The 2025 Tour de France is a return to tradition, staying entirely within French borders for the first time since 2020. Starting in Lille on Saturday 5th July and finishing on the Champs-Élysées in Paris on Sunday 27th July, the 112th edition will feature the usual mix of flat sprinter stages, high mountain finishes and time trials – all wrapped in a three-week spectacle that remains one of sport’s most watched events.
This year’s route starts in the far north before heading west to Normandy and south through the heart of France. It visits legendary climbs like Mont Ventoux, Peyragudes, and Col de la Loze, while also delivering two individual time trials, with Caen and Loudenvielle hosting the key tests against the clock. For those unable to be roadside, coverage is available around the world – here’s how to follow every minute, wherever you are.
How can I watch the Tour de France 2025 in the UK?
In the UK, ITV4 will once again provide free-to-air live coverage of every stage, as well as their popular nightly highlights programme. This will be the final year of ITV’s contract. From 2026 onwards, legal live coverage will switch entirely to Warner Bros. Discovery.
TNT Sports, available via Discovery+, will carry every stage ad-free for subscribers. A rolling monthly plan starts at £30.99. Discovery+ also offers the highlights via its free-tier channel Quest, though this doesn’t include live racing.
Welsh-language broadcaster S4C has also confirmed it will air live coverage in 2025, providing an additional free-to-air option for viewers in Wales.
Is the Tour de France free to watch in Ireland?
In Ireland, TNT Sports holds the rights and is available through EE, Sky, and Virgin. Unlike in the UK, Discovery+ does not carry the race in Ireland. Free highlights are expected to be broadcast via the Quest channel and Irish language station TG4.
What are the US streaming options for the Tour de France?
NBC’s Peacock platform remains the home of Tour de France coverage in the United States. It’s a subscription-only service and includes start-to-finish coverage of every stage.
Where can I stream the Tour de France in Canada?
FloSports holds exclusive rights in Canada and provides a paid streaming service for live and on-demand content. There is no free-to-air option currently available.
How can I watch the Tour de France 2025 in Australia?
Australian viewers can catch every stage live and free on SBS. The broadcaster will also show daily highlights, interviews, and recaps. English-speaking fans overseas often use SBS via VPN as a free streaming alternative.
Where can I follow the Tour de France 2025 in France?
France Télévisions remains the official home of Le Tour. Coverage spans France 2, France 3 and France.tv, with expert commentary from Alexandre Pasteur and Laurent Jalabert. Each stage is broadcast live, alongside deep-dive analysis and post-stage features.
Which channels show the Tour de France in Belgium?
Belgian fans can follow live coverage on VRT (Sporza) in Flanders and RTBF in Wallonia. Sporza offers commentary on TV, radio and online, while RTBF broadcasts on La Une and Auvio in French.
What are the German options for watching the Tour de France 2025?
In Germany, Discovery+ holds the rights. A paid subscription gives access to live streams, replays and full-stage commentary in German. At present, there’s no confirmed free-to-air option.
Where to stream the Tour de France in the Netherlands?
NOS remains the Dutch broadcaster for the Tour, airing every stage live on NPO 1. The coverage includes expert analysis, post-stage recaps and extensive interviews via NOS Studio Sport.
Is the Tour de France available on TV in Denmark?
Yes. TV 2 Denmark covers all stages via TV 2 Sport and the online platform TV 2 Play. Commentary is in Danish with full live coverage and daily wrap-up shows.
What’s the best way to watch the Tour de France 2025 in Italy?
RAI continues as the Italian broadcaster with race footage on RAI 2 and streaming via RAI Play. It provides a mix of live racing, studio segments and cycling specials, all in Italian.
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How do I watch the Tour in Spain?
Spanish viewers can choose between RTVE’s Teledeporte and streaming via RTVE Play, or EITB for coverage in Basque. Both offer live stages, highlights and daily reaction shows.
Which Swiss channels cover the Tour de France?
SRG SSR handles coverage across Switzerland with RTS (French), SRF (German) and RSI (Italian) all providing commentary in their respective languages. Live streams, radio and TV are all available depending on region.
What are the viewing options for the Tour de France in Slovenia?
RTV Slovenia broadcasts all 21 stages with Slovenian commentary. Interest has surged in recent years with the success of Tadej Pogačar and Primož Roglič, and coverage includes race previews, analysis and nightly recaps.
Can I watch the Tour de France 2025 in Norway?
Norwegian fans can follow the race live on TV 2 Sport or via TV 2 Sumo. The broadcaster offers full coverage of every stage with commentary, highlights, and in-depth studio discussions.
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Is the Tour being shown in Portugal this year?
Yes. Portuguese broadcaster RTP will air selected stages on RTP 2, with additional streaming via RTP Play. Live coverage is usually accompanied by stage summaries and expert segments.
Where can Swedish fans stream the Tour de France?
Sweden’s cycling audience can watch all the action on Discovery+ or Eurosport. Live broadcasts with Swedish commentary are complemented by race previews and highlight packages.
How do viewers in Ireland follow the Tour de France?
Irish fans typically rely on ITV4 via satellite or cable, while TG4 has shown select stages in previous years. Eurosport and Discovery+ remain alternatives for full live coverage.
Is the Tour de France on TV in Colombia?
RCN Televisión provides free-to-air coverage of the Tour de France in Colombia. It airs selected stages live with commentary in Spanish, plus updates across RCN’s sports news outlets.
Where to watch the Tour de France 2025 in South Africa?
SuperSport is the official broadcaster in South Africa, offering every stage live with English commentary. Viewers can tune in via DStv or stream through the SuperSport app.
What are the key stages of the 2025 Tour de France?
Week one stays largely in northern France and includes a flat 33km time trial in Caen on stage 5 – one for the specialists. Stage 6 to Vire and stage 7 to Mûr-de-Bretagne offer testing finishes for punchy riders, while the mountain action heats up in week two.
Stage 12 finishes at Hautacam, preceded by the Col du Soulor, while the uphill time trial on stage 13 to Peyragudes will be a crucial GC moment. The following day’s stage to Luchon-Superbagnères includes the Tourmalet, Aspin, and Peyresourde.
In the final week, stage 16 features Mont Ventoux, while stages 18 and 19 head to Col de la Loze and La Plagne respectively. The race concludes on Sunday 27th July, but not before a twist – the final stage in Paris will include three ascents of Montmartre.