A pair of burgeoning rivalries are poised to light up the 2025 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships at the iconic Vikingskipet in Hamar, Norway this week, with Erin Jackson and Femke Kok set to do battle in the 500m, and 1,000m and 1,500m specialist Takagi Miho wary of the growing threat from Jutta Leerdam.
Below, we’ll explain how to watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams: TV schedule, dates
The 2025 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships run from Thursday, March 13 to Sunday, March 16. Full schedule below.
► Canada — CBC Gem (FREE)
► RoW — YouTube (FREE)
► U.S. — Peacock
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While Jackson has just secured her third consecutive World Cup title, Kok had to miss half of the campaign with a viral infection. Having beaten her American rival at each of the past two World Cup events, the Dutchwoman is clearly itching to make up for lost time.
Takagi topped both the 1,000m and 1,500m rankings, but Leerdam got the better of her in Heerenveen earlier this year. Was the Dutch skater simply rising to the occasion at her home event, or is something bigger at play?
Jordan Stolz is the main attraction in the men’s events, where he’s set to contest the 500m, 1,000m and 1,500m titles. The 20-year-old American won a men’s record 18 consecutive World Cup races before a defeat (and further victories) last month, and should be well-rested after taking a pneumonia-enforced break.
Here’s how to watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships 2025 online and on TV – including free streaming options. We’ve also listed the full schedule below so you won’t miss a moment.
FREE World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams
The 2025 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships are being live streamed for free on CBC Sports and its CBC Gem streaming service in Canada, ORF in Austria and Rai in Italy.
The event is also being live streamed on the International Skating Union YouTube channel everywhere that Hamar 2025 doesn’t have a broadcaster, such as the U.K. and Australia.
But what if you’re based in one of those countries but aren’t at home to catch that free World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships coverage? Maybe you’re on holiday and don’t want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you’d usually be able to watch for free at home?
Don’t worry — you can watch it via a VPN instead. We’ll show you how to do that below.
Watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships 2025 from anywhere
It’s only natural that you’ll want to watch your usual home coverage of the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships, especially if it’s free-to-air. But what if you’re not there when the event is on?
Look no further than a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN makes it look as if you’re surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you’re in. That means you can access the streaming services you already pay for, from anywhere.
They’re totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We’ve tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite right now is NordVPN. It’s fast, works on loads of devices and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we’ve said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you’re in the U.S. and want to view a Canadian service, you’d select Canada from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to CBC Gem and stream World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships 2025 online.
Watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams in Canada
As mentioned above, fans in Canada can watch the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships on CBC Sports and the channel’s CBC Gem streaming service. CBC Gem is free (with ads) or CA$4.99 a month (ad-free).
If you live in Canada but aren’t at home right now, you can still watch Hamar 2025 live by using a quality VPN like NordVPN.
Watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams in the U.S.
Peacock has the rights to the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships in the U.S..
To tune in, you’ll need to be signed up for either a Premium subscription ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month), which also gets rid of some ads.
If you’re currently outside of the U.S. but have a Peacock subscription, you can still watch Hamar 2025 live streams by using a VPN such as NordVPN to help unblock the service.
Watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams in the U.K.
None of the main broadcasters have picked up the rights to the World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships in the U.K., but that’s actually good news.
It means you’ll be able to watch the event for free on the International Skating Union YouTube channel.
If you’re currently traveling overseas, don’t worry, as you can use a good VPN to tune in from abroad.
Watch World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships live streams in Australia
If you’re in Australia, you can watch the 2025 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships for free on YouTube.
If you aren’t in Oz right now, you can live stream Hamar 2025 by using a good VPN.
World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships schedule 2025
Thursday, March 13
12 p.m. — 3,000m women
1:11 p.m. — 5,000m men
2:57 p.m. — Team Sprint women
3:14 p.m. — Team Sprint men
Friday, March 14
1 p.m. — Team Pursuit women
1:25 p.m. — Team Pursuit men
2:07 p.m. — 500m women
2:46 p.m. — 500m men
Saturday, March 15
8 a.m. — 1,000m women
8:45 a.m. — 1,000m men
9:37 a.m. — 5,000m women
10:48 a.m. — Mass Start men
Sunday, March 16
6 a.m. — 500m men
6:56 a.m. — 1,500m women
7:53 a.m. — 10,000m men
7:58 a.m. — Mass Start women
(All times ET)
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