The highlight of any major competition, the men’s and women’s 100m are always a must-watch, and it’s no different at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, where the fastest sprinters on the planet will go head-to-head.
You can watch the men's and women's 100m at the World Athletics Championships 2025 from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.
The men's and women's 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships run from Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14.
• Australia — SBS on Demand (FREE)
• U.K. — BBC iPlayer (FREE)
• Canada — CBC Gem (FREE)
• U.S. — Peacock
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free
In the men’s competition, US star Noah Lyles is the defending champion and will once again be the man to beat. The 28-year-old hasn’t won a 100m final this season but is the man for the big occasion and will relish the chance to overcome a high-class field. When it comes to challengers, Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville have both beaten Lyles this year and will be hoping to deliver yet another sprint gold for Jamaica.
Over in the women’s event, Olympic champion Julien Alfred faces a huge challenge to add another major title to her collection. The 24-year-old from Saint Lucia will come up against reigning world champ Sha'Carri Richardson, Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (the third-fastest woman ever over 100m) and Shericka Jackson of Jamiaca (the fifth-fastest women in history). It’s a stacked field that should deliver a thrilling final in Tokto.
Here's how to watch the men's and women's 100m at the World Athletics Championships 2025 online and on TV — including free streaming options.
Watch World Athletics Championships live streams for FREE
You can watch the men's and women's 100m, free of charge on SBS on Demand, which is providing comprehensive coverage in Australia.
Elsewhere, BBC iPlayer (U.K.) and CBC Gem (U.S.) will also be showing the action.
Outside any of these countrues? You may not be able to watch the action like you normally would due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch Tokyo 2025 for free — we’ll show you how below.
Watch World Athletics Championships 2025 from anywhere
Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the 100m at the World Athletics Championships on your usual subscription?
You can still watch every heat, semi-final and final live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. but want to view your free SBS coverage, you'd select an Australian server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to SBS On Demand and enjoy!
How to watch World Athletics Championships 2025 men's and women's 100m live streams in the U.S.
Viewers in the U.S. can watch the World Athletics Championships, including all the races in the men's and women's 100m, on Peacock. Prices start at just $10.99/month.
Already subscribed to Peacock but you are outside the U.S.? You can live stream the top-billed event by using a NordVPN.
How to watch World Athletics Championships 2025 men's and women's 100m live streams in Canada
As mentioned above, fans can watch the 100m on CBC Sports and the channel's CBC Gem streaming service. CBC Gem is free (with ads) or CA$4.99 a month (ad-free).
Visiting the U.S. from Canada? NordVPN can help you access your usual CBC Gem live streams.
How to watch World Athletics Championships 2025 men's and women's 100m live streams in the U.K.
Select World Athletics Championships events are being televised live on BBC One and BBC Two in the U.K., with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer. This will of course include the men's and women's 100m finals.
NordVPN will help you access BBC iPlayer should you be traveling outside the U.K. right now.
How to watch World Athletics Championships 2025 men's and women's 100m live streams in Australia
SBS Viceland in Australia will have wall-to-wall coverage of the men's and women's 100m, with live streaming available via SBS on Demand.
Tokyo 2025 will still be available to stream for Australian residents, even if they are outside Australia, by using a good VPN.
World Athletics Championships: 100m schedule
(All times ET)
Saturday, September 13
5.55 a.m. — Women's 100m heats
7:35 a.m. — Men's 100m heats
Sunday, September 14
7:20 a.m. — Women's 100m semi-final
7:45 a.m. — Men's 100m semi-final
9:13 a.m. — Women's 100m final
9:20 a.m. — Men's 100m final
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