How to Watch the Tour de France on TV in the US

Without a doubt, the Tour de France is the single most prestigious and well-known bicycling event in the world. It is one of the oldest races in the world, as well, first run in 1903. The race runs 3 weeks in July, and the total length is typically well over 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles). Racers can score points in several categories, but the overall win in this multi-stage event goes to the rider with the fastest time. The rider in the lead of the Tour de France wears the yellow jersey, known as the Maillot Jaune.

Things You'll Need

  • Race schedule
  • Television
  • Time to watch. It is a long, time consuming event.
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Instructions

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      Check the schedule of the Tour de France, which you can find online on the official Tour de France Web site. A link is provided in the resources section. Once you know when the race starts, you can start trying to find out where you can watch the race.

    • 2

      Check your local listings. If you have cable TV, you should have the Versus cable channel, which was formerly Outdoor Life Network. Most cable providers carry this channel. If you have satellite TV, then you may be able to get Versus as well as some other sports specific channels.

    • 3

      If you do not have cable TV or satellite, or if your cable provider does not carry Versus, you will not be able to watch live coverage of the Tour de France in the US. Catch highlights of the Tour de France on your local news channel or ESPN.