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James Tzanoudakis is a sports broadcaster, live presenter, events host and trained BBC journalist whose career takes him from Grand Slam tennis courts to Olympic stadiums, Premier League football grounds, corporate stages and brand activations across the world. For over a decade, broadcasters, rights holders and major brands have trusted him to front their biggest moments.
He is meticulous, adaptable and at his sharpest when the pressure is on. Compelling, accurate and informative on television; commanding, entertaining and authoritative in front of tens of thousands in an arena. James is one of the most experienced, versatile and compelling live presenters in the world.
Career history
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BBC Wimbledon, 2025, 2024
BBC Bitesize, 2022, 2021
BBC News, 2016, 2015, 2014
BBC Sport, 2016, 2015, 2014
BBC East Midlands Today, 2016, 2015, 2014
BBC GNS, 2015
BBC Radio Leicester, 2015, 2014
BBC WM, 2014
BBC Radio Stoke, 2014
BBC Radio Nottingham, 2013
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, 2013
BBC Radio Derby, 2014, 2013
BBC Radio Northampton, 2013, 2012
BBC Radio Lincoln, 2012
BBC Radio Suffolk, 2012, 2011, 2010
Paris 2024 – Tennis
Paris 2024 – Modern Pentathlon
Santiago 2023 – Pan American Games, Modern Pentathlon
Santiago 2023 – Parapan American Games, Tennis
Tokyo 2020 – Modern Pentathlon
Rio 2016 – Tennis
Rio 2016 – Wheelchair Tennis
Rio 2016 – Rhythmic Gymnastics
Australian Open Bluezone Host – Melbourne, 2026
Dubai Padel P1 Tournament Host – UAE, 2025
US Open Stadium Host – New York, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019
Toronto National Bank Open – Grandstand Stadium and Social Media Host, 2025
BNP Paribas Open – California, 2025, 2018
Paris 2024 Olympic Games – Philipe Chatrier Host
Wimbledon BBC Tournament Presenter – London, 2025, 2024
Wimbledon BBC Qualifying Presenter – London, 2024
Santiago 2023 – Parapan American Games, Tennis Host – Chile 2023
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open – Stadium Host and Presenter – Abu Dhabi, 2023
US Open – Changeover Show Host – New York, 2022, 2021
Dow Tennis Classic – Michigan, 2022
Qatar Major 2022, Premier Padel – Doha, 2022
Qatar Total Energies Open – Doha, 2022
Qatar Exxon Mobil Open – Doha, 2022
Padel World Championships – Qatar, 2021
Dunlop – Elements of the Game Series, 2022, 2021
Rio 2016, Olympic Games
Rio 2016, Paralympic Games
Aeggon Classic, 2015
Aegon Nottingham Women’s Open, 2015
Aegon Nottingham Men’s Open, 2015
Ipswich Town TV Studio Presenter – Ipswich, 2025, 2024, 2023
BetOnline Studio Presenter – New York, 2024, 2023
Teqball Asia Tour – Dubai, 2023
Teqball European Tour – Spain, 2023
Teqball European Tour – Montenegro, 2023
World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola – London, 2022
World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca Cola – Cardiff, 2022
Teqball World Championships – Nuremberg, 2022
Teqball Masters – Krakow, 2022
Teqball Masters – Paris, 2022
Ipswich Town Stadium Annoucing – Suffolk, 2022
Teqball World Championships – Gliwice, 2021
Teqball European Tour – Warsaw, 2021
Teqball European Tour – Cervia, 2021
Bolt Global, Football Presenter- London, 2020, 2019
Teqball Masters – Saudi Arabia, 2019
Teqball World Championships – Budapest, 2019
Asia Pacific Beach Games – China, 2019
Websummit, co-host with Ronaldinho – Lisbon, 2019
Carlos Puyol vs Cafu All Stars Match – Teqball Host – Budapest, 2019
African Beach Games – Teqball Host – Cape Verde, 2019
Ipswich Town Football Club – Kit Launch, 2019
United Soccer Coaches Covention – Teqball Host – Chicago, 2019
Ipswich Town Football Club – Features, 2020, 2019, 2018
Teqball World Cup, France, 2018
Arsenal – Premier League Coverage, 2017
Football Writers Awards Ceremony, 2017
Hull City – Premier League Coverage, 2016, 2017
Stoke City – Regional Reporter for the Premier League, 2017, 2016, 2015
Leicester City – Regional Reporter for the Premier League, 2017, 2016, 2015
Manchester United – Premier League Coverage, 2016
Manchester City – Premier League Coverage, 2016
Bournemouth – Premier League Coverage, 2016
Southampton – Premier League Coverage, 2016
Aston Villa – Regional Reporter for the Premier League, 2016, 2015
West Bromwich Albion – Regional Reporter for the Premier League, 2016, 2015
Norwich City – Premier League Coverage, 2015
Notts County vs Barnsley – League 1 fixture, 2015
Barwell vs Altrincham – FA Cup Qualifier, 2014
Oxford Utd vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – pre-season friendly, 2014
Leicester vs Monaco – pre-season friendly, 2013
Northampton vs Bradford – League 2 playoff final, 2013
World Cup 1 – Cairo 2024
World Cup 2 – Ankara 2024
World Cup 3 – Budapest 2024
World Cup 4 – Sofia 2024
World Cup Final – Ankara 2024
World Championships – China 2024
Junior World Championship – Lithuania, 2023
Biathle/Triathle World Championship – Indonesia, 2023
Penathlon 360 Magazine Show, Series 2 – 2023, 2022
World Cup 1 – Egpyt, 2023
World Cup 2 – Turkey, 2023
World Cup 3 – Hungary, 2023
World Cup 4 – Bulgaria, 2023
World Cup Final – Turkey, 2023
World Championships – UK, 2023
World Cup 1 – Egypt, 2022
World Cup 2 – Hungary, 2022
World Cup 3 – Bulgaria, 2022
World Cup 4 – Turkey, 2022
World Cup Final – Turkey, 2022
World Championships – Alexandria, 2022
Laser Run World Championships – Lisbon, 2022
Biathle/Triathle World Championships – Madiera, 2022
Penathlon 360 Magazine Show, Series 1 – 2021
World Cup 1 – Hungary, 2021
World Cup 2 – Bulgaria, 2021
World Cup 3 – Bulgaria, 2021
World Cup Final – Hungary, 2021
World Championships – Cairo, 2021
Olympics – Tokyo, 2021
World Cup 1 – Cairo, 2020
World Cup 2 – Bulgaria, 2020
World Cup 1 – Cairo, 2019
World Cup 2 – Bulgaria, 2019
World Cup 3 – Hungary, 2019
World Cup 4 – Prague, 2019
World Cup Final – Tokyo, 2019
European Championships – Bath, 2019
World Championships – Hungary, 2019
World Cup 2 – Los Angeles, 2018
World Cup 3 – Hungary, 2018
World Cup 4 – Bulgaria, 2018
World Cup Final – Kazakhstan, 2018
World Championships – Mexico, 2018
Spedeworth TV, 2021, 2020, 2019
Fun Cup Presenter (Sky Sports), 2019, 2018, 2017
Britcar Endurance Championship, 2019
Daniel Ricciardo Series, 2019
Porsche Carrera Cup, Nürburgring, 2018
ADAC Formula 4 Oschersleben, 2017, 2016
ADAC Touring Cars Germany, 2017
MGCC Snetterton, 2015
MGCC Donnington, 2015
VSCC Loton Park Hill Climb, 2015
Britcar 24hr Endurance Race, 2015
Formula 1 British Grand Prix, 2014, 2012, 2011
Silverstone Classic, 2012
CEV Continental Cup – Host – Dublin, 2019
London Polonia – Live Host, Home Matches, 2019, 2018
Beach Volleyball Sideout Finals, 2018
Super 8s Final – Commentator, 2016
Lit 7s Rugby Host – London, 2023
London Youth Olympic Games – London, 2023
Para Snow Spots World Championships – Norway, 2022
A Lot of Hot Air Documentary Presenter – Ukraine, 2021, 2020
Oceanico World Kids Golf Championship – Portugal, 2019, 2017, 2016
Teqpong World Championships – Budapest, 2019
Microsoft Corporate Voiceover, 2019
Yuki’s Kitchen, YouTube Channel, 2019
15 Love, YouTube Channel, 2019
Adidas Brand Launch, 2018
White Collar Boxing, 2018
Quiddtich Premier League Final – Commentator, 2018
Air Race 1 World Cup – Thailand, 2017
Loughborough Student Rugby – Stadium Announcer, 2019, 2016
Capital Summertime Ball, Radio Presenter – Wembley Stadium, 2016
Loughborough Lightning Netball – Events Host, 2016
Capital FM – Summertime Ball, Wembley Stadium, 2016
Free Radio – Reporter, 2014
Gem 106 – Reporter, 2014