Watching Paris-Roubaix 2025 and Paris-Roubaix Femmes 2025: A guide to streaming the infamous Northern Hell Race
The much-anticipated Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes races are just around the corner, promising another thrilling display of endurance and skill on the cobbled roads of northern France. Here's a guide to help you catch the action in your part of the world.
Paris-Roubaix
The men's race, starting in Compiègne and finishing in the velodrome, commences at 10:25 BST on April 13th. The event is expected to conclude between 16:00 and 16:45 BST. Some of the star riders to watch include Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, and Mads Pedersen.
UK viewers can catch the action on Discovery+ and TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 10:00 BST. In North America, Peacock's coverage of Paris-Roubaix starts at 05:05 EDT, while Flobikes' coverage kicks off at 05:00. The race will cover 30 cobbled sectors totalling 55.3km, including three five-star sectors.
Paris-Roubaix Femmes
The women's race, starting in Denain and finishing in the famous Roubaix velodrome, commences at a similar time on April 12th. The women will ride 17 cobbled sectors totalling 29.2km, with two five-star sectors included. Lotte Kopecky, Lorena Wiebes, Elisa Balsamo, and Marianne Vos are some of the standout riders to watch.
In the UK, there is no free-to-air coverage for Paris-Roubaix Femmes. However, both races are broadcast on TNT Sports and available for streaming on Discovery+ with a subscription. In the US, NBC Sports holds exclusive rights for both races, with live streaming available via Peacock, which requires a subscription. In Canada, FloBikes streams the races live with a paid subscription.
For viewers in Australia, while exact details for Paris-Roubaix are less explicit, coverage for major women’s races like Tour de France Femmes is available, likely through Discovery+ or similar platforms partnering for cycling broadcasts.
In Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, and Spain, many cycling events, including Paris-Roubaix Femmes and probably Paris-Roubaix, have free-to-air coverage on public broadcasters. For example, in Belgium and the Netherlands, races are often shown on channels like Sporza (Belgium) or NOS (Netherlands).
Since broadcast rights can vary by year and broadcaster, it's good to check each year ahead of Paris-Roubaix and its women's event. Peacock's cycling race schedule includes Paris-Roubaix Femmes (April 12) and Paris-Roubaix (April 13) in the US, confirming their coverage there.
So, gear up and get ready to witness the thrilling races of Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes. Don't miss out on the action – tune in and cheer on your favourite riders!
If you're a fan of sports, mark your calendars for the upcoming Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes races. These prestigious cycling events, showcasing endurance and skill, are happening on April 12th and 13th respectively, featuring international star riders like Tadej Pogačar, Lotte Kopecky, and Elisa Balsamo.
