The World Surf League (WSL), the global home of competitive surfing, is thrilled to announce a collaboration with NBC Sports, the official broadcaster of the 2024 Paris Olympics, to produce an Olympic documentary series, Tahiti Bound.
With surfing making its return to the Olympic stage this year in Paris, the WSL and NBC Sports have partnered on a new series that will feature the stories and journeys of qualified Olympians and Team USA athletes on this season’s WSL Championship Tour and the road to the 2024 Olympic surfing competition in Tahiti.
CNBC and Peacock will present six action-packed 44-minute episodes, highlighting the world-class athletes on their journeys to Teahupo’o, with the first installment set to premiere this Sunday, March 3, at 1 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock.
Additionally, there will also be a single highlight show recapping the Olympic Games and the 2024 WSL CT results, Tahiti to Trestles, airing Sunday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. All seven episodes will also be available on the NBC Sports YouTube Channel. To view the entire schedule, see the chart at the bottom of the release.
“Paris is re-imagining the presentation of the Olympics in so many exciting ways, and staging the surfing competition in Tahiti will provide one of the most evocative backdrops imaginable,” said Joe Gesue, senior vice president of Olympic programming and executive editor of NBC Sports. “Partnering with the WSL for such in-depth access to the athletes’ personal journeys to this unique Olympic setting aligns perfectly with our commitment to storytelling.”
“2024 is set to be a transformative year for the sport thanks, in large part, to the Olympic Games, which is the biggest stage in the world,” said Cherie Cohen, WSL chief revenue officer. “The WSL is in an ideal position to provide content, access, and insights that will significantly enhance NBC’s coverage of the Games. This partnership is also a fantastic opportunity to bring the compelling stories of our athletes on the road to Tahiti to NBC’s audience.”
Throughout the series, fans will get insights into the lives of surfing’s biggest stars, such as reigning Olympic champion and five-time world champion Carissa Moore, two-time world champion John John Florence, and 2023 world champion Caroline Marks, as well as up-and-comers Griffin Colapinto and surfing phenomenon Caity Simmers.
The next stop on the 2024 WSL Championship Tour is the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal, opening on March 6, 2024, and holding a competition window through March 16. The event will broadcast LIVE on WorldSurfLeague.com and the free WSL app. Check out all the new ways to watch from the WSL’s broadcast partners.
For more information, please visit WorldSurfLeague.com.
About NBC Sports
NBC Sports connects people to the moments that matter most and serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. As the sports division of NBCUniversal, NBC Sports presents premier content across linear platforms NBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, as well numerous digital sites, including Peacock. NBC Sports possesses an unparalleled collection of media rights agreements, partnering with some of the most prestigious sports properties in the world: the International Olympic Committee and United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NFL, Big Ten Conference, NASCAR, INDYCAR, PGA TOUR, Notre Dame, The R&A, PGA of America, USGA, Churchill Downs, Premier League, MLB, Tour de France, Roland-Garros, and many more. It also consists of NBC Sports Next, a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to all NBCUniversal digital applications in sports and technology within its three groups: Youth & Recreational Sports, Golf, and Betting & Gaming.
About the WSL
The World Surf League (WSL) is the global home of competitive surfing, crowning World Champions since 1976 and showcasing the world’s best surfing. The WSL oversees surfing’s global competitive landscape and sets the standard for elite performance in the most dynamic playing field in all of sports. With a firm commitment to its values, the WSL prioritizes the protection of the ocean, equality, and the sport’s rich heritage, while championing progression and innovation.
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