How to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026: free cycling streams online from anywhere

Dutch rider Mathieu van der Poel takes part in a warm up ahead of the 2026 Omloop Nieuwsblad. — (Image credit: ELIAS ROM / Belga / AFP via Getty Images)

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After three initial rounds touring Australia and Asia, the 2026 UCI WorldTour has made it to Europe where it kicks off, as is tradition, with the Flanders Classic — the Omloop Nieuwsblad in Belgium.

Read on and we'll show you how to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free.

Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live streams: TV channels, Times

Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live streams take place on Saturday, February 28
► Time: Men's race starts at 5:15 a.m. ET / 2:15 a.m. PT / 10:15 a.m. GMT / 9:15 p.m. AEDT. Women's race starts at 7:30 a.m. ET / 4:30 a.m. PT / 12:30 p.m. GMT / 11:30 p.m. AEDT
• FREE STREAM — VRT Max, Sporza (Bel) / NOS (Hol)
• U.S. — Stream on FloBikes
• U.K. — Stream on TNT Sports via Discovery+
• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk free

While the season's early events have given the chance for Tobias Lund Andresen and Isaac del Toro to enjoy their first Tour victories, there's a sense of the big boys coming to play in Flanders. The field may not include the mighty Tadej Pogačar, but Mathieu van der Poel, Tom Pidcock and Jasper Philipsen will all start.

There hasn't been a repeat winner in the men's event since Greg Van Avermaet nine years ago, which will give hope to the above trio as none of them have won this before (although less good news for last year's surprise victor Søren Wærenskjold). Nobody will be expecting an easy ride around the 207.6km route, however, with chilly temperatures and a high chance of rain forecast.

Belgian hopes will rest on former winners Lotte Claes and Lotte Kopecky in the women's race, which has been toughened up this year with two extra climbs late on. Read on for details of how to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 online — including free streaming options.

How to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 for FREE

While the 2026 Omloop Nieuwsblad is generally on paid-for options around the world, it's set to be shown for free in Belgium. Live stream Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 for FREE on both VRT Max and Sporza in Belgium as well as NOS in Holland.

Traveling overseas? You won't be able to watch the action like you normally would in Belgium due to regional restrictions. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution. Use a VPN to watch the cycling for free — we’ll explain more below.

Watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cycling on your usual subscription?

You can still watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software can make your devices appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN — we explain why in our NordVPN review.

How to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live streams in the U.S.

The Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 is streaming exclusively on FloBikes in the U.S.

Subscriptions cost $39.99/month on a rolling basis. Or, if you know that you'll want all of the platform's coverage throughout the year, get a $150 annual plan and effectively get eight months free.

Belgian resident visiting North America? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Europe so you can watch your streams for free.

How to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live streams in Canada

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Just like south of the border, FloBikes is the 2026 Omloop Nieuwsblad broadcaster in Canada. It costs CA$39.99/month or CA$200 for a whole year.

How to watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 live streams in the U.K.

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Coverage of the 2026 Omloop Nieuwsblad in the U.K. will be broadcast on TNT Sports 3.

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 Plus which will set you back from £30.99/month.

If you're currently traveling abroad, don't worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch from abroad.

Can I watch Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026 in Australia?

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None of the regular cycling broadcasters (e.g. Channel 7, SBS, Stan Sport) in Australia are showing the 2026 Omloop Nieuwsblad. In fact, this race doesn't appear in the schedules of any Aussie TV channels or streaming platforms.

If you're travelling Down Under and want to stream your domestic cycling coverage, you can use a VPN to unlock your geo-blocked service.

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