Can anyone stop Mathieu van der Poel claiming his record breaking 8th World title in the men’s event or prevent Lucinda Brand from topping off what has already been an exceptional season in the women’s race?
2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships event preview
Returning to the Netherlands for the first time since 2023, the town of Hulst will play host to this year’s championships, and the locals will be confident that compatriots Mathieu van der Poel and Lucinda Brand can claim top honours in the Elite races.
Staged over three days, seven gold medals will be up for grabs, starting with the team relay on Friday 30 January and concluding with the men’s Elite race on Sunday 1 February.
Van der Poel is the outright favourite for the men’s event. He has won every race he has started this season, and in such commanding fashion that the rest of the field has often looked like rank amateurs. His total domination, raw power and sublime skills are a wonder to behold, and should he claim an eighth world title he would move one clear of the legendary Erik De Vlaeminck as the most decorated rider of all time.
In the women’s event, World Cup winner Lucinda Brand is the favourite on paper, but signs of fatigue last weekend may offer hope to her rivals. Riders such as Puck Pieterse, who claimed back-to-back World Cup victories, and Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado arrive in peak condition and will be ready to capitalise on any weakness.
Read on for everything you need to know to watch a 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships live stream from anywhere.
How to watch the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships for FREE
You can watch the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships for FREE via Sporza which you can watch on VRT Max (Belgium). NOS will also broadcast for free in the Netherlands.
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Watch a 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships live stream from abroad
The 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships are streaming on lots of platforms around the world, but what if you’re abroad and don’t want to take out a new subscription just to watch the race, or you want your familiar, favorite commentary?
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How to watch 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships live streams in the US
Cycling fans in the U.S. can watch the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships on FloBikes
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How to watch 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in the UK
Live coverage of the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships will be broadcast in the UK on TNT Sports. To access TNT Sports, you’ll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+ which will set you back £30.99 per month, though BT Broadband customers can get a discounted rate.
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How to watch the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships in Canada
In Canada the 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships are being shown live on the cycling streaming service FloBikes.
A subscription to FloBikes costs $39.99 a month or $203.88 for the year.
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2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships schedule
- Friday 30 January 2026
13:35 Team Relay - Saturday 31 January 2026
11:05 Women Junior
13:10 Men U23
15:10 Women Elite - Sunday 1 February 2026
11:05 Men Junior
13:10 Women U23
15:10 Men EliteAll times (CEST) so (GMT +1 hour) (ET -6 hours)
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