Tour de France

Road · Stage Race
DateJul 4–24, 2026
Time4:00–9:30 am ET
BroadcastPeacock
CourseStage Race
Why watch?

Barcelona starts it, the Alps decide it, and Paris finishes it after 3,333km, two time trials, and a route built to keep the yellow jersey under pressure.

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Stage 21: Thoiry to Paris Champs-Élysées | Tour de France 2026 Preview

The 2026 Tour de France ends with 130 kilometers from Thoiry to Paris Champs-Élysées, restoring the traditional sprint finale after a year away. The route is ceremonial until the race enters the capital, then it becomes a high-speed positioning contest on the most recognizable finishing circuit in professional cycling. If the yellow jersey is settled, this stage belongs to the sprint teams. The only question is which lead-out trains still have enough structure left after three weeks of attrition. The stage begins in Thoiry, a small commune west of Paris near the edge of the Île-de-France region. The opening kilometers are flat and processional, giving the peloton time to acknowledge…

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