The 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes starts this Sunday, 7 June and concludes on Sunday 14 June. Over eight stages, the race formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné covers just over 1,200km, with three hilly stages, four mountain stages and a team time trial.
It's the classic warm-up race for the Tour de France and last year's top 10 was a who's who of Tour hopefuls. It was won by Tadej Pogačar, with Jonas Vingegaard runner-up and Florian Lipowitz third, precisely their rankings in the 2025 Tour de France.
The race is also a good place to spot new bikes and tech ahead of their official launch.
As such it's a must-watch for road racing fans, with worldwide coverage options.
How to watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: quick guide
- Watch in the UK: Subscribe to TNT Sports
- Watch in the USA: Subscribe to FloBikes
- Watch in Canada: Subscribe to FloBikes
- Watch in Australia: Free to view on SBS
- Watch anywhere: Catch your usual stream on the move by subscribing to NordVPN*
How can I watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes live in the UK?
TNT Sports/HBO Max has live and on-demand coverage of each day's racing, including multiscreen options and an evening highlights show. There are full details here.
A TNT Sports/HBO Max subscription costs £25.99 per month when billed annually. It’s available on a range of platforms, including tablet, mobile, TV with Chromecast, or AirPlay, Android TV or Apple TV.
How else can I watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes when I’m outside the UK?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is software that enables you to change your device's IP address, making it appear as though you're accessing the internet from another country.
As long as you adhere to your broadcaster's terms and conditions, a VPN enables you to unblock your usual streaming services, no matter your location. Additionally, a VPN can improve playback speeds and significantly enhance your overall internet security.
There are many VPN options available, but we recommend NordVPN as the best choice. It offers strong streaming capabilities, robust security features, and excellent value for money.
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How can I watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes live in the US and Canada?
This year, race coverage will be on Flobikes in the US and Canada. There's the usual wide range of devices supported, including computers, mobile apps and connected TVs.
In the USA, a FloBikes subscription costs $39.99 a month, or $156 for 12 months.
In Canada, a FloBikes subscription costs CAD$49.99 a month or CAD$216 for 12 months.
How can I watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes live in Australia?
SBS will be offering free coverage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes live and on demand on SBS Viceland and SBS On Demand.
How else can I watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
There’s live terrestrial coverage in many European countries, with French channel France 3 showing the race live and on-demand. If you have a VPN, you may be able to sign in to watch, complete with French language commentary.
There's a full list of broadcasters by country on the Tour's site here.
How can I watch the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes if I can’t watch live coverage?
YouTube is a good option if you want shorter highlights and you don’t have on-demand access to any of the above sources. You can also watch short highlight videos on the race's site.
Both are also good sources for highlights of previous editions to get you geared up for the racing.
