TNT Sports Premieres Documentary on Pogačar
The 45-minute film Anatomy of a GOAT profiles cyclist Tadej Pogačar and is the first in a TNT Sports series on the greatest athletes of all time.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Cycling
TNT Sports will premiere Anatomy of a GOAT, a 45-minute documentary profiling five-time Tour de France winner Tadej Pogačar, on Saturday 7 November on TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max. The film is the first in a series of TNT Sports shows about the greatest athletes of all time.
Why it matters
The documentary places Pogačar in the context of cycling's all-time greats, with Eddy Merckx stating that Pogačar is now above him. Its launch as the opening entry in a new series signals TNT Sports' focus on sports legacy storytelling.
The documentary runs 45 minutes and is set against Pogačar's five Tour de France wins. Viewership figures and audience reception following the premiere were not available at the time of the release.
The players
Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar is a Slovenian professional road cyclist who rides for UAE Team Emirates-XRG and has won the Tour de France five times.
Eddy Merckx
Eddy Merckx is a Belgian former professional cyclist widely regarded as one of the greatest riders in the sport's history.
Alberto Contador
Alberto Contador is a retired Spanish professional cyclist and multiple Grand Tour winner.
TNT Sports
TNT Sports is a British sports broadcaster that produces and distributes sports programming, including the Anatomy of a GOAT series.
The details
Anatomy of a GOAT features appearances from people who work and race alongside Pogačar, including teammates and rivals, along with brief contributions from Pogačar himself. Alberto Contador is quoted saying it is very hard to find an athlete in any discipline so much better than rivals.
Timeline
Saturday 7 November: Anatomy of a GOAT premieres on TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max.
Season Trajectory
Eddy Merckx, long considered the benchmark for greatness in professional cycling, has publicly stated that Pogačar now stands above him. The documentary places Pogačar's five Tour de France titles directly against that historical yardstick.
Viewers can watch the 45-minute documentary on TNT Sports, Eurosport or HBO Max starting Saturday 7 November. It is the first in a TNT Sports series, so further profiles of other athletes are expected to follow.
The takeaway
Pogačar's five Tour de France wins and the Merckx comparison make this documentary a useful lens on how cycling's all-time rankings are being redrawn. Readers interested in the sport's history can use the film as a starting point for comparing riders across eras.
What happens next
Anatomy of a GOAT premieres Saturday 7 November on TNT Sports, Eurosport and HBO Max.
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