Stage 1: Barcelone-Barcelone
Date: July 4
Distance: 12 miles
Type: Team Time Trial
Start: 11:05 a.m. EST
Finish: 1:16 p.m. EST
Overview: The opening stage takes place in Barcelona, kicking off the race with the first team time trial in seven years. Riders will pass iconic landmarks such as Antoni Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia and the Olympic Stadium. The fastest team will earn the honor of wearing the first yellow jersey.
Stage 2: Tarragone-Barcelone
Date: July 5
Distance: 105 miles
Type: Hilly
Start: 7:45 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:26 a.m. EST
Overview: This hilly stage challenges riders with significant climbs in the latter half, offering opportunities for competitors in the King of the Mountains (KOM) category. The stage concludes with an ascent to Montjuic Castle, where sprinters and climbers vie for dominance.
Stage 3: Granollers-Les Angles
Date: July 6
Distance: 122 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 6:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 10:54 a.m. EST
Overview: Entering the French Alps, this early mountain stage favors bold breakaway riders, while general classification (GC) contenders may choose to conserve energy for future challenges.
Stage 4: Carcassonne-Foix
Date: July 7
Distance: 113 miles
Type: Hilly
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:23 a.m. EST
Overview: Leaving the medieval city of Carcassonne, this stage offers opportunities for both breakaway victories and ambitious sprinters, as long descents could influence the outcome.
Stage 5: Lannemezan-Pau
Date: July 8
Distance: 98 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 8:05 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:37 a.m. EST
Overview: After nearly four decades, sprinters receive their first flat stage chance in Pau, a frequent Tour destination. Riders will vie for KOM points as well, adding a strategic element.
Stage 6: Pau-Gavarnie-Gedre
Date: July 9
Distance: 116 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 6:25 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:29 a.m. EST
Overview: The formidable Col du Tourmalet marks its 88th Tour appearance, promising an intense battle between GC contenders in this mountainous stage. Riders face this iconic climb’s challenges once more.
Stage 7: Hagetmau-Bordeaux
Date: July 10
Distance: 109 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 7:15 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:13 a.m. EST
Overview: Bordeaux, a historic venue for sprints, hosts this flat stage’s conclusion. Expect a dramatic sprint finish as competitors aim for stage victory and green jersey points.
Stage 8: Perigueux-Bergerac
Date: July 11
Distance: 112 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 7:15 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:20 a.m. EST
Overview: Aimed at green jersey hopefuls, this stage provides another opportunity to gain points in the sprint category, finishing with a flat race to the line.
Stage 9: Malemort-Ussel
Date: July 12
Distance: 115 miles
Type: Hilly
Start: 7:35 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:47 a.m. EST
Overview: Featuring four categorized climbs, this challenging stage precedes a well-deserved rest day. For the first time, both towns host a Tour leg.
Stage 10: Aurillac-Le Lioran
Date: July 14
Distance: 104 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:12 a.m. EST
Overview: On Bastille Day, an exciting mountain confrontation between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard is possible. The 8.8% gradient finale and seven climbs offer a tough challenge.
Stage 11: Vichy-Nevers
Date: July 15
Distance: 100 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 7:50 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:31 a.m. EST
Overview: Following the intense mountain stage, sprinters have the chance to vie for a substantial 95 green jersey points, adding incentives for speed in this flat race.
Stage 12: Circuit Nevers Magny-Cours-Chalon-Sur-Saone
Date: July 16
Distance: 111 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 7:30 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:29 a.m. EST
Overview: Utilized previously for Formula One, this stage offers sprinters consecutive flat race opportunities, pushing for more green jersey advancements.
Stage 13: Dole-Belfort
Date: July 17
Distance: 128 miles
Type: Hilly
Start: 7 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:46 a.m. EST
Overview: This lengthy, hilly course concludes with a dramatic descent, drawing potential winners like Mathieu Van Der Poel or Ben Healey. The stage is challenging and the Tour’s longest.
Stage 14: Mulhouse-Le Markstein Fellering
Date: July 18
Distance: 96 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:24 a.m. EST
Overview: This short stage’s finale features a challenging ascent with a daunting 9.4% gradient, setting the stage for climbers to shine.
Stage 15: Champagnole-Plateau de Solaison
Date: July 19
Distance: 114 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 7:10 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:41 a.m. EST
Overview: Before the final rest day, this mountain stage can lock GC standings in place. Green jersey points are available, tempting sprinters to test the peaks before a sprint attempt.
Stage 16: Evian-les-Bains-Thonon-les-Bains
Date: July 21
Distance: 16 miles
Type: Individual Time Trial
Start: 7 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:50 a.m. EST
Overview: The Tour’s solo time trial occurs along the flat roads by Lake Geneva, starting from well-known Evian, inviting individual prowess in this segment.
Stage 17: Chambery-Voiron
Date: July 22
Distance: 109 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 7:20 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:18 a.m. EST
Overview: Despite being classified as flat, this route challenges with 7,200 feet of elevation gain, offering 75 green jersey points and demanding strategic execution.
Stage 18: Voiron-Orcieres-Merlette
Date: July 23
Distance: 115 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 6:35 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:12 a.m. EST
Overview: With 12,800 feet of elevation, this marks the longest of the Alpine mountain stages. The finish at Orcieres-Merlette is a familiar test for competitors.
Stage 19: Gap-Alpe D’Huez
Date: July 24
Distance: 79 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 8 a.m. EST
Finish: 11:24 a.m. EST
Overview: This stage features the famous Alpe D’Huez with 21 hairpin turns, testing climbers with its steep gradient, making it the shortest road stage. GC changes are likely.
Stage 20: Le Bourg D’Oisans-Alpe D’Huez
Date: July 25
Distance: 106 miles
Type: Mountain
Start: 5:20 a.m. EST
Finish: 10:11 a.m. EST
Overview: This second consecutive Alpe D’Huez finish involves a steep challenge with 18,000 feet of climbing, potentially reshuffling the GC rankings before the final showdown.
Stage 21: Thoiry-Paris Champs-Elysees
Date: July 26
Distance: 83 miles
Type: Flat
Start: 10:15 a.m. EST
Finish: 1:30 p.m. EST
Overview: The 2026 Tour concludes on the historic Champs-Elysees for the 51st time. Recent Belgian success faces potential disruption from Biniam Girmay or Mads Pedersen.
How to Watch
Dates: July 4-26
Start Times: Between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. EST
Where to Watch: Tune into NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock. The highlights are available on NBC Sports NOW and Peacock’s Beyond the Podium from 7-8 p.m. ET daily.