Where to watch Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025: Time, TV channel, live stream for cycling classic

The 111th edition of Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the sport's oldest 'Monument' on the European circuit, takes place on Wednesday, April 27, 2025, in Wallonia, Belgium's French-speaking region. Nicknamed La Doyenne (The Old Lady), the historic race has been a regular fixture since its debut in 1892.

All eyes are on Tadej Pogacar with fans eager to see whether he can defend his LBL crown. The reigning world champion claimed victory here last year but came up just short at both Paris-Roubaix and the Amstel Gold Race, settling for runner-up spot on each occasion.

Belgium's Remco Evenepoel, also came up with a strong performance at the Amstel, finishing just behind Pogacar in third.

WATCH: The Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 cycling LIVE in US on Peacock

In the women's field, last year's champion Grace Brown won't line up. Australia's premier road cyclist called time on her career following a glittering 2024 season capped by Olympic time trial gold.

But the start list is still stacked. Two-time winners Demi Vollering and Anna van der Breggen are expected to return, along with Olympic road race champion Kristen Faulkner and world champion Lotte Kopecky, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.

Here's how to watch all the action from the Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 cycling race:

How to watch Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 cycling: Channel, live stream

• TV channel: CNBC
• Live stream: Peacock (U.S.) | FloBikes (Canada)

Fans in the United States can catch the men's race live this Sunday, April 27, starting bright and early at 6 a.m. ET on Peacock, with CNBC picking up the television broadcast from 9 a.m. ET.

The women's event kicks off later in the morning at 10:55 a.m. ET and will be streamed exclusively on Peacock. Calling the men's action from the booth will be Bob Roll alongside Christian Vande Velde.

As for Canadian spectators, the Liege-Bastogne-Liege will not air on traditional cable television. Streaming options are exclusively available on FloBikes.

Liege-Bastogne-Liege Race 2025 start time

• 6:00 a.m. (ET) — Men's Liege-Bastogne-Liege Race
• 10:55 a.m. (ET) — Women's Liege-Bastogne-Liege Race

The men's Liege-Bastogne-Liege race will begin at 6:00 a.m. ET, while the women's race will start later in the day at 10:55 a.m. ET.

Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 route

The men's race will roll out from Liege, head south to Bastogne, then loop back to finish where they started, covering a grueling 252km (156.5 miles), one of the lengthiest races on the calendar.

The women's event, slightly shorter at 152.9km (95 miles), kicks off in Bastogne and merges with the men's route at Salmchâteau with around 106km left to ride.

Twisting through the rugged Belgian Ardennes, both men's and women's races are packed with relentless, punchy climbs. None are long, yet they quickly wear on the riders.

Expect the decisive moments to come late as a series of vicious climbs like Saint-­Roch, Wanne, Stockeu, La Redoute, and Roche-aux-Faucons together with some others on the final stretch should break the race into pieces, heading onto Liege.

Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2025 weather forecast

Race day on April 27 is forecast to range around 65 degree Fahrenheit during day time, with a possibility of light rain or scattered showers under partly cloudy skies. Riders could also be dealing with a light breeze from the northeast, blowing at 5 to 10 mph, just enough to be felt on the open stretches.

Liege-Bastogne-Liege Race winners

Men

Winners of the past five men's Liege-Bastogne-Liege races are:

Women

Winners of the past five women's Liege-Bastogne-Liege races are: