It’s almost impossible to contemplate Tadej Pogacar not breaking all the major records of the Tour de France, but with his great rival Jonas Vingegaard and newcomer Paul Seixas each in superb touch for the 113th edition of La Grande Boucle, the reigning champion will have to bust his stomach for it.
Aged 27, Pogacar already has four TdF titles to his name – only Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain have won five. The Slovenian is on track to not only tie these big four, but ultimately leave them in the dust. Mark Cavendish’s record of 35 stage victories is also in his sights.
This year’s race, however, has the potential to be one for the ages, and not just because of the caliber of the Tour de France favorites. With extreme heat expected to impact proceedings like never before, teamwork is going to be vital.
Pogacar won four Grand Tours despite regularly at odds with the rest of his UAE Team Emirates XRG comrades, but things could be different this time around, with youngster Isaac del Toro eager to play his part as he accelerates his development.
Vingegaard would undoubtedly THE dominant rider in any other era of cycling, but against Pogacar, the 29-year-old knows his strength is the Visma-Lease a Bike collective. That’s how the Dane beat Pogi in 2022 and 2023, and both men have arguably reached new levels since.
Here’s how to watch the 2026 Tour de France from anywhere in the world. We’ve also listed the GC schedule, route and recent winners below.
Can you watch the 2026 Tour de France for free?
Yes. The 2026 Tour de France is broadcast on free-to-air SBS in Australia, with live streaming available via SBS on demand.
Free strong points are available daily in the UK, courtesy of Channel 5 And 5.
Are you traveling abroad at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch the Tour de France for free as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Tour de France 2026 live streams
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How to watch Tour de France 2026 live streams in the US
The 21 stages of the Tour de France 2026 are broadcast on Peacock in the United States.
THE Peacock Pricing starts at $10.99/month or $109.99/year for a plan offering live sports. However, you can access Peacock virtually free with a Walmart Plus 30 Day Trial for $1.
Stages 8 and 20 will also be available live on BNCwhich is available through Sling – specifically the Blue plan, which starts at $45.99/month. It includes NBC, ABC and Fox in select locations, as well as FS1, USA Network, FX and more.
Alternatively, NBC is also carried by Fubo, YouTube TV And Hulu + Live TVeach of which offers a free trial to new users.
If you are traveling outside the United States, you can use NordVPN to capture the action.
How to watch Tour de France 2026 live streams in the UK
In the UK, live coverage of every stage of the Tour de France is exclusive to TNT Sports channels.
You can add TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or get a HBO Max plan that includes TNT Sports. Prices start at £25.99/month if you commit to one year.
Alternatively, in clear Channel 5 will broadcast a daily broadcast of the highlights of the Tour de France every evening, with streaming available via the 5 platform.
If you’re not in the UK but still want to connect, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch live streams of the 2026 Tour de France in Australia
In plain language SBS is broadcasting the 2026 Tour de France in its entirety in Australia, with live streaming available via SBS on demand.
Simply create an account using a valid Australian postcode (e.g. 2042).
Not in Australia right now? You can use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were at home.
How to watch the 2026 Tour de France in Canada
In Canada, FloBikes broadcasts each stage of the Tour de France 2026.
A subscription costs CA$49.99/month or CA$216/year.
Visiting Canada from Australia? To use NordVPN to follow TdF’s coverage in clear language.
Questions and answers from the Tour de France 2026
Route of the Tour de France 2026
What are the start times for the 2026 Tour de France?
2026 Tour de France Calendar
(All times BST)
Saturday July 4, 3 p.m.
Stage 1 (TTT) – Barcelona – Barcelona | 19km
Sunday July 5, 12 p.m.
Stage 2 – Tarragona – Barcelona | 182km
Monday July 6, 10:30 a.m.
Stage 3 – Granollers – Les Angles | 196km
Tuesday July 7, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 4 – Carcassonne – Foix | 182km
Wednesday July 8, 12 p.m.
Stage 5 – Lannemezan – Pau | 158km
Thursday July 9, 11 a.m.
Stage 6 – Pau – Gavarnie-Cèdre | 186km
Friday July 10, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 7 – Hagetmau – Bordeaux | 175km
Saturday July 11, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 8 – Périgueux – Bergerac | 182km
Sunday July 12, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 9 – Malemort – Ussel | 185km
Monday July 13
Rest
Tuesday July 14, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 10 – Aurillac – Le Lioran | 167km
Wednesday July 15, 12 p.m.
Stage 11 – Vichy – Nevers | 161km
Thursday July 16, 12 p.m.
Stage 12 – Magny-Cours – Châlon-sur-Saône | 181km
Friday July 17, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 13 – Dole – Belfort | 205km
Saturday July 18, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 14 – Mulhouse – Le Markstein | 155km
Sunday July 19, 11:30 a.m.
Step 15 – Champagnole – Solaison Plateau | 184km
Monday July 20
Rest
Tuesday July 21, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 16 (ITT) – Evian-les-Bains – Thonon-les-Bains
Wednesday July 22, 11:30 a.m.
Stage 17 – Chambéry – Voiron | 175km
Thursday July 23, 11 a.m.
Stage 18 – Voiron – Orcières-Merlette | 185km
Friday July 24, 12 p.m.
Stage 19 – Gap – Alpe d’Huez | 128km
Saturday July 25, 10 a.m.
Stage 20 – Bourg d’Oisans – Alpe d’Huez | 171km
Sunday July 26, 2:30 p.m.
Stage 21 – Thoiry – Paris | 130km
Who are the recent winners of the Tour de France GC?
Recent Tour de France GC champions
2025 – Tadej Pogacar
2024 – Tadej Pogacar
2023 – Jonas Vingegaard
2022 – Jonas Vingegaard
2021 – Tadej Pogacar
2019 – Tadej Pogačar
2018 – Egan Bernal
2017 – Géraint Thomas
2016 – Chris Froome
2016 – Chris Froome
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