About Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad
Road · One DayDateFeb 28, 2026
TimeTime TBA
Location🇧🇪 Belgium
Most recent winner🇳🇴 Soren Waerenskjold (2025)
BroadcastCoverage varies by country
CourseOne Day
Why watch?
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad is a one-day WorldTour race held in late February in Flanders, Belgium. It traditionally opens the cobbled classics calendar and serves as the first major test on the bergs and narrow roads that define the spring campaign.
FAQ
How can I watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 in US?
You can watch Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 in US on FloBikes. Check the Watch tab for live links and coverage notes.
When does Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 start?
Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 runs Feb 28, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
What channel is Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026 on?
Broadcast options include FloBikes, depending on your location.
Past winners
Defending champion: Mathieu van der Poel (2026)
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Soren Waerenskjold |
| 2024 | Jan Tratnik |
| 2023 | Dylan van Baarle |
| 2022 | Wout van Aert |
| 2021 | Davide Ballerini |
| 2020 | Jasper Stuyven |
| 2019 | Zdenek Stybar |
| 2018 | Michael Valgren |
| 2017 | Greg Van Avermaet |