The CX World Cup ends today in Hoogerheide with Mathieu van der Poel as the protagonist

The final stretch of the cyclocross season is approaching, along with the most important race of the winter: the World Championship in Liévin (France), where Mathieu van der Poel will seek to become the king of mud for the seventh time. Before that, the Alpecin-Deceuninck rider will have an important test at home this Sunday, in a Hoogerheide World Cup that closes the program of a competition that will likely be decided in both the men's and women's categories if there are no surprises on Saturday in Maasmechelen.

How to follow the Hoogerheide World Cup 2025

Unlike in Maasmechelen, where only the elite men's race will be broadcast live in the traditional format, Eurosport will share both main races of the closing of this cyclocross World Cup on its second channel this time. For MAX subscribers and their sports extension, as always, the option to enjoy both competitions in full, without commercial breaks, with the option to choose the language.

Similarly, the possibility remains to witness live the penultimate round of Mathieu van der Poel's cyclocross campaign for a price very similar to the rest of the circuit races. €18.50 purchasing the ticket in advance and €2 more if bought at the box office on the day of the race.

Hoogerheide World Cup 2025 Schedule

Sunday, January 26

• Elite women's race: 13:40
• Elite men's race: 15:10

Last race before the World Championship

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Like last year, Hoogerheide will not only close the World Cup but will serve as the final test before the CX World Championship. Interestingly, the two winners in 2024, the Dutch riders Mathieu van der Poel and Fem van Empel, were the cyclists who claimed the rainbow jersey the following week in Tabor (Czech Republic) and both repeat this 2025 as top favorites to defend the victory at home and repeat the rainbow in Liévin (France).

Depending on what happens in Maasmechelen on Saturday, where the overall standings in both categories should be decided in favor of Michael Vanthourenthot and Lucinda Brand, there will be no shortage of contenders among the other big names on the circuit, except for Wout van Aert who will close his cyclocross race program this 2025 the day before. This includes the Alicante rider Felipe Orts (Ridley Racing Team), who has had his best season as a professional this year and will want to end the season in the best way, highlighted by his silver at the European Championship in Pontevedra and the podiums achieved in the World Cups of Dublin (3rd) and Hulst (2nd).