The UCI Cyclocross World Cup continues today, Sunday 21st December 2025, with Round 6 at Koksijde, one of the most iconic and selective sand races on the calendar. Set among the coastal dunes, Koksijde is a pure test of power, balance, and sand-riding skill, often producing decisive gaps even among the strongest riders in the field.
Live coverage is available across the UK, Europe, North America, and selected regions worldwide, with the usual World Cup broadcast arrangements in place.
Key information
Event: UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde
Date: Sunday 21 December 2025
Location: Koksijde, Belgium
Photo Credit: Getty
What is at stake at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde?
Koksijde has a habit of reshaping the World Cup picture. The sand is deep, the effort is constant, and the race rarely settles into a rhythm. Riders who can float across the dunes and hold momentum through long sand sections tend to rise quickly to the top, while even small mistakes can become costly because it is difficult to regain speed once you bog down.
In the men’s race, Mathieu van der Poel arrives as the central reference point. With Thibau Nys and Wout van Aert not starting, the usual head-to-head narrative disappears, but the course still asks a clear question: who can get closest to the sport’s most complete sand rider when the pace becomes relentless. Behind him, the race becomes a fight for the podium and for valuable points as the festive block accelerates.
The women’s race is more open. Lucinda Brand has been the most reliable performer across varying terrain, while a cluster of riders arrive with the form and skillset to turn Koksijde into an opportunity rather than a survival test. The dunes reward calm decision-making, and this is often where the strongest technical riders can convert consistency into a result.
How can you watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde in the UK?
Viewers in the UK can watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde 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 main online platform for cyclocross coverage in the UK.
The UCI YouTube live stream is geo-blocked for UK viewers.
Photo Credit: Getty
How can you watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde across Europe?
Coverage is widely available across Europe, particularly in traditional cyclocross markets.
In Belgium, Sporza will broadcast the races live. Elsewhere, Eurosport will carry live coverage in multiple territories, with exact access and presentation varying by country and platform. In the Netherlands, NOS online is also listed for coverage.
How can you watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde in North America?
Fans in North America can watch the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde live via FloBikes.
FloBikes holds broadcast rights for the UCI Cyclocross World Cup series in both the United States and Canada. A paid subscription is required.
Is there a free live stream for the UCI Cyclocross World Cup Koksijde?
A free live stream is available in select locations via the UCI’s official YouTube channel.
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 Koksijde?
All times listed below are UK local time.
Women Elite starts at 12:30
Men Elite starts at 14:00
Broadcasters may begin coverage shortly before the scheduled start times.