Omloop Het Nieuwsblad signifies the Flemish Opening Weekend, marking the start of the Spring Classics and being the first UCI WorldTour race on European soil.
It’s the first time we’ll see the peloton take on the cobbles of Flanders, with the men's and women's races taking place this Saturday, 28 February, starting in Ghent and ending in Ninove.
Last year, the men’s race was won by Norwegian Søren Wærenskjold, who took victory by pipping Paul Magnier to the line.
Lotte Claes won the women’s race, surviving the breakaway and out-sprinting Aurela Nerlo to victory.
The men’s race is 207.6km this year, and starts at 11.05am CET, with the riders expected to reach the finish at approximately 3.52pm CET.
The women will take on a 137.6km course, starting at 1.35pm CET, with an expected finish at 5.17pm CET.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at how you can watch the season opener from around the world.
How can I watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 live in the UK?
TNT Sports/Discovery+ will show the race live and, as usual, there’s an on-demand option. Coverage times are to be confirmed.
A TNT Sports/Discovery+ subscription costs £25.49 per month when billed annually. It’s available on a range of platforms, including tablets, mobile, TV with Chromecast, or AirPlay, Android TV or Apple TV.
How can I watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 outside the UK?
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How can I watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 live in the US?
For those in the US, FlowBikes will be covering the men's race live from 12.40pm GMT, and the women's race from 3.10pm GMT.
The subscription costs $29.99 per month or $150 per year.
How can I watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 live in Australia?
There don't appear to be any outlets showing the race live in Australia this year, so you may need to consider a VPN should you want to watch the action live.
