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The 2026 menโs Tour de France starts on July 4 in Barcelona. with a 19.6km team time trial that, thanks to a new timing format and a challenging climb before the finish, should put one of the Tourโs pre-race favorites in the running yellow jersey (โyellow jerseyโ) as the first leader of the Tourโs general classification.
Iโve been watching the Tour since the mid-90s, and whether Iโm parked on the living room couch in front of the TV, sitting in a cafe with my laptop, or even lying on the beach following the action on my phone, Iโve always found a way to watch or stream every stage.
Pros
- Live broadcast of all 21 menโs stages.
- Womenโs Tour de France live.
- Stream across all your devices.
This year, Iโll once again be relying on the Amazon Fire TV Stick (at home) and my iPhone (on the go) to catch all the actionโeven if that means the occasional last-minute errand to try to create uninterrupted opportunities to enjoy key moments as they unfold.
So you have plenty of opportunities to watch the Tour no matter where you live. Whether that means streaming from your phone, watching replays after the kids have gone to bed, or inviting friends over for a Tour de France viewing party, thereโs a tour viewing option that fits your schedule, equipment, and budget.
And no matter how you choose to watch the Tour, save yourself a little extra time and follow along with our daily Tour updates as our experts share pro tips you can use on your trips.
How to stream the 2026 Tour de France on your smartphone, tablet or Smart TV
NBCโs Peacock streaming service offers the most affordable, affordable, and legal options for American viewers who want to watch the Tour de France as it streams all the events put on by ASO (the company that owns and organizes the Tour).
Prices start at $10.99 per month (or $109.99 per year) for the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan. But if youโre looking for ad-free coverage, youโll need to subscribe to the Peacock Premium Plus plan, which costs $16.99 per month ($169.99 per year).
With a subscription, you can enjoy Peacock coverage virtually anywhere: The Peacock app is available on Amazon, Apple, Roku, Android and Android TV devices, Google platforms, Chromecast, Xbox consoles, PlayStation consoles, VIZIO SmartCast TVs and LG Smart TVs. In other words, wherever you go, you can take the Tour with you or stream it later.
How to broadcast coverage of the international Tour de France
If you regularly visit cycling forums, youโve probably read about using a VPN to access international broadcasts. Some countries offer free streams or streams with free registration to users in that country; in other countries, subscription services offer access to race coverage as part of a wider package of cycling services.
One popular subscription service is FloBikes, which offers a wide range of major races in markets where it has rights, including events from ASO, RCS and Flanders Classics. Fans interested in international coverage should check provider availability, pricing and terms before subscribing, as access and programming may vary by location and rights agreement.
And if youโre just curious about how the Tour sounds and feels in different countries, it might be interesting to check out the coverage of the raceโs global media partners and compare the presentation, commentary and atmosphere from one broadcaster to the next.
When should I cancel my Peacock or FloBikes Tour de France subscription?
You can cancel your subscription to any service after the end of the Womenโs Tour de France on August 9th. (Youโre watching this too, right?)
But consider this: By subscribing to Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus or FloBikes, US viewers also get access to other races produced by ASO and covered by NBC and its partners, including the 2026 Tour de France Femmes p/b Zwift, the 2026 Vuelta a Espaรฑa and next yearโs Paris-Nice and Paris-Roubaix races. And Canadian viewers will get even more from the UCI pro calendar with a subscription to FloBikes. So while you could cancel, why do you need this?
How to watch the 2026 Tour de France on cable TV
If you have a good cable package and prefer regular TV viewing, NBC typically offers the race to cable subscribers through USA Network and CNBC. The livestream typically starts around 7 a.m. ET, so 9-to-5 participants will likely have to record each step and watch later. (See full schedule for details.)
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Since becoming interested in professional cycling after watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. Pro Championship in Philadelphia, longtime cycling competitor Whit Yost has raced on the Belgian cobblestones, helped build a European pro team and piloted it from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux as assistant sporting director. He now lives with his wife and son in Pennsylvania, spending his days working as a high school assistant principal and his nights playing Dungeons & Dragons.