when does tour de france 2026 start

The 2026 Tour de France starts on Saturday, 4 July 2026.

Start and finish dates

The Grand Départ is scheduled for 4 July 2026, and the race runs through the traditional three-week window, finishing in Paris on 26 July 2026.

Opening stage details

Stage 1 in 2026 is a rare opening team time trial held in Barcelona, with coverage in the U.S. beginning at 10 a.m. ET and the first team set to start around 11:05 a.m. ET.

Key facts and viewing

• Edition: 113th Tour de France.

• Total distance: approximately 3,320.7 km over 21 stages.

• Major broadcasters and streaming: Peacock will stream stages in the U.S.; NBC will carry select coverage.

Context and trends

This edition begins outside mainland France (Spain) for the third time in recent history, following other Grand Départs abroad and continuing the trend of high-profile city starts to boost international interest.

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