Saitama Criterium: Spectator Ticket Sales Begin July 2 (Thursday)

The Saitama Criterium Organizing Committee and the Saitama Sports Commission will begin sales on July 2 (Thursday) for spectator tickets to the 'J:COM presents 2026 Tour de France Saitama Criterium,' scheduled for Sunday, November 15, 2026, around Saitama-Shintoshin Station. The event will showcase intense racing by world-class cyclists. Through this event, the organizers aim to widely promote the appeal of the Tour de France and the host city of Saitama.

## Changes from Last Year's Event

The 'Course-side (Group) Viewing Seats,' which sold out immediately after release last year, have been expanded in number this year due to popular demand.
Additionally, as the race course will now include the outer perimeter of GMO Arena Saitama, new viewing areas will be set up along this outer course. Furthermore, the main venue will move from 'GMO Arena Saitama' to 'Saitama-Shintoshin Bus Terminal,' offering a different and exciting spectator experience.

## Ticket Sale Date

Spectator tickets for the 'J:COM presents 2026 Tour de France Saitama Criterium' will go on sale starting July 2 (Thursday).
The event, the only race in Japan officially bearing the name of the world's premier cycling race, the Tour de France, will once again take place in Saitama-Shintoshin this year.
We sincerely look forward to welcoming visitors from around the world to witness the gathering of top-tier riders.
Additionally, a 'Corporate Support Plan' for businesses and organizations will also be available. Detailed information on all tickets, including the corporate plan, will be posted on the official event website.

- Sales Start Date
From noon on Thursday, July 2, 2026
* Sales will close once the planned number of tickets is reached.
* Detailed ticket information (sales method, seat types, prices, etc.) will be announced on the official event website.

- How to Purchase
1. Official event website
2. Saitama City's individual hometown tax donation program (for residents outside Saitama City only)
* Further details will be announced on the official event website as they become available.

## Contact Information for the Tour de France Saitama Criterium

Saitama Criterium Event Office (within the Saitama Sports Commission)
3F, Kitaurawa Terminal Building, 1-7-1 Kitaurawa, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture 330-0074
TEL: 048-762-8349
FAX: 048-762-8474
E-mail: cycle-jigyou@saitemasc.jp

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