How to watch the 2024 Tour de France in the US: Date, time, TV channel and streaming links

The 2024 Tour de France will return to the roads of the European nation this summer as some of the greatest cyclists of the modern era once again compete for the coveted yellow jersey.

Hot on the heels of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, the most famous of cycling's three Grand Tours, teams and riders will descend upon France after a Grand Depart from Italy to see which will succeed across the rolling hills and lands fanning out from the Alps.

Jonas Vingegaard will be chasing a third straight success in the event after taking top place in 2022 and 2023, but behind him, a fearsome field of competitors looks set to ensure no shortage of drama.

But how can you stay on top of all the action? Where can you watch those terrific hill climbs, those dizzying sprints and those excellent time trials?

Allow GOAL to guide you through where to watch the 2024 Tour de France in the United States, including what dates it takes place, what time it airs, and what you'll need to see it all unfold.

When is the 2024 Tour de France?

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The 2024 Tour de France will begin on Saturday, June 29, and conclude on Sunday, July 21. It will last more than three weeks in the heart of early summer. Racing takes place every day except for two rest days in the middle.

Overall, there are 19 days of racing, split between flat, hill, and mountain stages, plus two separate time trials, including on the event's final day.

Where does the 2024 Tour de France take place?

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The 2024 Tour de France takes place across Italy for the first four days of the race as part of the event's Grand Depart, which has seen various other European cities such as Bilbao, Copenhagen and Leeds over the years.

This year's edition will begin in Florence and move across the border on day four. It will then wind around France, going as far north as Troyes before returning south to conclude at Nice.

This will mark the first time the event will not finish in Paris since its inception, owing to preparations around the city ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

What channel shows the Tour de France?

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In the United States, the Tour de France will be broadcast by NBC Sports across NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.

With coverage of the entire race, plus a host of other sports and entertainment coverage, subscribers can enjoy a rich selection of options with Peacock. Customers can subscribe to Peacock Premium with ads for $5.99 per month and Peacock Premium Plus without ads for $11.99 per month.

For fans looking to catch the Tour de France and tag it onto a great sports package, Fubo is the best streaming service.

Plans for Fubo start at $74.99 per month and go up to $99.99 per month as part of a rolling contract with a seven-day free trial. With over 100 channels, no contract, no hidden fees, and the option to cancel anytime, Fubo is a no-brainer for sports fans.

2024 Tour de France TV Schedule

Below is the full schedule for the 2024 edition of the Tour de France.

Stage 1

Florence - Rimini, 206 km, Hilly

This year's tour will not be easing into racing; riders will face a race-record 3,800m elevation gain in the hills of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, beginning at Florence's Piazzale Michelangelo.

It is forecast to be scorching on the rise to San Marino, which is only around 20 km from the finish.

The final of those climbs will be 25 km from the finish, which, given the day's difficulty, may not allow the sprinting teams enough time to properly recover and regroup.

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Stage 2

Cesenatico - Bologna, 199.2 km, Hilly

Cesenatico has been chosen as the starting town in honour of Marco Pantani, who lived there and is buried there. After two early climbs (the Côte de Monticino and the Côte de Gallisterna) via Imola and its famous motor racing circuit. The peloton then continues west via an intermediate sprint at Dozza, heading for Bologna and a hilly finishing circuit.

The course is 18.3 kilometres long and tackled twice. It includes a hike to San Luca. The last 9 km of the circuit are downhill or flat.

The 199.2km route, with 1,850 metres of climbing, is ideal for puncheurs, with the final climb to the Sanctuary of San Luca (1.9km at 10.6%), the Giro dell'Emilia's customary finish, being attacked twice in the final 40km. The last ascent of San Luca, with maximum gradients of 19%, will also include a time bonus sprint at the top, with only 12 km remaining.

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Stage 3

Piacenza - Turin, 230.5 km, Flat

At 230 km, it is the longest stage of this year's Tour, with the entire Tour caravan going west to Turin. Before arriving in Italy's fourth most populated city, the route passes through Tortona, where the great Fausto Coppi, winner of two Tours and five Giri d'Italia, died in 1960 from untreated malaria. It's a flat day, the first for pure sprinters, and the last full day in Italy. Almost nothing outstanding, since the day is essentially flat until the final third, with two hilltops, the last of which concludes with 50 km to go. There is enough time for the teams to recover and regroup before beginning to prepare for the sprint.

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Stage 4

Pinerolo - Valloire, 139.6 km, Mountain

The organizer A.S.O. used a "rocky" yet short path to get to France. Stage 4 consists of the ascent to Sestriere (39.9 km climb), the border crossing Col de Montgenèvre (8.3 km in length), and the Col du Galibier (23 km). Early in the three-week race, the cyclists will face the Galibier, the first high mountain pass. From the peak of this Alpine behemoth at 2,642 meters, the highest pass of this Tour, it is still about 20 km to the finish in Valloire. This day may have already brought some "calm" to the overall categorization.

Never before has the Tour reached this high so early in the tournament in its history. The 139.6-km stage with a 3,600-meter elevation gain will be the first opportunity for the favourites to put themselves to the test and compete in the high mountains.

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Stage 5

Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Saint-Vulbas, 177.4 km, Flat

In stage 5, the tour will briefly escape the Alps via Chambéry. The 177.4km route begins in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and heads to Saint-Vulbas, with just two climbs, the Côte du Cheval Blanc (1.5 km) and the Côte de l'Huis (3 km), the latter occurring with 34km remaining in the race, and one intermediate sprint interpolated between the two ascents.

The broad roads in the last 30 km will be great for keeping an eye on the escape riders. Saint-Vulbas frequently hosts stages of the Tour de l'Ain, generally early in the tournament with sprint-friendly finishes, and the fast men are expected to compete for the winner's bouquet.

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Stage 6

Mâcon - Dijon, 163.5 km, Flat

Stage 6 covers 163.5 km of history and culture, including two of France's renowned Medieval monasteries, Cluny Abbey and Cîteaux Abbey. There is also a brief part of the Route des Grands Crus, which highlights Burgundy's finest vineyards. The single classified climb of the day, the Col du Bois Clair, barely 10 km into the stage, might serve as the starting point for the day's breakaway, which will be followed by an intermediate sprint 21 km later. The escapees will hope to fend off the peloton's pursuit through the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards, but for the second day in a row, the fast guys should have the last say on the broad 800-metre straight into the Côte-d'Or prefecture.

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Stage 7

Nuits-Saint-Georges Gevrey - Chambertin, 25.3 km, Invidual Time Trial

The first of two individual time trials of the 2024 Tour de France will take place on stage 7, from Nuits-Saint-Georges to Gevrey-Chambertin. The 25.3km course will spend nearly two-thirds of its time on woodland roads before entering the heart of the vineyards. The Côte de Curtil-Vergy hill (1.6km) in the last half will put the riders' pain tolerance to the test, and the route closes with four twists in the final six miles. The first race against the clock should not result in large margins amongst the top riders, but it will contribute significantly to the overall triumph.

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Stage 8

Semur-en-Auxois - Colombey-les-deux-Eglises, 183.4 km, Flat

The 8th stage takes you through the rugged landscape of the Côte-d'Or département in Burgundy. In the first 50 km, the cyclists will face the Côte de Vitteaux (3.2 kilometres at 5.8%), Côte de Villy-en-Auxois (2.7 kilometres at 5.4%), and Côte de Verrey-sous-Salmaise (3.6 kilometres at 5.2%). The next 50 miles are on undulating terrain until the Côte de Sainenoge adds 1.5 kilometres at 7.1%. The opening two-thirds of Stage 8 will have five classified climbs: Côte de Vitteaux (category 3), Côte de Villy-en-Auxois (category 4), Côte de Verrey-sous-Salmaise (category 3), Côte de Santenoge, and Côte de Giey-sur-Aujon (both category 4).

The constant ups and downs may put a strain on the sprinters' legs just as their colleagues begin to consider setting up a group finish. However, the final three km of the final straight, which rise gradually but steeply, might be the ideal moment to put the bunch back together.

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Stage 9

Troyes - Tryoes, 199 km, Hilly

On Sunday, the Tour de France will transform into a classic when the riders confront 14 sectors of gravel roads on stage 9 and compete for a historic stage victory as well as every available second in the general standings.

It will be a day of complete cycling, with the Classics contenders competing for stage victories as well as the yellow jersey. The first 145 km of the race are mountainous, with half of the dust roads located there. Overall, the cyclists will cover 32 km of gravel, with an elevation increase of almost 2,000 metres.

Stage 9 Details

Stage 10

Orléans - Saint-Amand-Montrond, 187.3 km, Flat

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Jasper Philipsen clinched his first stage victory in Stage 10 in this Tour de France with an exhilarating sprint finish, after narrowly missing out with two runner-up finishes last week.

Stage 11

Evaux-les-Bains - Le Lioran, 211 km, Mountain

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In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, defending champion Jonas Vingegaard managed to fend off race leader Tadej Pogacar to claim victory in the 11th stage of the Tour de France. The thrilling finish came after Vingegaard chased down the Slovenian, who had made a daring breakaway with over 30 kilometers remaining.

Stage 12

Aurillac - Villeneuve-sur-Lot, 203.6 km, Flat

Stage 12 of the Tour de France is one that both breakaway specialists and sprinters will have circled in their road books since the 203.6km route was announced last year. There is a lot of climbing in the two-thirds of the stage from Aurillac, but no major ascents, and the reward of a flat finish into Villeneuve-sur-Lot should invigorate the sprint teams.

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Girmay became the first black rider to ever win a Tour stage this month, edging past Wout van Aert and Arnaud Démare to extend his lead at the top of the rankings for the green jersey.

Stage 13

Agen - Pau, 165.3 km, Mountain

Early in the stage, riders will encounter the "balcony roads" of Lot-et-Garonne, followed by increasingly hilly terrain as they approach the finish. The intermediate sprint takes place in Nogaro, which was the site of a stage finish last year. Although the Côte de Blachon and Côte de Simacourbe climbs are both less than 2km, they could be challenging for pure sprinters. If some of the fastest riders are dropped, it might benefit a sprinter who can handle climbs, like Mads Pedersen. Stage 13 also serves to bring the race to Pau, a traditional gateway to the Pyrenees.

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Jasper Philipsen won stage 13 of the Tour de France in Pau, ahead of Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).

Stage 14

Annemasse - the Morzine-Les Portes du Soleil, 151.8 km, Mountain

Stage 14 of the 2024 Tour de France covers 151.9km from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan Pla d'Adet. The route begins relatively flat up to Lourdes, but the second half features several iconic climbs, including the Col du Tourmalet, Hourquette d'Ancizan, and Pla d'Adet.

With a total of 4,000 meters of climbing and a summit finish, this stage is set to be a challenging test for the riders.

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Tadej Pogacar wins stage 14 and strengthens his position in the yellow jersey. The two-time Tour de France champion had an outstanding performance.

Stage 15

Loudenvielle - Plateau de Beille, 197.7km, Mountain

Stage 15 of the Tour de France 2024 takes riders from Loudenvielle to Plateau de Beille across 197.7 km of Pyrenees mountains.The climbs include the Cols de Peyresourde, Menté, Portet-d'Aspet, and Agnès. Plateau de Beille serves as the top finish line. The race organisers believe the GC teams will attempt to send domestiques in the breakaway to assist their team leaders in the final stages.The total ascent of Stage 15 is 4,800 metres. This, along with a distance of approximately 200 km, makes it extremely difficult. Because it is a Sunday and Bastille Day, there will be massive people on the hills.

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Tadej Pogacar conquers searing Pyrenean hill to win stage 15 of the Tour de France.

Stage 16

Annemasse to Morzine-Les Portes du Soleil, 188.6 km, Flat

Stage 16 of the 2024 Tour de France stretches 188.6km from Gruissan to Nîmes and is mostly flat. After leaving the coast near Narbonne, the route heads northeast across the flatlands just inland from the Gulf of Lion. The only categorized climb on this stage is the Côte de Fambetou, situated near Pic Saint-Loup, roughly two-thirds of the way through the race. If the Mistral wind kicks up, it could stir things up and challenge the peloton, potentially giving an edge to teams that handle windy conditions well. This stage is expected to finish with a bunch sprint or a sprint from a reduced peloton.

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Teamwork was the centre of the show at the 2024 Tour de France, with Jasper Philipsen from Belgium, representing Alpecin-Deceuninck, clinching victory in Stage 16 through a thrilling sprint finish. This impressive achievement was made possible thanks to the diligent efforts of his teammate, Mathieu van der Poel, who played a pivotal role in paving the way for Philipsen's success.

Stage 17

Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux - Superdévoluy, 177.8 km, Mountain

Stage 17 of the 2024 Tour de France covers 177.8km from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Superdévoluy, featuring 2,850 metres of climbing. The stage starts relatively flat in the Drôme département. However, the final 40km, after Gap, includes the challenging climbs of the Col Bayard and the Col du Noyer.

This terrain is likely to encourage the forming of a large breakaway group, who may compete for the stage win on the final ascent to the finish line at Superdévoluy.

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Richard Carapaz of EF Education-EasyPost secured his inaugural stage victory in the Tour de France, thus achieving his highly sought-after Grand Tour triple. This triumph follows his earlier stage wins at the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España.

Stage 18

Gap - Barcelonnette, 179.5 km, Hilly

Stage 18 of the 2024 Tour de France covers 179.5km of hilly terrain from Gap to Barcelonnette. The route traverses the Lac de Serre-Ponçon before heading into the hills. Climbs such as the Côte de Saint-Apollinaire and the Côte des Demoiselles Coiffées offer prime opportunities for puncheurs like Mathieu van der Poel or Ben Healy to make their move and break away from the pack.

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Although Thursday's Stage 18 was considered a transition stage, it turned out to be an emotional victory for Victor Campenaerts. After leading a three-rider breakaway to the finish line, the Belgian rider struggled to hold back tears as he spoke to his girlfriend Nel on his mobile phone. She was with their newborn son, Gustaaf. In Alasdair Fotheringham's account, Campenaerts shared his experiences, highlighting the sacrifices he made to prepare for the Tour de France. He spent nine weeks training at high altitude, with Nel giving birth just two weeks before they left Sierra Nevada.

Stage 19

Embrun - Isola 2000, 145 km, Mountain

Stage 19 of the 2024 Tour de France is a 144.6km mountain stage from Embrun to Isola 2000. Despite its relatively short distance, this stage features three summits rising above 2,000 meters and the peak of the Bonette reaching a staggering 2,802 meters. The intense heat in southeast France is sure to play a significant role as well. This stage will be brutal and explosive, likely to be a pivotal factor in determining the winner of the 2024 Tour de France. We'll see who can thrive in these conditions and who might struggle. The intermediate sprint takes place at Guillestre, before any of the climbs, making it a genuine sprint test rather than a battle of who can conquer the mountains.

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Tadej Pogacar won convincingly on Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2024 on Friday, increasing his overall lead over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard and moving closer to a historic Tour-Giro double.

Stage 20

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Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) continues to win Tour stages. As if we needed any more evidence, the Slovenian won the Tour de France's last stage in 2024.

Stage 21

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Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) won the final time trial stage from Monaco to Nice by a minute over Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike).

Who will ride the Tour de France 2024?

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Several of the world's great road racers will take to the multiple stages of the 2024 Tour de France in pursuit of glory, but several look set to stand out from the rest of the pack already as they chase history.

Jonas Vingegaard is looking to become a three-time winner after he took victory in the 2022 and 2023 editions. The Dane rides with Team Jumbo–Visma and hopes for a historic hat trick in France.

However, 2020 and 2021 winner Tadej Pogacar arrives on the back of victory in the 2024 Giro d'Italia, marking him out as a worthy adversary, while Tokyo 2020 Time Trial gold medalist Primoz Roglic is also a serious threat.

Four-time World Championships victor Remco Evenepoel is also expected to make an impact, and while he may be well into his golden years, the evergreen Mark Cavendish would surely love to pick up what would be the biggest prize of his career if he can go the distance.

FAQs

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Who won the Tour de France last year?

Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France last year and in 2022. This time, the Dane is chasing three in a row.

Who has won the most Tour de France races?

Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain hold the joint record for the most victories in the Tour de France, with five general classification wins each.

Previously, the record holder was Lance Armstrong, who claimed seven triumphs throughout his career. However, he was stripped of all results as part of the fallout from his subsequent doping revelations.

Is the Giro d'Italia harder than the Tour de France?

It is subjective whether the Giro d'Italia is harder for competitors than the Tour de France. Generally, it is agreed that the former features shorter, steeper climbs than its fellow Grand Tour event.

However, different riders will give you a different answer. Depending on individual preferences, the Giro may be considered the tougher event of the two, but there is no absolute quantification to decide which is the harder race.

Has anyone won the Giro and the Tour in the same year?

Several riders have won both the Gd'Italiaalia and the Tour de France in the same year, with Fausto Coppi the first to do it in 1949.

Since then, seven riders have won both in the same year, including Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Stephen Roche, Miguel Indurain, and Marco Pantani.

Has any rider won all three Grand Tours?

There have been seven riders who have won all three Grand Tours - the Gd'Italiaalia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana - throughout their career.

Jacques Anquetil, Felice Gimondi, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali, and Chris Froome, with the Briton, are the most recent to achieve the feat.

Two riders have meanwhile completed the Triple Crown - the Gd'Italiaalia, the Tour de France and the UCI Road World Championships - in a single year, with Merckx achieving the feat in 1974 and Stephen Roche repeating it in 1987.