The Tour Down Under is back for 2026 and here's how you can catch all of the action live on TV, streaming online or on catch-up.
The traditional season-opener for pro road racing starts on Saturday 17 January for the women and finishes on Monday 19 January. That's followed by the Women's One-Day Race on Wednesday 21 January over 12 laps of an 8.5km circuit.
Meanwhile, the men's racing starts with a 3.6km prologue on the evening of Tuesday 20 January, followed by five road stages concluding on Sunday 25 January.
How can I watch the Tour Down Under 2026 live in the UK?
TNT Sports/Discovery+ will show live coverage of the Tour Down Under and, as usual, there’s an on-demand option. Coverage times are to be confirmed.
A TNT Sports/Discovery+ subscription costs £25.49 per month when billed annually. It’s available on a range of platforms, including tablets, mobile, TV with Chromecast, or AirPlay, Android TV or Apple TV.
How else can I watch the Tour Down Under 2026 when I’m outside the UK?
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How can I watch the Tour Down Under 2026 live in the US?
Viewers in the US can enjoy daily coverage on NBC Sports and Peacock, as well as Flobikes. You can watch NBC on demand, too – there's no additional charge above your cable, satellite or telco TV provider's subscription cost.
Peacock access requires a subscription, priced from $7.99 per month, or $79.99 for a year's access. Flobikes costs $12.49 per month when billed annually.
How can I watch the Tour Down Under 2026 live in Australia?
Seven West Media is broadcasting the Tour Down Under in Australia, accessed live and on demand via the 7plus streaming service. You can find the full list of broadcast times for each stage online and there's a highlights show for each stage.
There’s a full list of broadcasters in other countries on the Tour Down Under website.
How can I follow the Tour Down Under 2026 if I can’t watch live coverage?
The Tour Down Under YouTube channel is a good option for highlights and race background, including route overviews.
Here’s a run-down of the racing schedule and stages.
2026 Women’s Tour Down Under schedule
The three stages in the women's Tour Down Under start with a stage with three circuits around Willunga, although not taking in the whole of the iconic Willunga Hill. Instead, the final day includes two ascents of Corkscrew Hill.
Two days later, the Women's One-Day Race caps the women's racing with a circuit race around Tanunda.
Ziptrak Women's Stage 1: Willunga to Willunga
- Start: Saturday 17 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 137.4km
Health Partners Women's Stage 2: Magill to Paracombe
- Start: Sunday 18 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 130.7km
Hyundai Women's Stage 3: Norwood to Campbelltown
- Start: Monday 19 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 126.5km
Women's One Day Race: Tanunda
- Start: Wednesday 21 January, 3.30pm local time
- Distance: 94.2km
2026 Men’s Tour Down Under schedule and stage profiles
A short evening prologue of 3.6km starts the men's racing. That's followed by five stages, with two ascents of Corkscrew Hill on Stage 2 and three of Willunga Hill on Stage 4.
South Australia Prologue
- Start: Tuesday 20 January, 6pm local time
- Distance: 3.6km
Men's Stage 1: Tanunda to Tanunda
- Start: Wednesday 21 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 120.6km
Health Partners Men's Stage 2: Norwood to Uraidla
- Start: Thursday 22 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 148.1km
Ziptrak Men's Stage 3: Henley Beach to Nairne
- Start: Friday 23 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 140.8km
Think! Road Safety Men's Stage 4: Brighton to Willunga Hill
- Start: Saturday 24 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 176.0km
Efex Men's Stage 5: Stirling to Stirling
- Start: Sunday 25 January, 11.10am local time
- Distance: 169.8km
