Tour de France Femmes 2026: Limited Live Coverage for Stages 5 and 9
The 2026 Tour de France Femmes, scheduled from August 1 to August 9, will feature only two stages broadcast live from start to finish. According to the official broadcast schedule, only Stage 5 and Stage 9 will be fully televised. (eurosport.fr)
Stage 5: Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais
On August 5, Stage 5 presents a challenging 140-kilometre route from Mâcon to Belleville-en-Beaujolais, encompassing 2,900 metres of elevation gain. This hilly terrain is expected to be a battleground for the general classification contenders. (cyclingnews.com)
Stage 9: Nice to Nice
The final stage on August 9 is a 99.2-kilometre circuit around Nice, featuring four ascents of the Col d’Èze, including a steep final climb via Chemin du Vinaigrier. This demanding course is set to deliver a dramatic conclusion to the race. (cyclingnews.com)
Limited Coverage for Other Stages
The remaining stages will receive only partial live coverage, with broadcasts limited to approximately 2.5 hours. Notably, Stage 7, which concludes with an ascent of Mont Ventoux, will be among those with abbreviated coverage. (cyclingnews.com)
Broadcast Schedule
Except for Stage 5, which begins at 13:35, all live broadcasts are scheduled to start between 15:20 and 15:45 local time. (eurosport.fr)
For viewers in the United States, comprehensive coverage of the Tour de France Femmes is available on Peacock, with select stages also airing on NBC and NBCSN. (thesportscast.net)
As the race approaches, fans are encouraged to check local listings for the most up-to-date broadcast information.
Highlights:
- Delving beyond the Mont Ventoux showstopper: Analysing the key stages of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, Published on Wednesday, July 29
- Tour de France Femmes 2026 route from a Swiss Grand Départ, and Col d’Eze to Mont Ventoux, Published on Monday, July 27
- Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 7 preview, Published on Friday, July 10