The most iconic cycling race is back for another year. We've rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the Tour de France, including free and global streaming options.
If you don't want to read any further, you can live stream the race on Peacock in the US, TNT Sports via HBO Max in the UK, SBS On Demand in Australia, France.TV in France, FloBikes in Canada, and more, as shown below. You can access your favorite streaming options from anywhere with the help of a VPN.
How to watch Tour de France for free
The Tour de France is available for free in a few different regions. In Australia, fans can catch all of the action on SBS. In France, people can watch via France.TV, Italy has Rai 2, and Spanish coverage can be streamed free on RTVE. All of these local broadcast channels have streaming counterparts that only require a free account to use.
How to watch Tour de France from anywhere
If you're away from the location where your streaming service works during any notable legs of the race, you can still access your free watch options with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy tech tools that let people alter their virtual locations. They're popular services among those hoping to keep up with their usual websites and apps while traveling abroad or looking to upgrade their cybersecurity.
NordVPN is our top recommendation. It's fast, easy to use, and has a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. You can learn more in our official NordVPN review or check out our guide to the best VPNs.
How to watch Tour de France in the US
In the US, the best and cheapest way to ensure you can watch every stage of the race live is through Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming counterpart. Subscriptions start at $11 a month, but you can upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $17 a month to unlock constant NBC live streams and ad-free on-demand content.
How to watch Tour de France in Canada
In Canada, the Tour de France is available through FloBikes. Subscriptions start at $40 a month, but users can find some year-over-year savings by subscribing to an annual plan.
How to watch Tour de France in the UK
The viewing options are a little bit different in the UK this year. Rather than being free on ITV, fans will need to sign up for TNT Sports via HBO Max to tune into the Tour de France. Subscription prices vary by plan, with TNT Sports access going for £31 a month, although you can find some savings if you opt for a long-term contract.
How to watch Tour de France in France
The aptly-named France.TV will host Tour de France coverage in the host nation. The streaming service is free to use; viewers just need to create an account if they don't already have one, and then they're all set to start streaming.
How to watch Tour de France in Australia
The Tour de France will be available through SBS in Australia. This option has a free live streaming counterpart. Viewers who don't already have an account can create one for free and start watching immediately. This channel also lets you watch every World Cup match for free.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
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