The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Hoogerheide 2026 brings the world's best riders to the Netherlands for the high-stakes season finale on January 25. Whether you're at home or abroad, here's how to watch live — with all official TV channels, legitimate free streams, and information on using a VPN to access your home subscription while travelling.
UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Hoogerheide race times
Sunday 25 January 2026
| Timezone | Women Elite Start | Men Elite Start | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local | CET / UTC+1 | 13:40 | 15:10 |
Race Favourites
Hoogerheide closes the World Cup with recent form reshaping the picture. Puck Pieterse arrives off a morale-boosting win at Maasmechelen, where she capitalised on Amandine Fouquenet’s puncture and held off Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado on a fast, dry circuit – proof of her advantage on courses that reward clean plank hops and rapid remounts.
Lucinda Brand’s 63-race podium streak ended there, but the overall leader remains strongest on power-heavy tracks and the uphill finish suits her sustained effort. In the men’s race, the favourites again come from the Dutch and Belgian squads. With Mathieu van der Poel having won in Maasmechelen, he is sure to be the man to watch on the race named after his father (the race is also known as GP Adri van der Poel).
For a full guide to the course and favourites, check out our full Hoogerheide preview.
How to watch UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup Hoogerheide
Broadcasters vary significantly by region, with some countries offering free coverage while others require a subscription.
Live Streaming Coverage by Region
| Region | Broadcaster | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom | Discovery+ / TNT Sports | £30.99/mo | Home of the UCI World Cup in the UK. |
United States | FloBikes | $29.99/mo | Exclusive US broadcaster for all World Cup rounds. |
Canada | FloBikes | CAN$39.99/mo | Primary streaming destination for Canadian fans. |
Australia | Stan Sport / UCI YouTube | AU$15/mo (Stan) | YouTube often available for free in Australia. |
Belgium | Telenet Play Sports / Proximus Pickx+ | €14.99/mo | Live coverage is behind a paywall this year. |
Netherlands | NOS / NPO 1 | Free | Official host nation broadcaster with free streams. |
France | L'Equipe | Free | Free-to-air coverage for viewers in France. |
Italy | Rai Sport / RaiPlay | Free | Live or delayed coverage via RaiPlay. |
Czechia | CT Sport | Free | Official Czech broadcaster for elite races. |
Legal Free Streams
Velora tip: Many countries offer free-to-air official coverage. Certain national broadcasters show the race live for free – entirely legally:
- NOS (Netherlands): Live streaming on nos.nl and NPO 1.
- L'Equipe (France): Free coverage via the L'Equipe website and TV channel.
- UCI YouTube: Available for free in territories without broadcast rights (e.g., some parts of Asia or Australia).
Viewers can access their usual services abroad via a VPN, subject to each provider's terms of use. If you're abroad, you can connect via VPN to your home country to access these official, legal feeds – just as if you were at home.
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.
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Why the Hoogerheide World Cup Matters
The Hoogerheide round is the final event of the UCI World Cup circuit. Known for its technical "stairs of Hoogerheide" and the uphill finish, it is often used by riders and teams to gauge form before the World Championships. The overall World Cup jerseys are often decided here, so pit times and line choices can influence the final standings.
Quick Recap
- Watch live via official broadcasters (Discovery+, FloBikes, Telenet).
- Access free and legal coverage via NOS (NL) or L'Equipe (FR).
- Travelling abroad? Use a VPN to keep access to your home subscription while travelling.
- Avoid illegal streams — they are unreliable and put your device at risk.
See the information above for race times, broadcasters, and options for watching while travelling.
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Cover image, Hoogerheide in 2025: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
