The Men’s Elite Road Race in Kigali is set to be a landmark event: the first-ever Road Worlds held in Africa. Cycling fans everywhere will want to know how and where to watch it live — and there’s no shortage of broadcast options across the globe.
WHERE TO WATCH – FULL BROADCAST LIST
| Country | Platform(s) | Language | Paid/Free |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | BBC (TV, Red Button, iPlayer), TNT Sports, Discovery+ | English | BBC free / TNT & Discovery+ paid |
| Ireland | TNT Sports, Discovery+ | English | Paid |
| France | France Télévisions, HBO Max | French | France TV free / HBO Max paid |
| Belgium | VRT (Sporza), RTBF, HBO Max | Flemish/French | Free (TV) / HBO Max paid |
| Germany | ZDF, Discovery+ | German | ZDF free / Discovery+ paid |
| Netherlands | NOS, HBO Max | Dutch | NOS free / HBO Max paid |
| Denmark | TV 2, HBO Max | Danish | TV 2 paid / HBO Max paid |
| Italy | RAI, Discovery+ | Italian | RAI free / Discovery+ paid |
| Spain | RTVE, HBO Max | Spanish | RTVE free / HBO Max paid |
| Switzerland | SRG SSR (SRF/RTS/RSI), HBO Max | German/French/Italian | Free (TV) / HBO Max paid |
| Slovenia | RTV Slovenija, HBO Max | Slovenian | RTV free / HBO Max paid |
| Norway | TV 2, HBO Max | Norwegian | TV 2 paid / HBO Max paid |
| Portugal | RTP, HBO Max | Portuguese | RTP free / HBO Max paid |
| Sweden | Discovery+ / HBO Max / Eurosport 1 | Swedish | Paid |
| United States | FloBikes | English | Paid |
| Canada | FloBikes | English | Paid |
| Colombia | DirecTV Sports, Claro Sports | Spanish | Paid |
| Latin America (excl. Brazil) | DirecTV Sports, Claro Sports | Spanish | Paid / UCI YouTube free in some regions |
| Australia | Stan Sport | English | Paid |
| New Zealand | UCI YouTube (where available) | English | Free (if not geo-blocked) |
| China | UCI YouTube / Facebook (if accessible) | Chinese/English | Free (VPN needed) |
| Japan | TBD (likely J SPORTS) | Japanese | To be confirmed |
| South Africa | SuperSport | English | Paid |
| Middle East | UCI YouTube / Facebook | Arabic/English | Free |
| North Africa | UCI YouTube / Facebook | Arabic/French/English | Free |
| Scandinavia (general) | Discovery+ / HBO Max / Eurosport 1 | Scandinavian languages/English | Paid |
Spotlight Countries
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
British fans are in luck — BBC will broadcast the elite races free-to-air, while TNT Sports and Discovery+ offer complete coverage. That’s as good as it gets: free access plus premium streaming for diehards.
France 🇫🇷
France Télévisions continues its tradition of showing cycling’s biggest races for free, and fans can also use HBO Max for streaming. Expect strong French commentary and national pride on full display.
Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgium is cycling-mad, and the coverage reflects it: VRT (Sporza) and RTBF will cover the action in both Flemish and French. Every café in Flanders will probably have it on.
Germany 🇩🇪
ZDF will air the main events on free TV, while Discovery+ has every race for subscribers. German fans get the best of both worlds: casual viewing on TV or full access online.
United States 🇺🇸
No TV deal this year — FloBikes has the exclusive rights. That means American fans will need to pay for streaming, but they’ll get every event, start to finish.
Colombia 🇨🇴
DirecTV Sports and Claro Sports are carrying the race, which means Colombians can watch their national stars chase rainbow stripes. Passion for cycling runs deep here — expect huge interest.
Australia 🇦🇺
Stan Sport is the only way to watch in Australia, and it’s subscription-only. Aussies will need the Sport add-on, but coverage will be comprehensive.
New Zealand 🇳🇿
No broadcaster has stepped up — so the UCI’s YouTube stream will likely be the main option. Free if not geo-blocked, but less polished than local commentary would be.
South Africa 🇿🇦
SuperSport will cover the event live across its channels and streaming platforms. Being the first African Worlds, expect heavy local focus and pride in the broadcast.
Japan 🇯🇵
Coverage is still unclear, though J SPORTS has carried it in the past. Japanese fans will want to keep an eye out — if no deal comes, the UCI’s streams are the fallback.
Why You Should Watch
The 2025 Road World Championships in Kigali aren’t just another edition of cycling’s biggest one-day race. This is the first time the rainbow jersey will be contested on African soil — a historic moment for the sport and for the continent. It’s also the 92nd Worlds, bringing nearly a century of tradition into a new chapter.
Expect chaos, tactics, heartbreak, and maybe a surprise winner — Rwanda’s hills are no playground. Don’t just follow the results: watch it unfold live.
👉 Check out our full preview and odds breakdown to see who’s most likely to claim the rainbow jersey in Kigali.