How to Watch the Tour de France

Here’s the rundown — NBC holds exclusive U.S. rights for coverage of the Tour de France and airs major weekend stages plus the finale, but they’re not the only ones. NBCSN simulcasts every stage live alongside Peacock. It's available through YouTube TV now, with Xfinity and other providers rolling out access. It's worth checking your provider's channel lineup to see if you have it.

Cable broadcasts rarely show the entire stage and are broken up with commercial breaks, so streaming does come in handy if you don’t want those interruptions.

If you’re already a cable user, you’ll want to check your specific cable or satellite package tier to make sure that you have the right channels. Local NBC affiliates are usually included in basic tiers, but not all the time.

There are a few options you have when it comes to streaming for the Tour de France 2026. While many of these streamers carry NBC and NBCSN, NBC's broadcast lineup only covers a handful of stages. NBCSN, like Peacock, carries the full race live. Take a look below to get the breakdown of each service.

• Peacock: The best streaming option with live coverage of every race alongside highlights and replays.
• YouTube TV: Includes NBCSN in its base plan, giving you every stage live — the strongest live-TV-streaming option after Peacock.
• Hulu + Live TV: Great cable replacement and includes NBC, but doesn’t include content exclusive to Peacock.
• Fubo: Most markets carry NBC and NBCSN, giving you full stage coverage alongside major race broadcasts.

If you’re more of a casual viewer who doesn’t mind limited coverage, you might be able to avoid paying outright for a service by using these methods:

Free trials
Several streaming services — like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo — offer free trials that you can line up for the dates of specific races you want to see.

Over-The-Air antenna
If you already own an over-the-air antenna (OTA), this can be a great option for no additional cost. OTAs receive local broadcast channels, like NBC, but don't have access to the same full-coverage option you would get with Peacock and NBCSN.

YouTube recaps
If you’re a casual viewer whose schedule and wallet don’t like the idea of a new streaming or cable service, YouTube recaps are always a viable option for fast, quick summaries.

The official Tour de France channel has the official recaps, but other streamers like The Cycling Dane, The Global Cycling Network, and Chris Horner also provide breakdowns and expert commentary on the races.