What channel is North West 200 on today? TV and live stream info
It's race day at the 2025 North West 200 with over 100,000 fans expected to descend on the north coast for what should be an action-packed six races.
They had their appetite whetted on Thursday night as local hero Michael Dunlop claimed his first double on the 8.9 mile circuit with victories in the Supersport and Superstock classes.
Davey Todd claimed victory in the Superbike and both riders will be hoping they can top the podium again today.
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Here's more info on the event and how to watch it.
The NW200 takes place from Wednesday, May 7 to Saturday, May 10 with various other events held across the race week.
Three races were held on Thursday evening with a further six held on Saturday with the first getting under way at 10am approximately.
Race 1 MAXWELL FREIGHT SERVICES SUPERTWIN RACE (4 LAPS) 10.00 hrs (Approx) Race 2 BRIGGS EQUIPMENT SUPERBIKE RACE (6 LAPS) Race 3 TIDES RESTAURANT SUPERSPORT RACE (6 LAPS) Race 4 CP HIRE SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 LAPS) Race 5 JOHN M PATTERSON SUPERTWIN RACE (4 LAPS) Race 6 MERROW HOTEL AND SPA SUPERBIKE RACE (6 LAPS)
All the action will be shown live on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport NI website.
Yes, Belfast Live will be blogging all the race action on Saturday.
Roads can close on Saturday from 9am to 7pm.
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