The Tour de France 2025 returns to its roots — staying entirely within French borders for the first time in five years. Starting in Lille on Saturday, 5th July, and culminating on the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris on Sunday, 27th July, the 112th edition will span a legendary blend of flat stages, brutal climbs, and pivotal time trials. It’s more than a race — it’s cycling’s annual summit, steeped in heritage and drama.
This year’s parcours snakes from Normandy’s coastal winds to the oxygen-thin heights of the Pyrenees and Alps. Among the crown jewels? Col de la Loze, Mont Ventoux, and a surprise finale through Montmartre. And for fans around the globe, there’s no need to miss a single pedal stroke. Here’s how to catch all the action, no matter where you are.
Quick Summary Table
| Country/Region | Broadcaster(s) | Platform Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ITV4, ITVX, TNT Sports, Discovery+ | Free (ITV4/ITVX), Paid (TNT/Discovery+) | ITV4/ITVX is free-to-air for 2025 only |
| United States | NBC, Peacock | Paid | Peacock streams every stage live |
| Canada | FloBikes | Paid | Live and on-demand |
| Australia | SBS, SBS On Demand | Free | All stages live and free |
| France | France Télévisions, Eurosport | Free (France TV), Paid (Eurosport) | Full live coverage |
| Germany | Discovery+ | Paid | Full live coverage |
| Belgium | RTBF, VRT | Free | French and Flemish coverage |
| Spain | RTVE | Free | Live coverage |
| Italy | RAI, Max | Free (RAI), Paid (Max) | |
| Scandinavia | Max | Paid | |
| Ireland | TG4 | Free | |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport | Paid | |
| Latin America | ESPN | Paid | |
| South Africa | Supersport | Paid | |
| China | CCTV, Zhibo TV | Free/Paid | |
| Japan | J Sports | Paid | |
| Middle East/North Africa | Abu Dhabi Media | Paid |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
ITV4 offers free-to-air coverage of every stage — one last time before the baton passes to Warner Bros. Discovery in 2026. Highlights follow nightly. For uninterrupted, ad-free viewing, TNT Sports via Discovery+ starts at £30.99/month. Quest delivers limited highlights on its free tier. S4C also provides live Welsh-language coverage.
🇮🇪 Ireland
TNT Sports holds broadcast rights via EE, Sky, and Virgin. While Discovery+ doesn’t stream the race here, highlights are accessible via Quest and TG4.
🇺🇸 United States
Peacock (NBC) remains the go-to platform for American viewers, offering full-stage, start-to-finish coverage through a paid subscription model.
🇨🇦 Canada
FloSports has exclusive Canadian rights, delivering live and on-demand racing. Currently, there are no free-to-air options.
🇦🇺 Australia
SBS continues its robust coverage — live, free, and complete with highlights and daily analysis. A favorite among VPN users abroad.
🇫🇷 France
France Télévisions — via France 2, France 3, and France.tv — provides expansive national coverage. Commentary comes from household voices like Alexandre Pasteur and Laurent Jalabert, alongside post-stage analysis and features.
🇧🇪 Belgium
In Flanders, Sporza (VRT) covers every stage across TV, radio, and online. Walloon viewers tune in via RTBF’s La Une and Auvio.
🇩🇪 Germany
Discovery+ is the only confirmed provider, offering complete paid access to German-language streams and replays.
🇳🇱 Netherlands
NOS (NPO 1) continues to deliver live broadcasts with expert commentary, interviews, and post-stage analysis through NOS Studio Sport.
🇩🇰 Denmark
TV 2 Denmark streams all stages via TV 2 Sport and TV 2 Play, complete with in-depth commentary and daily wrap-ups.
🇮🇹 Italy
RAI returns with full coverage on RAI 2 and streaming via RAI Play, combining live footage, studio debate, and race previews.
🇪🇸 Spain
RTVE (Teledeporte & RTVE Play) and EITB cover the action in Spanish and Basque. Both platforms air live stages and post-race content.
🇨🇭 Switzerland
SRG SSR offers a trilingual setup: RTS (French), SRF (German), and RSI (Italian), catering to regional audiences via TV, radio, and online.
🇸🇮 Slovenia
RTV Slovenia provides all 21 stages with full Slovenian commentary — a must-watch for fans of Roglič and Pogačar.
🇳🇴 Norway
TV 2 Sport and TV 2 Sumo continue their coverage with thorough pre-race insights, live commentary, and nightly recaps.
🇵🇹 Portugal
RTP airs selected stages on RTP 2, with broader access via RTP Play. Expect live racing and strategic breakdowns.
🇸🇪 Sweden
Discovery+ and Eurosport are the primary platforms for Swedish viewers, offering full-stage streaming and highlights in Swedish.
🇨🇴 Colombia
RCN Televisión brings select live stages free-to-air with Spanish commentary and comprehensive sports news coverage.
🇿🇦 South Africa
SuperSport is your destination for live coverage — available via DStv and the SuperSport streaming app.
Key Stages to Watch in the 2025 Edition
The opening week blends sprint-friendly terrain with a critical 33km time trial in Caen (Stage 5). Stage 7 finishes atop Mûr-de-Bretagne — ideal for puncheurs.
Stage 12 introduces the Hautacam, following the Col du Soulor. Stage 13‘s uphill time trial to Peyragudes is set to define GC ambitions. The peloton then tackles the brutal trio of Tourmalet, Aspin, and Peyresourde in Stage 14.
Week three ramps up with Mont Ventoux (Stage 16), followed by alpine punishers like Col de la Loze and La Plagne. The finale? A rare spectacle in Paris — three laps of Montmartre to crown the champion on 27th July.
Final Word
Wherever you are in the world, the Tour de France 2025 is within reach — from home broadcasts to on-the-go streams. Mark your calendars, set your alerts, and prepare to be swept up in a race of strategy, endurance, and passion. Don’t miss a pedal stroke of cycling’s greatest show.