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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

When does the Tour de France 2026 start – and how can I watch it?

France Tour de France
  • The 2026 Tour de France commences on Saturday 4 July in Barcelona, running for 21 stages until its conclusion in Paris on Sunday 26 July .
  • Four-time champion Tadej Pogacar is the favourite to retain his title, with Jonas Vingegaard his biggest competition.
  • The Grand Depart features three stages in Spain before the race moves into France.
  • This year marks a change in UK broadcasting, with full live coverage exclusively on TNT Sports and HBO Max.
  • However, a free daily highlights show will be available on Channel 5 at 7pm BST .

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How to watch Tour de France 2026: TV channel, highlights and streaming online

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