The 2026 men’s Tour de France begins on July 4 in Barcelona with a 19.6-kilometer team time trial that, thanks to a new timing format and tough climb before the finish, should put one of the Tour’s pre-race favorites into the maillot jaune (“yellow jersey”) as the first leader of the Tour’s General Classification.
I’ve been watching the Tour since the mid-’90s, and whether I’m parked on our living room sofa in front of the TV, sitting in a coffee shop with my laptop, or even lying on the beach and following along on my phone, I’ve always found a way to watch or stream every stage.
Pros
- Live coverage of all 21 men’s stages.
- Tour de France Femmes live coverage.
- Streaming on all of your devices.
This year, I’ll again be relying on an Amazon Fire TV Stick (at home) and my iPhone (on the road) to catch all the action—even if it means “running a last-minute errand” every now and then to try and create uninterrupted chances to enjoy key moments as they unfold.
So you’ve got lots of options to watch the Tour, no matter where you live. Whether that means streaming from your phone, watching a replay after the kids have gone to bed, or inviting your friends over for a Tour de France viewing party, there’s a Tour-viewing option that fits your schedule, equipment, and budget.
And no matter how you decide to watch the Tour, save a little extra time and follow our daily Tour updates, with our own experts sharing pro tips that you can use on your own rides.
How to Stream the 2026 Tour de France on a Smartphone, Tablet, or Smart TV
NBC’s Peacock streaming service offers the most accessible, affordable, and legal options for American viewers who want to watch the Tour de France, as it streams all events run by ASO (the company that owns and organizes the Tour).
Prices start at $10.99 a month (or $109.99 per year) for the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan. But if you’re looking for ad-free coverage, you’ll need a subscription to the Peacock Premium Plus plan, which runs $16.99 per month ($169.99 for the year).
Once you’ve subscribed, you can enjoy Peacock’s coverage pretty much anywhere, with the Peacock app 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 Stream International Tour de France Coverage
If you’re a regular on cycling discussion boards, you’ve probably read about using a VPN to access international streams. Some countries offer free or free-registration streams to users in that country; in other countries, subscription services offer access to race coverage as part of a broader cycling package.
One popular subscription service is FloBikes, which carries a wide range of major races in the markets where it holds rights, including events from A.S.O., RCS, and Flanders Classics. Fans interested in international coverage should review the provider’s availability, pricing, and terms before subscribing, since access and programming can vary by location and rights agreement.
And if you’re just curious about how the Tour sounds and feels in different countries, it can be fun to sample coverage from the race’s worldwide media partners and compare the presentation, commentary, and atmosphere from one broadcaster to another.
When Should I Cancel My Peacock or FloBikes Tour de France Subscription?
You could cancel your subscription to either service at the end of the women’s Tour de France on August 9. (You’re watching that too, right?)
But consider this: by subscribing to Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, or FloBikes, American viewers also gain access to other races organized by ASO and covered by NBC and its partners, including the 2026 Tour de France Femmes p/b Zwift, the 2026 Vuelta a España, and next year’s editions of Paris-Nice and Paris-Roubaix. And Canadian viewers get even more of the UCI professional calendar with a FloBikes subscription. So while you could cancel, why would you?
How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France on Cable TV
If you have a good cable package and prefer conventional viewing on your television, NBC usually offers the race to cable subscribers via the USA Network and CNBC. Live coverage usually starts around 7 a.m. EDT, so 9-to-5ers will likely need to record each stage and watch later. (Check the full schedule for details.)
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Since getting hooked on pro cycling while watching Lance Armstrong win the 1993 U.S. Pro Championship in Philadelphia, longtime Bicycling contributor Whit Yost has raced on Belgian cobbles, helped build a European pro team, and piloted that team from Malaysia to Mont Ventoux as an assistant director sportif. These days, he lives with his wife and son in Pennsylvania, spending his days serving as an assistant middle school principal and his nights playing Dungeons & Dragons.
