The 2025 rally season is launched, with 14 rounds on the calendar. A tip allows us to watch the WRC live for free, from the Belgian channel RTBF auvio.
For its 53rd edition, the WRC 2025 offers a calendar of 14 meetings, crossing four continents. Three new destinations are appearing: the Canary Islands, Paraguay and Saudi Arabia, while Estonia is making its return.
Thierry Neuville, accompanied by his co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe, will defend his first world title under the colors of Hyundai. The season begins with the Monte-Carlo Rally, will pass through its European destinations (Sweden, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece), will make a detour to Kenya, then will then travel to South America (Paraguay, Chile), to close with a stop in Japan and Saudi Arabia.
Who broadcasts the WRC rally for free?
The 14 rounds of the WRC are programmed live for free by the Belgian broadcaster RTBF. The broadcast is available for streaming from the RTBF auvio platform. This channel also broadcasts F1, MotoGP and Superbike SBK.
Since these are foreign broadcasters, you may be faced with geo-blocking from France. However, you just need to simulate your location in Belgium, with a VPN, to access it without blocking.
Quick tutorial:
- Install as desired Cyberghost, NordVPN or ExpressVPN by taking advantage of a 30-day trial.
- Locate yourself in Belgium.
- Reload the web browser.
Following this manipulation, the RTBF platform will assess that you are indeed present in Belgium, and will give you access to the WRC live:
Right now, Cyberghost offers a 45-day trial periodrefundable without conditions, to its new users. You will be able to take advantage of the service during this period, to watch the WRC, Formula 1 or MotoGP, with a refund at any time in the event of dissatisfaction.
Enjoy a 45-day Cyberghost trial
-We can see in the screenshot above that we have access to the WRC streaming on RTBF, thanks to the VPN. The same will be true during the broadcast of the 14 rally rounds of this 2025 season. This tip also applies to F1, MotoGP, Superbike and any other sport.
Also watch F1 and MotoGP on RTBF:
RTBF has established itself as a reference for motorsport enthusiasts by offering coverage of the biggest competitions. In addition to the WRC, the Belgian channel broadcasts the entire Formula 1, MotoGP and Superbike Grand Prix for free for the 2025 season, allowing fans to follow their favorite disciplines from RTBF auvio.
Viewers can also turn to other free European channels to enjoy these competitions. The Swiss RTS broadcasts F1 and MotoGP, while ServusTV in Austria offers a particularly comprehensive offering, covering a wide range of disciplines ranging from Formula 1 to Formula E, including DTM and Formula 2.
WRC 2025 Calendar:
In 2025, the WRC will include 14 rounds, including 3 new rounds in the Canaries, Paraguay and Saudi Arabia. The stage in Estonia is also on the calendar. The entire 2025 calendar will be broadcast free of charge on RTBF auvio.
| Some | Rally | Date |
| 1 | Monte-Carlo Rally | January 23-26 |
| 2 | Rally Sweden | February 13 – 16 |
| 3 | Rallye Safari (Kenya) | 20 – 23 mars |
| 4 | Canary Islands Rally | 24 – 27 avril |
| 5 | Rally Portugal | May 15 – 18 |
| 6 | Rally Italy | June 5 – 8 |
| 7 | Acropolis Rally (Greece) | June 26 – 29 |
| 8 | Rally Estonia | July 17 – 20 |
| 9 | Rally Finland | July 31 – August 3 |
| 10 | Paraguay Rally | August 28 – 31 |
| 11 | Chile Rally | September 11 – 14 |
| 12 | Rallye d’Europe central | October 16 – 19 |
| 13 | Rally Japan | 6 – 9 November |
| 14 | Saudi Arabia Rally | 27 – 30 November |
Preview of the 2025 WRC rally season:
The World Rally Championship begins its 53rd edition with a slightly expanded program. For the first time in its history, the calendar is enriched with 14 roundsoffering enthusiasts a spectacle across four continents.
The year 2025 marks the arrival of three new destinations. The Canary Islands bring their Spanish touch to the championship, while Paraguay makes its entrance with stages around Encarnacion, in the Itapúa region. Saudi Arabia, committed for 10 years, offers a unique playing field around Jeddah, alternating between mountainous terrain and desert expanses. These newcomers compensate for the departures from the Croatian, Polish and Latvian events. Estonia, for its part, is making its return after a short absence.
The title holders Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe, the Belgian duo victorious in 2024, will defend their colors under the Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT banner. Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT, the reigning manufacturer champion, will notably see the French crew of Sébastien Ogier and Vincent Lancais line up. Another French pair, Adrien Fourmaux and Alexandre Coria, will represent Hyundai. Ford WRT M-Sport and Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT2 complete the list of teams entered.
The 2025 WRC season begins on the legendary roads of Monte-Carlo and reaches its final conclusion on November 30 during the Saudi Arabia Rally.
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