How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France in the US

When is the 2026 Tour de France?

The 113th edition kicks off on July 4 with a Grand Départ from Barcelona, marking the first time the race begins in Spain’s Catalan city. Riders will cover roughly 3,321 kilometers before crossing the finish line in Paris on July 26. This epic route stretches across varied terrain, testing cyclists over three weeks of competition.

What’s the Full Stage‑by‑Stage Schedule?

Below is the complete calendar for the 2026 Tour de France, listed in chronological order with start times (all Eastern) and the streaming options available in the United States. Each entry includes the stage number, the start and finish locations, the start time in Eastern time, and which platforms will carry the coverage.

• July 4: Stage 1 (Barcelona – Barcelona) – 10:00 a.m., streamed live on Peacock and NBC.
• July 5: Stage 2 (Tarragona – Barcelona) – 7:00 a.m., Peacock exclusive.
• July 6: Stage 3 (Granollers – Les Angles) – 5:30 a.m., no US broadcast noted.
• July 7: Stage 4 (Carcassonne – Foix) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock only.
• July 8: Stage 5 (Lannemezan – Pau) – 7:00 a.m., Peacock coverage.
• July 9: Stage 6 (Pau – Gavarnie‑Gèdre) – 6:00 a.m., Peacock live.
• July 10: Stage 7 (Hagetmau – Bordeaux) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock stream.
• July 11: Stage 8 (Périgueux – Bergerac) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock and NBC 8:00 a.m. ET.
• July 12: Stage 9 (Malemort – Ussel) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock only.
• July 14: Stage 10 (Aurillac – Le Lioran) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock live.
• July 15: Stage 11 (Vichy – Nevers) – 7:00 a.m., Peacock only.
• July 16: Stage 12 (Circuit Nevers Magny‑Cours – Chalon‑sur‑Saône) – 7:00 a.m., Peacock live.
• July 17: Stage 13 (Dole – Belfort) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock only.
• July 18: Stage 14 (Mulhouse – Le Markstein Fellering) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock and NBC encore at 3:00 p.m. ET.
• July 19: Stage 15 (Champagnole – Plateau de Solaison) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock and NBC encore at 2:00 p.m.
• July 21: Stage 16 (Évian‑les‑Bains – Thonon‑les‑Bains) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock live.
• July 22: Stage 17 (Chambéry – Voiron) – 6:30 a.m., Peacock only.
• July 23: Stage 18 (Voiron – Orcières) – 6:00 a.m., Peacock live.
• July 24: Stage 19 (Gap – Alpe d’Huez) – 7:00 a.m., Peacock only.
• July 25: Stage 20 (Le Bourg d’Oisans – Alpe d’Huez) – 6:00 a.m., Peacock and NBC live at 8:00 a.m.
• July 26: Stage 21 (Thoiry – Paris Champs‑Élysées) – 9:30 a.m., Peacock and NBC encore at 2:00 p.m.

For the full stage details, including times for later legs and which are broadcast on NBC, refer to the complete list in the source material.

US Viewing Options

In the United States, every stage of the 2026 Tour de France streams on Peacock, making it the primary platform for fans who want continuous coverage. NBC supplements this lineup with live telecasts for select stages, notably the opening day, the eighth, fourteenth, fifteenth, twentieth, and twenty‑first stages, plus encore presentations. Viewers also have the flexibility to access NBC’s broadcasts through live‑TV services such as DirecTV, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and others.

Peacock delivers a daily highlights show titled “Tour de France Daily,” which airs from 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern each race day for those who prefer a concise recap. The platform’s ad‑supported tier costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 annually, while an ad‑free plan is available for $16.99 monthly or $169.99 yearly. Subscribers gain access not only to cycling but also to a wide array of other sports and entertainment titles.

Peacock Subscription Details

Peacock’s basic plan, priced at $10.99 a month (or $109.99 per year), supports advertisements and provides the full Tour de France streaming library. The upgraded, ad‑free option expands the experience by including live local NBC feeds and offline download capabilities for select titles, and it runs $16.99 monthly or $169.99 annually. The ad‑free tier also unlocks live NBC affiliate streaming and the ability to download select titles for offline viewing. Those looking to sign up can use the provided image link to visit Peacock’s subscription page directly.

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Additional Live‑TV Partners

DirecTV offers a no‑cost trial that unlocks NBC’s Tour de France coverage alongside a broad channel lineup, making it a convenient option for cord‑switchers. YouTube TV provides a similar introductory period, allowing users to stream NBC’s selected stages without an immediate subscription fee. Fubo Sports rounds out the available services with a free trial period, giving fans another avenue to catch key stages live.

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We also recommend checking the Yahoo Sports cycling hub for daily updates, stage summaries, and expert analysis throughout the race. The hub aggregates results, stats, and commentary to keep fans engaged between stages. Additionally, readers can explore related coverage of past Tours to provide context for this year’s competition.