2026 Tour de France Schedule and How to Watch

Race Overview

The 113th Tour de France opens with a Grand Départ in Barcelona, marking the first time the race launches from the Catalan capital. Riders will tackle roughly 3,321 kilometres of terrain before crossing the finish line on the Champs‑Élysées in Paris on July 26, 2026. The event spans 22 days, from July 4 through July 26, offering fans a month of high‑stakes cycling.

Barcelona’s inclusion highlights the race’s growing international footprint, echoing past Grand Départs that have debuted in cities like London and Copenhagen. The varied landscape— from coastal stretches to mountain passes such as Alpe d’Huez—will test competitors across multiple disciplines. This itinerary reflects the Tour’s tradition of showcasing diverse terrains while commemorating its historic roots.

Broadcast Options

In the United States, every stage streams daily on Peacock, providing uninterrupted coverage for all viewers. NBC supplements the stream with live telecasts for Stage 1, Stage 8, Stage 14, Stage 15, Stage 20 and Stage 21, some of which air on a time‑delay. Additional platforms, including Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, YouTube TV and others, carry NBC’s feed for those interested in traditional cable options.

Peacock also offers “Tour de France Daily,” a 7‑8 p.m. ET highlights show that recaps each day’s most decisive moments. This program ensures fans who miss a live stage can still stay informed about key attacks, breakaways and stage winners. The multi‑platform approach guarantees that audiences can choose the viewing method that best fits their schedule.

Stage Schedule

• July 4 – Stage 1: 10:00 a.m. ET, Barcelona → Barcelona (Peacock, NBC)
• July 5 – Stage 2: 7:00 a.m. ET, Tarragona → Barcelona (Peacock)
• July 6 – Stage 3: 5:30 a.m. ET, Granollers → Les Angles
• July 7 – Stage 4: 6:30 a.m. ET, Carcassonne → Foix (Peacock)
• July 8 – Stage 5: 7:00 a.m. ET, Lannemezan → Pau (Peacock)
• July 9 – Stage 6: 6:00 a.m. ET, Pau → Gavarnie‑Gèdre (Peacock)
• July 10 – Stage 7: 6:30 a.m. ET, Hagetmau → Bordeaux (Peacock)
• July 11 – Stage 8: 6:30 a.m. ET, Périgueux → Bergerac (Peacock; NBC coverage at 8:00 a.m. ET)
• July 12 – Stage 9: 6:30 a.m. ET, Malemort → Ussel (Peacock)
• July 14 – Stage 10: 6:30 a.m. ET, Aurillac → Le Lioran (Peacock)
• July 15 – Stage 11: 7:00 a.m. ET, Vichy → Nevers (Peacock)
• July 16 – Stage 12: 7:00 a.m. ET, Circuit Nevers Magny‑Cours → Chalon‑sur‑Saône (Peacock)
• July 17 – Stage 13: 6:30 a.m. ET, Dole → Belfort (Peacock)
• July 18 – Stage 14: 6:30 a.m. ET, Mulhouse → Le Markstein Fellering (Peacock; NBC encore at 3:00 p.m. ET)
• July 19 – Stage 15: 6:30 a.m. ET, Champagnole → Plateau de Solaison (Peacock; NBC encore at 2:00 p.m.)
• July 21 – Stage 16: 6:30 a.m. ET, Évian‑les‑Bains → Thonon‑les‑Bains (Peacock)
• July 22 – Stage 17: 6:30 a.m. ET, Chambéry → Voiron (Peacock)
• July 23 – Stage 18: 6:00 a.m. ET, Voiron → Orcières (Peacock)
• July 24 – Stage 19: 7:00 a.m. ET, Gap → Alpe d’Huez (Peacock)
• July 25 – Stage 20: 6:00 a.m. ET, Le Bourg d’Oisans → Alpe d’Huez (Peacock; NBC live at 8:00 a.m.)
• July 26 – Stage 21: 9:30 a.m. ET, Thoiry → Paris Champs‑Élysées (Peacock; NBC encore at 2:00 p.m.)

With the full stage lineup posted, fans can mark their calendars and select the most convenient streaming or broadcast option for each day’s action. The inclusion of NBC broadcasts for key mountain stages and the final Parisian sprint ensures that viewers who prefer traditional TV can still catch the race’s most dramatic moments.