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James Tzanoudakis is one of the world’s leading sports presenters. A master of live broadcast and in stadium entertainment, James is unique in his talents which are acknowledged by broadcasters, production companies, corporations and major events across the globe.

James was the first ever British on-court host and presenter at the US Open. He also presents their daily Changeover show which is seen by millions of people around the world.

James specialises in working closely with live audiences and in-venue crowds, helping build an atmosphere and transforming live sport in to a dramatic, theatrical experience for spectators, participants and broadcast audiences.

James covers the biggest events in the world and is a well-known presenter in the UK, USA and Qatar. He presented at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 4 US Open Tennis Grand Slams as well as events in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, New York, Paris, London and Dubai – he continues to present worldwide on 5 of the 7 continents.

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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

BetOnline Studio Presenter – New York, 2024, 2023

Ipswich Town TV Studio Presenter – Ipswich, 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

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

Santiago 2023 – Parapan American Games, Tennis Host – Chile 2023

US Open Stadium Host – New York, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019

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 

BNP Paribas Open – Los Angeles, 2018

Rio 2016, Olympic Games

Rio 2016, Paralympic Games

Aeggon Classic, 2015

Aegon Nottingham Women’s Open, 2015

Aegon Nottingham Men’s Open, 2015

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