Alex MacQuoid
From June 8th to 15th, the world of cycling turns its gaze to the Critérium du Dauphiné — an essential prelude to the Tour de France and a battleground for some of the sport’s biggest names. With Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel on the start list, this year’s edition promises a showdown of elite contenders and tactical intrigue on every stage.
Whether you’re tuning in from Europe, the Americas, Asia, or Africa, here’s your complete guide to watching the action unfold:
Global Broadcast Coverage
The 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné will be available on Discovery, MAX, and Eurosport, with additional coverage by local broadcasters worldwide:
- France: France 3
- Belgium: VRT, RTBF
- Spain: RTVE
- Norway: TV2
- Latin America & Caribbean: ESPN International
- United States: NBC Sports
- China: Zhibo TV
- Basque Country: EITB
- Middle East & North Africa: Abu Dhabi Media
- Italy: Rai Sports
- Netherlands: NOS
- Canada: FloBikes
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- Japan: J Sports
- Switzerland: SRG-SSR
- Denmark: TV2
- Luxembourg: RTL
- United Kingdom: ITV4
- Colombia: Caracol, RCN
- Australia: SBS
Stage Start and Finish Times (CET)
Mark your calendar and set your alarms. Here are the expected start and finish windows for each stage:
- Stage 1: 10:10 – 14:50
- Stage 2: 12:20 – 17:10
- Stage 3: 12:15 – 17:10
- Stage 4: 14:15 – 17:00
- Stage 5: 12:55 – 17:10
- Stage 6: 14:00 – 17:10
- Stage 7: 12:10 – 16:30
- Stage 8: 13:30 – 17:00
With world-class talent, varied terrain, and strategic complexities, the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné is more than a race — it’s a crystal ball into Tour de France form. Don’t miss a minute.