The UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues its dense festive block with Round 5 in Antwerp on Saturday, 20th December 2025. The Scheldecross has become one of the most distinctive stops on the calendar, combining sand-heavy sections with tight urban racing along the riverbanks. This year’s edition carries added intrigue, with several major names lining up after delayed starts to their winter campaigns.
Live coverage is available across the UK, Europe, North America, and selected regions worldwide, with consistent broadcast arrangements across the World Cup series.
Key information
- Event: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen
- Date: Saturday 20 December 2025
- Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Photo Credit: GettyWhat is at stake at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen?
Antwerp sits at a pivotal point in the World Cup season. By late December, form lines are beginning to stabilise, but the intensity of racing increases sharply as the festive block compresses recovery time between rounds. Antwerp’s course is less about sustained climbing and more about repeated accelerations through sand, corners, and narrow lines, rewarding riders with superior positioning and technical fluency.
The men’s race is shaped by the presence of Mathieu van der Poel, whose return to World Cup action instantly resets expectations. His rivals, however, arrive with race rhythm already established. Thibau Nys has carried early-season momentum into the World Cup standings, while Wout van Aert continues his gradual reintegration into the discipline after a delayed start to winter competition. Antwerp’s redesigned start straight and longer sand passages reduce the likelihood of early bottlenecks, placing greater emphasis on raw speed and tactical positioning.
In the women’s race, the World Cup remains tightly contested. Riders who thrive in sand and flat power-based efforts often perform well here, and Antwerp has a history of disrupting the hierarchy established on more climbing-heavy circuits. With the calendar tightening, every point gained or lost now carries greater weight ahead of the Christmas period.
How can you watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen in the UK?
Viewers in the UK can watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen live via Warner Bros. Discovery platforms.
TNT Sports will provide live television coverage, while Discovery+ will stream both elite races in full. Discovery+ remains the primary online platform for cyclocross coverage in the UK.
The UCI YouTube live stream is geo-blocked for UK viewers.
How can you watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen across Europe?
Across Europe, coverage is strongest in traditional cyclocross markets.
In Belgium, Sporza will broadcast the races live on television and online. In neighbouring regions, Eurosport will carry live coverage in multiple territories, with platform availability varying by country. Dutch viewers can also access selected coverage through national broadcasters.
How can you watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen in North America?
Fans in North America can watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen live via FloBikes.
FloBikes holds exclusive broadcast rights for the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in both the United States and Canada. A paid subscription is required to access live and on-demand coverage.
Is there a free live stream for the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen?
The UCI is offering a free live stream of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen through its official YouTube channel in select regions.
Geo-restrictions apply in countries with existing broadcast agreements, including the UK, the United States, and Canada. Availability is determined automatically based on the viewer’s location.
What time do the races start at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Antwerpen?
All times listed below are UK local time.
- Women Elite starts at 12:45
- Men Elite starts at 14:10
Broadcasters may begin coverage shortly before the scheduled start times.
