Tour de France 2026: All you need to know

The 2026 Tour de France begins on July 4 with 184 riders from 23 teams, starting with the Grand Départ in Barcelona and concluding on the Champs-Elysées on July 26. Several British riders will compete, including Tom Pidcock, Fred Wright, Josh Tarling, Adam Yates, Lewis Askey, Jake Stewart, and Tour debutant Max Walker. In the UK, TNT Sports holds exclusive broadcast rights, with free-to-air coverage ending on ITV, though Channel 5 will air a daily highlights show at 7pm.