The World's Premier Cycling Race 'Tour de France 2026' Begins July 4 (Sat)! All 21 Stages Live on Broadcast and Streaming

Sports broadcaster J SPORTS Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo; President and CEO Sozai Hazuki; hereinafter "J SPORTS" ※1) will provide live coverage of all 21 stages of the 113th Tour de France, beginning July 4 (Sat), via J:COM and cable TV providers nationwide, SKY PerfecTV!, and on PCs, smartphones, and tablets through "J SPORTS On Demand"※2. J SPORTS On Demand will offer complete live streaming of every stage from start to finish, featuring both Japanese commentary and on-site English commentary.

To allow even more fans to enjoy the excitement of the Tour de France this year, free viewing opportunities will be available.

The first stage on July 4 (Sat) and the second stage on July 5 (Sun) will be broadcast and streamed live for free from start to finish※3.

Additionally, the "J SPORTS Cycling Road Race Official YouTube Channel" will stream the first and second stages for free, and from the third stage through the final stage, the first hour of each stage will be streamed live for free.

The 113th edition of the Tour de France kicks off with a team time trial in Barcelona, Spain—the first time since 2019. From the first week, riders face the challenging Pyrenees mountain finishes. The second week brings grueling battles across the French Massif Central and the race's debut on Col du Hag, a punishing climb with gradients reaching up to 15%.

The final week begins with a 26km individual time trial along the shores of Lake Geneva. In the closing stages, the legendary climb of Alpe d'Huez features as the mountaintop finish for Stages 19 and 20. The race concludes with the traditional finale on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a total distance of 3,333km and cumulative elevation of approximately 54,450m, this year's course ranks among the toughest in recent history and is not to be missed.

Twenty-three teams, totaling 184 riders, will compete. The standout favorite is Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG), a four-time overall Tour de France champion who dominates the modern peloton. All eyes will be on him as he aims for an unprecedented fifth individual title in three consecutive years. His biggest rival is expected to be Jonas Vingegaard Hansen (Team Visma | Lease a Bike), who claimed his first overall victory at this year's Giro d'Italia and has now won the general classification in all three Grand Tours.

Other top contenders include Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe), who won two gold medals in the road race and time trial at the Paris Olympics, and 19-year-old French hope Paul Secousse (Decathlon-CMA CGM).

Will Pogačar make history with a landmark fifth victory? Can Vingegaard Hansen achieve the rare 'Double Tour' by winning two Grand Tours in a single year? And how will Evenepoel perform after his team transfer? With such compelling storylines, every stage promises unmissable drama. Don't miss a moment of this historic event—experience it all on J SPORTS.

Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG), winner of the 112th edition

Iconic mountain stage 'Alpe d'Huez' returns for two consecutive days

Final stage finishes in Paris. Huge crowds gather at Montmartre.

Follow real-time updates on J SPORTS Cycling Road Race official accounts:

X ⇨ https://x.com/jspocycle/

Facebook ⇨ https://www.facebook.com/jspocycleclub/

Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/jspocycle/

Strava ⇨ https://www.strava.com/clubs/jsports_cycle

YouTube ⇨ https://www.youtube.com/c/jspocycle

Cycle village ⇨ https://www.jsports.co.jp/cyclevillage/

※1 J SPORTS is a sports television network available via J:COM and other cable TV providers nationwide, as well as via BS broadcasting (SKY PerfecTV!).

※2 J SPORTS On Demand is a paid service. For details, search "J SPORTS On Demand."

※3 Free broadcast is available to viewers who can access J SPORTS via BS broadcasting, J:COM TV service, or certain cable TV providers.

Luxury Gift Campaign Underway! Cycling Road Race Annual Pass to be Re-released Starting July 1

J SPORTS On Demand will begin selling the "Cycling Road Race Annual Pass" starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Due to overwhelming demand during sales in February and May this year, the pass will be re-released for a limited period from July 1 to July 31. This will be the final opportunity to subscribe this year—don't miss out!

J SPORTS On Demand "Cycling Road Race Annual Pass"

A special plan offering 12 months of cycling road race content for the price of 9 months.

Additionally, customers who sign up for this plan will be automatically entered into a luxury prize campaign.

Don't miss this chance to enjoy cycling road racing on J SPORTS On Demand.

[J SPORTS On Demand Cycling Road Race Annual Pass]

Sales Period: July 1 (Wed), 2026, 12:00 AM – July 31 (Fri), 2026, 11:59 AM

Price: ¥23,220 (tax included)

※ Equivalent to 9 monthly plans (¥2,580/month)

※ U25 discount does not apply.

Viewing Period: 1 year from date of purchase. ※ Automatically renews annually.

Payment Method: Credit card only

[Annual Pass Subscriber Exclusive! Luxury Gift Campaign]

A campaign offering a chance to win a rider-autographed jersey for subscribers who purchase the 2026 July annual pass! Plus, all subscribers will receive a ¥4,500 shopping voucher redeemable at the J SPORTS online shop!

For more details on the annual pass, visit:

https://www.jsports.co.jp/news/2820/

Enjoy the Tour de France with "Cycling Who'll Win?"—a Championship Prediction Game!

J SPORTS will launch a championship prediction game called "Cycling Who'll Win?" to enhance your viewing experience during all 21 stages of the Tour de France.

Predict up to three riders to win each stage and earn points based on their actual finishing positions. Compete for top rankings both per stage and overall.

Top scorers will win luxury prizes, and the top five participants each stage will receive Amazon gift cards. Enjoy the fun even on a stage-by-stage basis.

Cycle*2026 Tour de France Broadcast and Streaming Schedule

※ Free viewing may not be available depending on your subscription type. Please note in advance.

※ Broadcast and streaming times and formats are subject to change.

"Tour de France 2026" Available on Both J SPORTS and WOWOW On Demand!

Once again, J SPORTS will deliver complete live coverage of all 21 stages of the world's biggest cycling race, "Tour de France 2026."

In 2026, the race will also be streamed on WOWOW On Demand, expanding access to the Tour de France's excitement for even more fans.

While "Tour de France 2026" on WOWOW On Demand uses the same core race footage, key differences include:

From Stage 1 on July 4 (Sat) to Stage 9 on July 12 (Sun), the broadcast will feature unique production elements designed to engage sports fans who are new to the Tour de France, resulting in differences from the J SPORTS broadcast in commentary, guest analysts, and on-screen graphics.

From Stage 10 on July 14 (Tue) onward, both J SPORTS and WOWOW On Demand will deliver the same live race coverage, but with differing program structures and some variations in content.

Each service offers its own unique way to enjoy the Tour de France. Choose your preferred style and immerse yourself in the thrill of professional cycling!

J SPORTS Co., Ltd.

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