The 2026 Tour Down Under marks the start of the UCI WorldTour season, and many intriguing names will compete for the ocher jersey, including 2025 winner Jhonatan Narváez.
The race ends in Stirling with one of the longest final stages in Tour history.
Leading the betting is Team UAE’s Jhonatan Narváez, who took his first and only victory in a WorldTour stage race at this event last year. Elsewhere, Ben O’Connor hopes to impress at home, Adam Yates continues after his brother’s surprise retirement and Jay Vine will carry high expectations from the Australian public.
Read on as we show you how to watch the Tour Down Under 2026 for free from anywhere in the world this January.
Can I watch Tour Down Under 2026 for free?
Yes. In Australia, 7Plus will broadcast all the action. All you need is an account with a valid Australian postcode (e.g. 2030)
Are you going abroad and planning to miss a step? You can use a VPN to watch all the action for free as if you were at home. NordVPN is our top pick among the options.
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How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in the US
Peacock will broadcast the Tour Down Under 2026 in Australia.
A Peacock subscription starts at $10.99/month or $109.99/year. Choose an annual plan and you will also have access to the Tour de France in July.
Outside the United States this week? The VPN way The information described above will help you access your subscriptions wherever you are.
How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in the UK
TNT Sports via Discovery+ is your go-to for the Tour Down Under 2026. Prices start at £30.99/month, although you can also get TNT via your TV provider for a reduced rate.
Remember, NordVPN can help you watch your usual service from abroad.
How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in Canada
FloBikes is the place to go for coverage of the Tour Down Under in Canada.
A subscription will cost you CA$203.88 for the year or CA$39.99 on a monthly basis.
Not at home? To use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you are still in Canada.
How to watch live streams of the Tour Down Under 2026 in Australia
As mentioned, 7Plus is the exclusive home of the Tour Down Under 2026 in Australia, and it’s free!
Outside Australia? Use a VPN to watch Tour Down Under coverage for free.
Tour Down Under Stage Guide
Prologue | Tuesday 20 | Adelaide → Adelaide (3.6 km) | 6 p.m. ACDT
Step 1 | Wednesday 21 | Tanunda → Tanunda (120.6 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Step 2 | Thursday 22 | Norwood → Uraidla (148.1 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Step 3 | Friday the 23rd | Henley Beach → Nairne (140.8km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Step 4 | Saturday 24 | Brighton → Willunga Hill (176 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Step 5 | Sunday 25 | Stirling → Stirling (169.8 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Key drivers for the Tour Down Under 2026
Who to watch during the Tour Down Under 2026? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some of the key names.
▶︎ Jay Vine (Australia) – UAE Team Emirates
▶︎ Jhonatan Narvaez (Ecuador) – UAE Team Emirates
▶︎ Finn Fisher-Black (New Zealand) – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
▶︎ Javier Romo (Spain) – Movistar
▶︎ Adam Yates (United Kingdom) – UAE Team Emirates
▶︎ Matthew Brennan (United Kingdom) – Team Visma-Lease a Bike
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