The UAE Tour Women 2026 brings the women's WorldTour to the Middle East from February 5 to February 8, as the first major showing of the riders who didn't attend the Australian season opener.
Whether you're at home or abroad, here's how to watch live – with all official TV channels, legitimate free streams, and a simple way to keep access to your home subscription securely through a VPN while travelling.
Race schedule
Thursday 5 February 2026 • Al Mirfa → Madinat Zayed
- 16:45UTC+4Estimated Finish
2 - Friday 6 February 2026 • Dubai Police Academy → Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
- Estimated Finish: 16:45
3 - Saturday 7 February 2026 • Abu Dhabi TeamLab Phenomena → Abu Dhabi Breakwater
- Estimated Finish: 16:45
4 - Sunday 8 February 2026 • Al Ain Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium → Jebel Hafeet
- Estimated Finish: 16:45
Race Favourites
Defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) returns as one of the favourites, and Anna van der Breggen resumes professional competition. Lorena Wiebes is a leading contender for the initial sprint stages, while Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney is a key GC rider for the Jebel Hafeet mountain stage on the final day.
Read our complete preview for a full breakdown of the favourites and route.
How to watch UAE Tour Women
The race is broadcast across various premium sports networks and selected free-to-air platforms globally. Full details for each region are listed below.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcaster | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | Discovery+ / TNT Sports | Requires the TNT Sports tier for live cycling coverage. | |
United States | FloBikes | Exclusive US home for the race. No Peacock/Max. | |
Canada | FloBikes | Live and on-demand coverage for Canadian fans. | |
Australia | SBS On Demand | Reliable, high-quality free stream (account required). | |
Belgium | RTBF / Sporza | Free-to-air highlights and selected live coverage. | |
France | Eurosport / Max | Live digital stream available across all stages. | |
Netherlands | Discovery+ / NOS | Full coverage on Discovery+; highlights on NOS. | |
Italy | Discovery+ / RAI | RAI often provides free highlights or delayed coverage. | |
United Arab Emirates | Abu Dhabi Sports | Local host broadcaster with free regional access. |
Legal Free Streams
Velora tip: Many countries offer free-to-air official coverage. Certain national broadcasters show the race live for free — entirely legally:
- SBS On Demand (Australia): Offers free live cycling coverage in Australia.
- Abu Dhabi Sports (UAE): Official host broadcaster for the region.
- RTBF/Sporza (Belgium): Often provide free live coverage or extensive highlights.
You can access your usual services abroad via a VPN. If you're abroad, you can connect via VPN to your home country to access these official, legal feeds.
Using a VPN Legally While Travelling
Broadcasters often limit streams to home viewers. If you're travelling, a VPN lets you securely connect to your home network — so you can keep watching your existing paid or free account from abroad.
How to do it:
- Download Nord VPN – or another VPN suitable for streaming while travelling.
- Connect to your home country (e.g., Australia for SBS or the UK for Discovery+).
- Open your usual broadcaster's site or app and start watching.
Velora never endorses bypassing broadcast rights.
A VPN should only be used to access official services – whether paid or free-to-air – while abroad.
Always use legitimate platforms. Unofficial streams often breach copyright and expose viewers to malware or fake ads.
Why the UAE Tour Women Matters
The UAE Tour Women is the only UCI Women’s WorldTour race in the Middle East. It features high-speed desert sprint stages and a demanding mountain finish. The 10.8km ascent of Jebel Hafeet, with gradients hitting 11%, often plays a decisive role in the overall standings and makes the event an early GC test in the 2026 season.
Quick Recap
- Watch live via official broadcasters (Discovery+, FloBikes, etc.)
- Access free and legal coverage via SBS On Demand or Abu Dhabi Sports
- Travelling abroad? Use a VPN to keep access to your home subscription safely
- Avoid illegal or pirate streams — they're unsafe and breach copyright
Coverage is available live and on demand through the broadcasters and platforms listed above, with free options in some regions.
FAQ
Yes, the race is available for free on SBS On Demand in Australia and Abu Dhabi Sports in the UAE. You may need to create a free account to access the stream.
Yes, it is legal to use a VPN to access your home streaming subscriptions (like Discovery+ or SBS) while you are traveling outside your home country. This ensures you maintain access to services you are already entitled to.
No, the UAE Tour Women is not on Peacock for 2026. In the United States, the exclusive broadcast rights are held by FloBikes.
FloBikes is the primary broadcaster for the US and Canada. If you are a US resident traveling abroad, you can use a VPN to connect back to a US server to access your FloBikes account.
The final stage (Stage 4) concludes with the climb of Jebel Hafeet. This 10.8km ascent is the most critical part of the race for the overall classification.
Velora only promotes VPN use to maintain access to legitimate, paid, or free-to-air services while abroad.
