where can i watch tour de france 2026 uk

In the UK, the full Tour de France 2026 live coverage is on TNT Sports, with streaming available through HBO Max, while free daily highlights are on Channel 5. A few stages also have free live coverage on S4C, with viewing via BBC iPlayer and S4C’s online platforms.

UK viewing options

• TNT Sports : live coverage of all 21 stages in the UK.

• HBO Max : streaming access to TNT Sports coverage.

• Channel 5 : free daily highlights each evening.

• S4C : live coverage of select stages, with Welsh-language coverage and online viewing options.

What this means

If you want every stage live, you’ll need TNT Sports or HBO Max. If you only want the key moments without paying, Channel 5 is the easiest option, and S4C gives you some live stages for free as well.

Extra detail

Coverage changed in 2026, and the race is no longer fully free-to-air in the UK. The reports note that ITV’s previous deal ended after 2025, which is why paid coverage now handles the full live broadcast.

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