This weekend will see the conclusion of the 2026 UCI Road World Championship in Montreal, capping off a dramatic week of racing across all categories. The women’s elite road race takes place on Saturday 26 September, followed by the men’s elite road race on Sunday 27 September at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships. Both start at 09:00 in Montréal, EDT, equivalent to 14:00 BST and 15:00 CEST.
BBC online coverage begins at 14:00 BST on both days, while some broadcasters may join later. For UK viewers watching on television, BBC Three will show Sunday’s closing stages from 19:00–21:00 BST.
Race schedule
Saturday 26 September 2026
Sunday: Elite Men - Sunday 27 September 2026
- Race start: 09:00
- Estimated finish: 15:40
The women cover 180.4km, including eight laps of the Mont-Royal circuit; the men race 273.7km with 12 circuit laps. Repeated ascents of Voie Camillien-Houde, 1.67km at 7.4%, provide the main climbing difficulty.
Sunday’s field is assessed in our men’s contenders preview. Our latest tactics analysis examines how an early attack could succeed if the favourites struggle to organise the chase.
Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.comThe elite time trials are complete: Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) won his fourth consecutive men’s title, while Marlen Reusser (Movistar Team) retained the women’s title.
TV coverage and free streams by country
BBC online and NOS have both road races listed. CBC Gem and France.tv offer full-championship coverage. These free options are intended for their home markets; accounts and local eligibility requirements may apply.
How to watch
| Region | Broadcaster | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 United Kingdom | BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport | Free | Online: Saturday 14:00–19:30 BST; Sunday 14:00–21:00. BBC Three: Sunday 19:00–21:00. |
 United States | FloBikes | Subscription required; check current price | Both races. Coverage starts 08:50 EDT each day. |
 Canada | CBC Gem | Free | Full-championship coverage includes both elite road races. |
 Australia | Stan Sport | Paid; check package requirements | Both races listed at 23:00 AEST, Saturday and Sunday. |
 France | France.tv | Free | Full live coverage advertised. Men’s listing begins Sunday 14:59 CEST. |
 Netherlands | NOS | Free | Live coverage confirmed for both road races; check platform timings. |
 Belgium | VRT / RTBF | Check event access | Championship rights confirmed only. Check Sporza/Auvio for each race’s live feed. |
 Italy | RAI | Check event access | Championship rights confirmed; exact weekend channel and stream unverified. |
 Spain | RTVE | Check event access | Championship rights confirmed; check both race-day listings before relying on coverage. |
United KingdomUnited StatesCanadaAustraliaFranceNetherlandsBelgiumItalySpainThe UCI also offers YouTube coverage subject to geo-blocking. It is not a worldwide fallback where another broadcaster holds the rights.
Watching while travelling
Before race day, check whether your usual service permits viewing in your destination and sign in on the device you plan to use. A subscription does not necessarily include access abroad.
A VPN may help you use legitimate services while travelling where the provider’s terms and local rules allow it. It does not guarantee access or override territorial broadcast restrictions.
If a stream is unavailable, check the official broadcaster for your current country. If it has not started, compare its coverage window with the race start time before switching services.
