The cobblestones of Belgium are calling as the Tour of Flanders 2026 (Ronde van Vlaanderen) reaches its peak today, Sunday, April 5. While the men’s race is already underway, the Women’s Elite field is preparing for a gruelling 164.1 km battle starting and ending in Oudenaarde. With iconic climbs like the Koppenberg and the Oude Kwaremont waiting to test the world’s best, all eyes are on home favourite Lotte Kopecky as she chases a record-breaking fourth title against rivals like Demi Vollering and Elisa Longo Borghini.
Tour of Flanders 2026: Women’s Race Schedule
| Event Phase | Local Time (CET) | Indian Standard Time (IST) | US Eastern Time (EDT) |
| Official Start | 1:25 PM | 4:55 PM | 7:25 AM |
| Estimated Finish | 5:35 PM | 9:05 PM | 11:35 AM |
Where To Watch Tour of Flanders 2026 Women’s Race Live
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India: Cycling fans in India can catch the live action via the Eurosport channel or stream it through the Discovery+ app.
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United Kingdom: The race is being broadcast live on TNT Sports and can be streamed via the Discovery+ platform or the newly launched HBO Max (Sports add-on).
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United States: FloBikes is the exclusive streaming partner for the Tour of Flanders in the US. A monthly or annual subscription is required to access the high-definition feed.
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Australia: SBS and SBS On Demand are providing free-to-air coverage for Australian viewers, offering both live and on-demand replays.
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Belgium: Local fans can watch the authentic Flemish broadcast on Sporza (VRT).
The Route: A Tactical Cobbled Nightmare
The 2026 edition of the women’s race features a relentless profile with 164.1 km of narrow lanes and punishing gradients. The peloton will face the Molenberg and Berendries early on, but the true selection will happen at the Koppenberg (600m at 11.6%), followed by the final pairing of the Oude Kwaremont and the Paterberg. From the summit of the Paterberg, it is a flat 13 km sprint to the finish line in Oudenaarde. With rain reported in the region earlier this morning, the cobbled climbs could become a slippery “horror show” for anyone caught out of position.
