The festive cyclocross block continues today, Monday 22 December 2025, with the X2O Badkamers Trofee visiting Hofstade for the Plage Cross. After a long absence from the calendar, Hofstade has returned as a sandy, spectator-friendly venue, blending fast opening sections with demanding beach passages along the Hofstade lake.
Live coverage is available across several territories, with broadcast options differing slightly from the World Cup events earlier in the weekend.
Key information
- Event: X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade Plage Cross
- Date: Monday 22 December 2025
- Location: Hofstade, Belgium
What is at stake at the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade?
Hofstade occupies an interesting place in the Christmas racing sequence. With limited recovery time between events, freshness becomes almost as important as raw ability. The course itself is relatively quick but punctuated by decisive sand sections, encouraging aggressive racing and offering plenty of room to move up through the field.
In the men’s race, attention centres on Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, who meet again only days after their previous encounters. Hofstade’s wide beach sections reduce the importance of start position, making it a more forgiving circuit for riders starting deeper in the grid. Behind the headline names, the profile suits a group of strong sand specialists and all-rounders who are targeting the X2O Trofee classification rather than individual World Cup points.
The women’s race looks more straightforward on paper. With several leading Dutch riders skipping this round, Lucinda Brand starts as the clear reference point. Her ability to control races across varying terrain has been a defining feature of her winter so far, and Hofstade’s layout is well-suited to her strengths.
How can you watch the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade in the UK?
Viewers in the UK can watch the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade live via Warner Bros. Discovery platforms.
TNT Sports may carry selected coverage, while Discovery+ will stream the races online. Not every X2O Trofee round appears on linear television, but Discovery+ remains the most reliable option for full race access.
How can you watch the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade across Europe?
In Belgium, live coverage is provided by Sporza on television and online.
Across mainland Europe, Eurosport will show the races live in several territories, with additional streaming access available via HBO Max in selected countries. Coverage availability can vary by region and platform.
How can you watch the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade in North America?
Fans in the United States can watch the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade via HBO Max.
There is no FloBikes coverage for the X2O Trofee series in the USA. Canadian broadcast availability for this specific round is limited.
Is there a free live stream for the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade?
Free live coverage is available in Belgium via Sporza and VRT platforms. Outside of Belgium, a VPN will be required.
Outside Belgium, free streaming options are limited due to existing broadcast agreements, and availability depends on the viewer’s location.
What time do the races start at the X2O Badkamers Trofee Hofstade?
All times listed below are UK local time.
- Women Elite starts at 12:30
- Men Elite starts at 13:50
Broadcasters may begin coverage shortly before the scheduled start times.
