The Superprestige opens at Overijse on Sunday 25 October 2026, with the elite men’s race starting at 2:10pm GMT in the UK. The Belgian start time is 15:10 CET. Britain and Belgium both move back to winter time in the early hours of Sunday, so the conversion is one hour, not the two hours that viewers can sometimes assume when looking at a schedule from another week. The men’s Druivencross follows the elite women’s race and is scheduled to be shown through TNT Sports in the UK.
Overijse is one of the more demanding early-season appointments. Its steep, often awkward changes of gradient make it less about finding one fast line and more about repeating difficult efforts without making a costly mistake. This is the first of eight Superprestige rounds in 2026–27, so Sunday also establishes the opening order in the series standings.
What time does Superprestige Overijse men start?
The organiser’s race programme gives 15:10 local time in Overijse on Sunday 25 October. That is 14:10 GMT in Britain. The meeting starts earlier with the Special Olympics at 09:30 Belgian time, junior men’s racing at 10:30, junior women’s racing at 12:00, and elite women at 13:40. The men’s race comes last among the elite events and normally occupies the final main live television window.
The UK clock change matters here. On Saturday 24 October the UK is still on British Summer Time, whereas the Sunday event takes place after the return to GMT. In Belgium the equivalent change is from CEST to CET. If a programme shows 15:10 for Overijse, the correct UK reading for this Sunday’s race is 14:10, whether checking on a computer or adding it manually to a calendar.
Which UK channel shows the men’s race?
The official Superprestige event page lists TNT Sports 3 and TNT Sports 8 as its UK television broadcasters for Overijse. That is an event-level listing rather than an independently confirmed assignment of a particular channel to the men’s race. Viewers using a television box should check both live channel schedules shortly before the start, including whether the programme begins with women’s race coverage or switches channels between events.
For streaming, TNT Sports is available within the appropriate HBO Max sports subscription in Britain. Look for the live Superprestige Overijse event in the cycling or live-sport area, ideally several minutes before 2:10pm GMT. A television provider that bundles TNT Sports can be an alternative, but the availability of individual channels and replay functions depends on the service and subscription. The organiser also lists Play Sports and Pickx+ Sports in Belgium, Eurosport in other European markets, and FloSports in several non-European territories; these are not automatically unrestricted UK streaming options.
There is no need to rely on a social media link that promises a free race feed. Broadcast rights are territorial, and streams offered for other countries may be blocked in Britain. Check the channel or sports app’s own listing first. If an event tile is missing, search for “Overijse”, “Superprestige” or “Druivencross”, and verify that the item is marked live rather than a repeat or a highlights programme.
How to follow Overijse without television
The official Superprestige website is the starting point for the organiser’s programme and event details. Race results and classifications are also normally circulated through cyclocross results services after the finish. Updates from the organiser and participating teams can help explain early incidents, but they do not necessarily provide comprehensive lap-by-lap timing. It is worth separating a finish-line result from interim standings when the same event has multiple categories.
If you can only follow part of the race, the first lap often reveals which riders are coping best with the climbs and any slippery corners. The middle portion shows whether the leading group is stretching under sustained pressure, while the last two laps tend to expose handling errors and the cost of repeated accelerations. A small gap on a technical course does not carry exactly the same meaning as it would in a flat road race. A rider who looks safely clear can lose several seconds on one steep bank.
What should viewers watch for on the Overijse course?
The Druivencross is traditionally associated with the steep ground around Overijse, close to Brussels. Riders are asked to turn sharply after hard efforts, control the bike downhill and restart on difficult gradients. Grip and body position change from lap to lap if sections become wetter or more deeply rutted. Running a short section can be faster than remaining mounted when traction disappears. The correct choice depends on the line, how much speed the rider brings into it and whether another competitor is blocking the exit.
Pit decisions can become important even when the circuit does not resemble a deep-mud specialist course. A rider might change bikes to clear a damaged derailleur or obtain different tyres, but stopping carries a time cost. Watching who enters the pits, who rides straight past and where the first gaps open can be more informative than concentrating exclusively on attacks. Our cyclocross beginner’s guide explains bike changes, lap structure and race procedure in more detail.
Who are the contenders in the men’s race?
Michael Vanthourenhout won at Overijse in 2025 and enters the discussion on the strength of his established ability to handle prolonged hard efforts on technical Belgian courses. The current ProCyclingUK men’s race preview assesses Vanthourenhout alongside riders including Joris Nieuwenhuis, with attention to which names are expected on the final start line. A rider’s appearance in early previews should not be treated as proof of participation until the final official start list is confirmed.
The race comes early enough in the winter for training blocks and programme choices to influence form. That is particularly relevant when riders have started their campaigns on different dates. Form shown on sand in Heerde may not translate neatly to Overijse’s rhythm; a strong start matters, but descending accuracy and keeping the tyres rolling through sticky uphill sections can be equally decisive.
Where is the race and can fans attend?
Overijse is in Flemish Brabant, south-east of Brussels. The organiser gives Begijnhof, 3090 Overijse as the event address, with parking approaches including Terhulpensesteenweg, Annegijsboslaan, Hannekensboslaan and Hertstraat. Advance adult admission is listed at €16.50 including the service fee, rising to €18.50 on race day. Children born in 2014 or later qualify for free admission but still need a ticket. These details concern entry to the venue and do not provide access to the UK broadcast.
Spectators should allow for temporary traffic management around the circuit and follow local event signs rather than assuming they can drive to the finish. For the wider context, see our history of the Druivencross and the 2026–27 cyclocross calendar. The women’s live guide covers the earlier elite event, which starts at 12:40pm GMT.
