How to Watch the 2026 UCI Road World Championships: Schedule and Broadcaster Guide

The 2026 UCI Road World Championships is set to take place in Montreal, Canada, as top male and female cyclists compete for the rainbow jerseys. Montreal chose to host the event back in 2021 after opting not to host the FIFA World Cup. The week-long competition begins on Sunday with the Women's and Men's Elite Time Trials, followed by age-graded events and the Mixed Team Time-Trial Relay, before concluding with the road races over the weekend.

In the Elite Individual Time Trial, Marlen Reusser aims to defend her 2025 title against contenders such as Zoe Bäckstedt, while Remco Evenepoel targets his fourth consecutive world title against Filippo Ganna, with Jay Vine and Josh Tarling unable to race. For the road races, women will cover 180km with 2,570m of climbing, while men will tackle a 273km course featuring 3,808m of elevation gain. The men's race features favourites Wout van Aert, Paul Seixas, Isaac Del Toro, Evenepoel, and Tom Pidcock in the absence of Tadej Pogačar, while home rider Magdeleine Vallières Mill faces Demi Vollering, Elisa Longo Borghini, and Lotte Kopecky in the women's event.

Cycling fans worldwide can follow the action through various official broadcast channels and streaming services. Full free coverage is available on CBC Gem in Canada, while viewers in the UK can watch via BBC iPlayer, BBC Two, BBC Three, or comprehensive coverage on TNT Sports. Broadcasters also include FloBikes in the US, Stan Sport in Australia, and the UCI YouTube channel in regions without a local broadcaster, with VPN options available to bypass geo-restrictions for international viewers.