How to watch Tour de France Femmes 2026: Everything you need to live stream the prestigious stage race

The 2026 Tour de France Femmes will commence on August 1st in Lausanne, marking the race's fifth edition. The Grand Depart takes place in Switzerland for the first time, and the race concludes in Nice on August 9th. The race covers a total distance of 1,175km with 18,275m of climbing, making it a challenging course. Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prevot aims to win back-to-back titles, while Giro d'Italia winner Demi Vollering is also in contention.

The race includes stages like an individual time trial and a summit finish up Mont Ventoux, which will be closely followed by stars such as 2024 winner Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney, Puck Pieterse, and Cedrine Kerbaol. Free live streams are available in Australia, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, and the Netherlands. For viewers outside these countries, a VPN like NordVPN can help unlock geo-restricted streams.

In the UK, the race will be broadcast on TNT Sports and HBO Max, while US viewers can watch on NBC and Peacock. Australian fans can tune in for free via SBS On Demand.