Cycling's top athletes begin their pursuit of the sport's most iconic title this weekend, taking on the 3,333-kilometer challenge of the 2026 Tour de France.

This year's route features the Grand Depart in Spain for only the third time in Tour history, opening with a 19.6km team time trial in Barcelona. Riders will tackle the Pyrenees' famed climbs unusually early on day three.

Last year's race was claimed by Tadej Pogacar, who overcame challenges from Jonas Vingegaard and Florian Lipowitz to secure his fourth title in six years. Pogacar is favored to win a fifth crown, yet the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider will confront stiff competition from Belgian star Remco Evenepoel, while Vingegaard and Lipowitz seek to improve on prior results.

Tour de France 2026: Where and when is it?

The 113th Tour de France starts with Stage 1 in Barcelona on Saturday, July 4, and concludes with Stage 21 in Paris on the iconic Champs-Elysees on Sunday, July 26.

A complete schedule for the remaining stages appears below.

How to watch the Tour de France from anywhere using a VPN

Travelers abroad can use a VPN to maintain privacy and security while streaming the event. It encrypts traffic, avoids throttling by internet providers, and adds protection on public Wi-Fi networks. VPNs are legal in countries including the US and Canada for purposes like enhancing online privacy.

Some services restrict VPN use for region-specific content, so review platform terms before use. Follow provider instructions for secure setup and confirm compliance with laws and agreements, as certain platforms may block detected VPNs.

Livestream Tour de France 2026 in the US

NBC will air limited linear coverage, including Stage 1 on Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. ET, plus Stages 8 and 20. Peacock provides full live coverage of all 21 stages along with pre- and post-stage analysis.

Peacock costs $11 monthly for the ad-supported plan or $17 for the ad-free option. Sling TV Blue offers NBC access in select markets for a base $46 per month plus $4-$5 for locals. DirecTV MySports includes a five-day trial, local channels, and ESPN Unlimited for $50 monthly over the first two months after the standard $65 rate.

Many live TV services provide trials or first-month discounts with easy cancellation. A reliable internet connection is required.

Livestream Tour de France 2026 in the UK for free

TNT Sports holds exclusive UK live rights for every stage of the 2026 Tour. Access comes via Sky Q or online streaming for £31, bundled with Discovery Plus content.

ITV has lost broadcast rights, but free options remain. Channel 5 airs daily highlights at 7 p.m. BST hosted by Rebecca Charlton. S4C offers live Welsh commentary streamed free via BBC iPlayer, requiring only a valid UK TV license.

Stream Tour de France 2026 in Australia for free

All stages air free on SBS in Australia. Livestream via the free SBS On Demand service, available on apps for Android and iOS plus Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and most smart TVs.

Stream Tour de France 2026 in Canada

FloBikes provides live coverage in Canada. Subscriptions cost $150 yearly or $30 monthly, with apps for Android and Apple devices.

Tour de France 2026: Remaining stages and schedule

Week 1

Saturday, July 4: 11:05 a.m. ET / 5:05 p.m. CEST / 4:05 p.m. BST / 8:05 a.m. PT / 1:05 a.m. AEST (Sun)
Stage 1: Barcelona to Barcelona (Team Time Trial), 19.6 km

Sunday, July 5: 7:45 a.m. ET / 1:45 p.m. CEST / 12:45 p.m. BST / 4:45 a.m. PT / 9:45 p.m. AEST
Stage 2: Tarragona to Barcelona, 168.5 km

Monday, July 6: 6:10 a.m. ET / 12:10 p.m. CEST / 11:10 a.m. BST / 3:10 a.m. PT / 8:10 p.m. AEST
Stage 3: Granollers to Les Angles, 195.9 km

Tuesday, July 7: 7:10 a.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. CEST / 12:10 p.m. BST / 4:10 a.m. PT / 9:10 p.m. AEST
Stage 4: Carcassonne to Foix, 181.9 km

Wednesday, July 8: 8:00 a.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. CEST / 1:00 p.m. BST / 5:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 p.m. AEST
Stage 5: Lannemezan to Pau, 158.3 km

Thursday, July 9: 6:40 a.m. ET / 12:40 p.m. CEST / 11:40 a.m. BST / 3:40 a.m. PT / 8:40 p.m. AEST
Stage 6: Pau to Gavarnie-Gedre, 186.2 km

Friday, July 10: 7:25 a.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. CEST / 12:25 p.m. BST / 4:25 a.m. PT / 9:25 p.m. AEST
Stage 7: Hagetmau to Bordeaux, 175.1 km

Saturday, July 11: 7:25 a.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. CEST / 12:25 p.m. BST / 4:25 a.m. PT / 9:25 p.m. AEST
Stage 8: Perigueux to Bergerac, 180.4 km

Sunday, July 12: 7:45 a.m. ET / 1:45 p.m. CEST / 12:45 p.m. BST / 4:45 a.m. PT / 9:45 p.m. AEST
Stage 9: Malemort to Ussel, 185.5 km

Monday, July 13: Rest Day

Week 2

Tuesday, July 14: 7:25 a.m. ET / 1:25 p.m. CEST / 12:25 p.m. BST / 4:25 a.m. PT / 9:25 p.m. AEST
Stage 10: Aurillac to Le Lioran, 166.6 km

Wednesday, July 15: 8:05 a.m. ET / 2:05 p.m. CEST / 1:05 p.m. BST / 5:05 a.m. PT / 10:05 p.m. AEST
Stage 11: Vichy to Nevers, 161.3 km

Thursday, July 16: 7:40 a.m. ET / 1:40 p.m. CEST / 12:40 p.m. BST / 4:40 a.m. PT / 9:40 p.m. AEST
Stage 12: Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours to Chalon-sur-Saone, 179.1 km

Friday, July 17: 7:20 a.m. ET / 1:20 p.m. CEST / 12:20 p.m. BST / 4:20 a.m. PT / 9:20 p.m. AEST
Stage 13: Dole to Belfort, 205.8 km

Saturday, July 18: 7:30 a.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. CEST / 12:30 p.m. BST / 4:30 a.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. AEST
Stage 14: Mulhouse to Le Markstein, 155.3 km

Sunday, July 19: 7:20 a.m. ET / 1:20 p.m. CEST / 12:20 p.m. BST / 4:20 a.m. PT / 9:20 p.m. AEST
Stage 15: Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison, 183.9 km

Monday, July 20: Rest Day

Week 3

Tuesday, July 21: 7:00 a.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CEST / 12:00 p.m. BST / 4:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. AEST
Stage 16: Evian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains (Individual Time Trial), 26.1 km

Wednesday, July 22: 7:35 a.m. ET / 1:35 p.m. CEST / 12:35 p.m. BST / 4:35 a.m. PT / 9:35 p.m. AEST
Stage 17: Chambery to Voiron, 174.7 km

Thursday, July 23: 6:50 a.m. ET / 12:50 p.m. CEST / 11:50 a.m. BST / 3:50 a.m. PT / 8:50 p.m. AEST
Stage 18: Voiron to Orcieres-Merlette, 185.2 km

Friday, July 24: 8:15 a.m. ET / 2:15 p.m. CEST / 1:15 p.m. BST / 5:15 a.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. AEST
Stage 19: Gap to Alpe d'Huez, 127.9 km

Saturday, July 25: 5:30 a.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. CEST / 10:30 a.m. BST / 2:30 a.m. PT / 7:30 p.m. AEST
Stage 20: Le Bourg-d'Oisans to Alpe d'Huez, 170.9 km

Sunday, July 26: 10:00 a.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. CEST / 3:00 p.m. BST / 7:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 a.m. AEST (Mon)
Stage 21: Thoiry to Paris (Montmartre), 132.3 km

Tour de France 2026: Teams and riders

Alpecin-Premier Tech
Ramses Debruyne (BEL), Silvan Dillier (SUI), Tim Marsman (NED), Jasper Philipsen (BEL), Edward Planckaert (BEL), Jonas Rickaert (BEL), Mathieu van der Poel (NED), Emiel Verstrynge (BEL)

Bahrain Victorious
Phil Bauhaus (GER), Damiano Caruso (ITA), Kamil Gradek (POL), Lenny Martinez (FRA), Matej Mohoric (SLO), Robert Stannard (AUS), Antonio Tiberi (ITA), Vlad Van Mechelen (BEL)

Caja Rural-Seguros RGA
Abel Balderstone (ESP), Sebastian Berwick (AUS), Fernando Gaviria (COL), Alex Molenaar (NED), Joel Nicolau (ESP), Stefano Oldani (ITA), Jakub Otruba (CZE), Jose Felix Parra (ESP)

Cofidis
Piet Allegaert (BEL), Alex Aranburu (ESP), Jenthe Biermans (BEL), Milan Fretin (BEL), Ion Izagirre (ESP), Alex Kirsch (LUX), Hugo Page (FRA), Benjamin Thomas (FRA)

Decathlon CMA CGM Team
Tiesj Benoot (BEL), Cees Bol (NED), Daan Hoole (NED), Olav Kooij (NED), Aurelien Paret-Peintre (FRA), Nicolas Prodhomme (FRA), Matthew Riccitello (USA), Paul Seixas (FRA)

EF Education-EasyPost
Kasper Asgreen (DEN), Alex Baudin (FRA), Richard Carapaz (ECU), Ben Healy (IRL), Sean Quinn (USA), Georg Steinhauser (GER), Michael Valgren (DEN), Max Walker (GBR)

Groupama-FDJ
Clement Berthet (FRA), Clement Braz Afonso (POR), Ewen Costiou (FRA), Lorenzo Germani (ITA), Romain Gregoire (FRA), Guillaume Martin-Guyonnet (FRA), Quentin Pacher (FRA), Clement Russo (FRA)

Lidl-Trek
Juan Ayuso (ESP), Derek Gee-West (CAN), Mads Pedersen (DEN), Quinn Simmons (USA), Mattias Skjelmose (DEN), Toms Skujins (LAT), Mathias Vacek (CZE), Carlos Verona (ESP)

Lotto-Intermarche
Huub Artz (NED), Jenno Berckmoes (BEL), Lars Craps (BEL), Arnaud De Lie (BEL), Liam Slock (BEL), Lennert Van Eetvelt (BEL), Baptiste Veistroffer (FRA), Georg Zimmermann (GER)

Movistar Team
Pablo Castrillo (ESP), Jefferson Cepeda (ECU), Raul Garcia (ESP), Michel Hessmann (GER), Nelson Oliveira (POR), Javier Romo (ESP), Einer Rubio (COL), Cian Uijtdebroeks (BEL)

Netcompany Ineos
Thymen Arensman (NED), Egan Bernal (COL), Tobias Foss (NOR), Filippo Ganna (ITA), Dorian Godon (FRA), Michal Kwiatkowski (POL), Joshua Tarling (GBR), Kevin Vauquelin (FRA)

NSN Cycling Team
Lewis Askey (GBR), George Bennett (NZL), Marco Frigo (ITA), Biniam Girmay (ERI), Matis Louvel (FRA), Krists Neilands (LAT), Jake Stewart (GBR), Tom Van Asbroeck (BEL)