The UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships begin this weekend in Hulst, with racing running from Friday 30th January to Sunday 1st February 2026. Today, the UCI has published its broadcaster list, with live and/or delayed coverage confirmed across five continents, plus a UCI YouTube option in selected territories (subject to geo-blocking).
Key information
Event: 2026 Rabobank UCI Cyclo-cross World Championships
Date: Friday 30 January to Sunday 1 February 2026
Location: Hulst, the Netherlands
What should you know before you plan how to watch?
This is one of the few weekends in the cyclocross season where coverage can look very different depending on where you live.
In many countries, the broadcast rights sit with traditional TV channels. In others, coverage is handled by streaming platforms such as Eurosport and Warner Bros. Discovery services. The UCI also offers a YouTube live stream, but it is geo-blocked where local rights holders exist. You can watch via this method by setting your VPN to a country without a broadcaster in the below list, e.g. Japan.
If you are travelling, the most important detail is simple: even if you have access at home, you may not have access abroad if your platform enforces regional restrictions.
How can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships in Europe?
Europe has the widest spread of coverage, with a mixture of national free-to-air channels and pan-European options.
National broadcasters confirmed (live and/or delayed):
- Denmark: TV 2 Sport X
- Spain: Teledeporte
- France: La Chaîne L’Équipe
- Belgium: VRT1, VRT Canvas, RTBF La Une, RTBF Tipik
- Hungary: M4 Sport, M4 Sport+, Duna World
- Italy: RAI Sport
- Slovakia: STVR Šport
- Switzerland: RSI La 2
- Czechia: ČT Sport, ČT 2
Pan-European coverage:
- In most European countries, coverage is also available on Eurosport, and via streaming on HBO Max and discovery+ (availability varies by territory and package).
How can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships in North America?
- United States and Canada: FloBikes
How can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships in South America?
- South America: DirecTV (including major markets such as Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Venezuela)
How can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships in Asia?
- Japan: JSports 4
- Malaysia: Astro Sports Plus
How can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships in Africa?
- Africa (pan-African coverage): SuperSport Action HD
How can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships in Oceania?
- Australia: Stan
Can you watch the Cyclo-cross World Championships for free on YouTube?
Yes, the championships will be available live on the UCI YouTube channel, but geo-blocking applies. In practice, that means the YouTube feed is typically available only in territories where no broadcaster has exclusive rights.
If you load the stream and it is unavailable, that usually indicates your country has a rights-holder, and you’ll need to use the broadcaster listed for your region.
What if broadcast times or channels change before race day?
The UCI notes that broadcaster information, plus broadcast dates and times, can be updated close to the event. If you are planning your viewing around specific race slots, it is worth checking the UCI event page again on Friday 30th January 2026 for any late changes.
