The Tour de France 2026 TV schedule will feature live coverage on Rai and Eurosport, with detailed times for each stage yet to be confirmed but expected to follow traditional broadcasting patterns. The race, set to begin on July 4, 2026, will include 21 stages across France and neighboring regions, with key mountain passes and time trials highlighted for global audiences.
Key Stages and Broadcast Partners
The 2026 Tour de France will include several iconic stages, including the Pyrenees and Alps climbs, as reported by Eurosport. The race will start in the Netherlands, a first for the event, before entering France. Rai, the Italian public broadcaster, will air the race domestically, while Eurosport will provide pan-European coverage. Both partners have historically maintained exclusive rights to the event, though specific schedules for 2026 remain under negotiation.
According to a statement from the Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the race’s organizers, “The 2026 edition will emphasize high-profile mountain stages and technical time trials, ensuring a balance between spectacle and competition.” The route includes the Col du Tourmalet and Col Galibier, two of the most challenging climbs in the race’s history, as noted by Sky Sport.
How to Watch: Rai and Eurosport Coverage
Rai’s coverage of the Tour de France has traditionally included live broadcasts of major stages, with dedicated programming on Rai 2 and Rai Sport. For 2026, the broadcaster has confirmed plans to expand its coverage, though exact times per stage have not been finalized. Eurosport, which has held broadcasting rights since 2015, will offer live streaming via its platform and partner services, including discovery+ in the U.S. and Sky in the UK.
Viewers in France can expect live coverage on Rai 2, with pre-race analysis on Rai Sport. Eurosport’s schedule will include live broadcasts of all stages, with additional content on its website and app. A spokesperson for Eurosport stated, “We are committed to delivering comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Tour, ensuring fans worldwide can follow every moment of the race.”
What to Expect in 2026: Star Riders and Routes
The 2026 Tour de France will feature a star-studded lineup, including Jonas Vingegaard of Denmark and Tadej Pogacar. Vingegaard, who won the 2
