Stream Paris-Roubaix 2026 live as three-time reigning champion Mathieu van der Poel aims to achieve the seemingly impossible and fend off Tadej Pogacar. The Hell of the North has become an obsession for the Slovenian force of nature, who has been training on the 258.3km course this year and has said he would even trade a Tour de France title for a golden pavé.
Pogacar has won the other four monuments, most recently the Tour of Flanders – ahead of van der Poel – last weekend, and it speaks volumes for his talent and mindset that finishing second to the flying Dutchman after a crash on his Paris-Roubaix debut a year ago has inflicted such a deep-seated scar.
So fierce is his intent that van der Poel has cut a forlorn figure in the run-up to a race where he could make history. Only Roger De Vlaeminck and Tom Boonen have ever won four editions of Paris-Roubaix, and neither did so in consecutive years.
Mads Pedersen joined the podium 12 months ago and is likely to fight for third place with Wout van Aert, Jasper Philipsen, Filippo Ganna and Jonathan Milan.
Read on for our guide to where to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 live streams online, on TV and potentially free wherever you are.
Can I watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 for free?
Yes! Paris-Roubaix 2026 is free to air in several locations.
We recommend SBS On Demand online platform in Australia, which also has free English-language coverage of the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Paris-Roubaix and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
Free Paris-Roubaix coverage is also available via:
🇮🇹 – RaiPlay (ITA)
🇪🇸 – RTVE Play (ESP)
🇳🇱 – NOS (DOWN)
🇧🇪 – RTBF / Auvio (BEL)
🇫🇷 – France TV (FROM)
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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 using a VPN
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How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 live streams in the US
In the US, Paris-Roubaix 2026 will be shown on NBC Sports via Peacock. Peacock pricing starts at $10.99/month for sports included.
If you’re out of the US but still want to watch the race, don’t forget to explore The VPN route above which will help you access your subscriptions anywhere.
How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 live streams in the UK
Cycling fans in the UK can watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 along with the majority of UCI World Tour events on TNT Sports.
To access TNT Sports, you’ll either need to add it to your TV package or take out a standalone subscription via HBO Max, which launched in the UK on March 26. The best value streaming package is £25.99/month over a 12-month period. Discovery+ subscriptions have been transferred automatically.
You’ll also have access to Premier League, Champions League and Europa League football, plus Tour de France cycling, rugby, wrestling, UFC and MotoGP.
If you are traveling abroad, don’t worry as you can use NordVPN to see your usual service from abroad.
How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 live streams in Canada
FloBikes showing Paris-Roubaix 2026 and most UCI World Tour events in Canada.
A subscription will set you back CA$215.88/year or CA$49.99/month.
Not in Canada? Use NordVPN if you are away from home, to take advantage of your usual cycling coverage anywhere.
How to watch Paris-Roubaix 2026 live streams in Australia
As mentioned above, free Paris-Roubaix 2026 coverage is available in Australia, courtesy of SBS On Demand.
SBS also has the rights to the Tour de France, Vuelta a España, Gent-Wevelgem, Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Eschborn-Frankfurt and Paris-Tours, and many more races.
Outside Australia? You will have to download a VPNas described above, to take advantage of your free Paris-Roubaix stream from abroad.
What is the start time for Paris-Roubaix 2026?
Paris-Roubaix Men (258.3 km)
Sunday, April 12
9.50 – 15.50 BST approx.
4.50 – 10.50 ET approx.
18.50 – 2.50 AEDT approx.
Paris-Roubaix Women (143.1 km)
Sunday, April 12
13.45 – 17.00 BST approx.
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET approx.
23.45 – 03.00 AEDT approx.
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