2.Pro
Stage race · 5 stages · 829 km
★★★
Tour de Hongrie
Hungarian UCI 2.Pro stage race held May 13-17 across five stages totalling roughly 870km. The route traditionally pairs three sprint stages with a queen stage to the summit of Kékestető (Hungary's highest point) and a hilly finale around Esztergom.
§ Watch
Where to watch
⚠️ Spoiler warning: live streams and broadcaster home pages may show current standings. Disable autoplay & avoid sidebar recommendations on YouTube.
§ 02 — Stages
The route, day by day
1R
ROAD
Wed, May 13
Gyula → Békéscsaba
143km
FLAT
Opening 143km from Gyula Castle to Békéscsaba in eastern Hungary.
2R
ROAD
Thu, May 14
Szarvas → Paks
202km
FLAT
Longest stage — 202km from Szarvas to Paks. Just 338m elevation.
3R
ROAD
Fri, May 15
Kaposvár → Szekszárd
152km
HILLY
152km through Somogy hills from Kaposvár to wine country at Szekszárd.
4R
ROAD
Sat, May 16
Mohács → Pécs
188km
HILLY
188km from the Danube at Mohács to Pécs in southern Hungary.
5R
ROAD
Sun, May 17
Balatonalmádi → Veszprém
144km
HILLY
Closing 144km from Lake Balaton at Balatonalmádi to Veszprém.
§ 03 — Startlist & Jerseys
Who to watch & what to watch for
Top Starters
01
T. Merlier
Soudal Quick-Step
02
O. Kooij
Team Visma | Lease a Bike
03
A. De Lie
Lotto Intermarché
04
J. Meeus
Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe
05
T. Andresen
Decathlon CMA CGM Team
✦ Outsiders & Espoirs
06
J. Söderqvist
Lidl - Trek
07
A. Withen Philipsen
Lidl - Trek
Jerseys
Maillot Jaune
Yellow Jersey
Overall GC leader on aggregate time.
Maillot Vert
Green Jersey
Points classification leader.
Maillot à Pois
Polka Dot Jersey
King of the Mountains.
Maillot Blanc
White Jersey
Best Young Rider.
§ 04 — GC Favourites
Fight for the overall
№ 01 · SPRINTER
T. Merlier
Soudal Quick-Step
UCI #17★★★
№ 02 · SPRINTER
O. Kooij
Team Visma | Lease a Bike
UCI #14★★★★
№ 03 · SPRINTER
A. De Lie
Lotto Intermarché
UCI #10★★★★
№ 04 · SPRINTER
J. Meeus
Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe
UCI #42★★
№ 05 · SPRINTER
T. Andresen
Decathlon CMA CGM Team
UCI #40★★
✦ Outsiders & Espoirs
№ 01 · TIME-TRIALIST
J. Söderqvist
Lidl - Trek
OUTSIDER
№ 02 · CLIMBER
A. Withen Philipsen
Lidl - Trek
OUTSIDER
§ 05 — Storylines
Narratives to watch
- Government-backed showcase race that has grown into a credible 2.Pro event with strong sprint fields.
- Kékestető queen stage is the heart of the race — flat first-week stages set up for a one-day GC battle.
- Hungarian national team often spoils the favourites with aggressive home racing.
§ 06 — Historical Context
Form book & lore
Tour de Hongrie dates to 1925. Modern revival from 2015 onward, raised to 2.Pro status in 2020.
§ 07 — Viewing Notes
When to tune in
Hungarian state broadcaster M4 Sport carries live coverage; check Eurosport Hungary for international feed. The Kékestető stage is essential viewing.