media inquiries can be directed to [email protected].

About the IRONMAN Pro Series

The IRONMAN Pro Series™ is a year-long global championship series that highlights and rewards leading professional triathletes vying for points and prize money en route to the coveted title of IRONMAN Pro Series champion, along with a share of the substantial $1.7 million USD year-end bonus pool. Athletes will also be competing for individual prize money at each IRONMAN Pro Series event, totaling over $2.5 million USD, and racing for desired world championship qualifying slots. Open to approximately 1,000 eligible professional triathletes globally, the IRONMAN Pro Series signals a transformative era in IRONMAN racing where every second counts. The 2025 season will feature 18 events across 17 stunning locations, blending six IRONMAN® and eight IRONMAN® 70.3® races with the IRONMAN World Championship races and the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. Additionally, over 40 other events outside of the Pro Series will provide opportunities for professional triathletes to compete for world championship qualifying spots and over $1.8 million USD in prize money, resulting in a total professional prize pool exceeding $6 million USD in 2025. For detailed information, please visit proseries.ironman.com.

About The IRONMAN Group

The IRONMAN Group is the foremost global organizer of mass participation sporting events, overseeing a range of competitions including the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, and more. This includes premier events such as the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™, UTMB® World Series trail-running events, and Epic Series™ mountain bike races. The IRONMAN Group has grown from a single race in 1978 to a global phenomenon, with hundreds of events spanning over 55 countries. For more on the IRONMAN Group, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.