Live Sport

Our transformative live output encapsulates everything we stand for.

Honesty, integrity, and sustainability.

We are dedicated to our participants, contributors, and our audience because as far as FilmNova is concerned, they are one in the same.

From world beating superstars and amateur fanatics, to first timers, fun runners and everything in between, our productions crews constantly strive to provide an experience dedicated to delivering the very best television and film presentation.

Our audience trusts us to deliver, and we will never, ever let them down.

WOMENS FA CUP

We are producing Channel 4’s live coverage of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup for the next three seasons. Fronted by the dynamic new presenting duo Maisie Adam and Jill Scott, we will bring energy, humour and authenticity to the tournament, offering a fresh perspective on the matchday experience.

BOXING

FilmNova exclusively produces all of 5’s boxing output, filming 16 hours of live action across the UK from Brighton to Newcastle, showcasing some of the UK’s best talent.

PTO T100 SERIES

From Singapore to Dubai, via San Franciso, Las Vegas, Ibiza and London, this trailblazing series takes us right around the globe following 40 of triathlon’s stars as they compete for big prize money over a 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 18km run. We produce live coverage and fast turnaround highlights.

UK’S STRONGEST MAN

Working alongside organisers Ultimate Strongman and our broadcast partners 5, FilmNova produces the only Strongman competition shown live on television, anywhere in the world. Filmed across two weekends in June, the production has been nominated for a Broadcast Sport Award in both 2025 and 2026 along with an RTS award nomination.

THE BOAT RACE

Oxford v Cambridge on the Thames, in one of the worldʻs oldest and most famous amateur sporting events. Clare Balding hosts our coverage for BBC One, with Andrew Cotter in commentary.

GREAT MANCHESTER RUN

Manchester’s original and best-loved running event, featuring an elite field running a 10K course which runs right through the city and tens of thousands of fun runners and celebrities taking part in junior events, 10K and a half marathon. Broadcast by the BBC and presented by Gabby Logan.

DIAMOND LEAGUE

The UK leg of the Diamond League, held at a sold out London Stadium & featuring the world’s greatest athletes, including Noah Lyles & Keely Hodgkinson. Shown live in the UK on BBC1, as well as over 100 broadcasters globally.