Witness history in the making as the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift return live and exclusive from 5 July on SBS and SBS On Demand
1 June, 2026
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Legendary Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan joins SBS's expert commentary team Witness history in the making as the world's biggest annual sporting event, the Tour de France, returns live and exclusive from Sunday, 5 July on SBS and SBS On Demand. Australia's home of cycling will air all the action as Slovenian World Champion Tadej Poga ar chases a historic fifth Tour de France title, fresh off his stunning victories at Milano-Sanremo and Tour of Flanders.
From Saturday, 1 August Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift returns in 2026 for its fifth edition. Over nine days, the world's best female cyclists will race a record-breaking distance of 1,175 kilometres and battle through breathtaking mountain ranges, including the mythical Mont Ventoux.
From live full-stage broadcasts, to daily highlights, recaps, tactical explainers and more, SBS will bring Australians the pure drama of cycling's most iconic races.
Australia's Trusted Voices of Cycling
Superstar Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan will join SBS's trusted Tour de France commentary team in 2026. One of the greatest ever Australian cyclists, Caleb claimed the mantle as the fastest sprinter in the world after winning three stages in the 2019 Tour de France. He now brings his vast experience to the microphone, providing analysis of the race's thrilling twists and tactics.
Leading the commentary on the ground in France for the 2026 edition will be the voice of cycling Matthew Keenan, who along with David McKenzie celebrates 20 years of bringing the Tour de France to Australian audiences. Former World Hour record holder Dr Bridie O'Donnell and multiple Grand Tour stage winner Simon Gerrans alsoprovide expert analysis and insightful commentary as part of the team.
Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Champion Grace Brown joins Matthew Keenan, David McKenzie and former professional road cyclist Emily Watts for commentary and analysis of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, guiding Australians through every gorgeous scenic stage and heart-stopping finish.
Tour de France 2026
Cycling's superstars are set to break records at the Tour de France 2026. Anticipation is high for four-time Tour de France winner Tadej Poga ar, who will be competing fora historic fifth title, a feat that would place him among the sport's all-time greats.
Australian cyclists will also be pursuing stage victories this year, including Tour de France stage winner and 2022 Giro d'Italia champion Jai Hindley, legendary climber Michael Storer, stage-winner Ben O'Connor, and Luke Durbridge for his final season.
For the first time in 55 years, the Tour's Grand D part is a team time trial, racing through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Over 21 dramatic stages, 184 riders representing 23 teams will cover 3,333 km across Spain and France. The cyclists are set to reach new heights, with a total vertical gain of 54,450m across the Pyrenees, Massif Central, Vosges, Jura and the Alps.
Multiple dramatic new climbs will feature for the first time in the 2026 edition. The Tour's long history in the mountains will feature several new climbs: including the C te de Begues (stage 2), Mont e de Gavarnie-G dre (stage 6), Col de la Griffoul (stage 10), Col du Page and Col du Haag (stage 14), Plateau de Solaison (stage 15) and the Col de Sarenne via its south-eastern flank (stage 20).
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026
Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift gains momentum in its fifth year with a record-breaking 1,175 kilometre route. Stretching across Switzerland and France, 154 riders across 22 teams will battle over nine stages, divided into three flat stages, three hilly stages, two mountain stages and one individual time trial.
Cyclists will reach a historic total vertical gain of 18,795 metres across three mountain ranges: the Jura, Massif Central and Alps. The race will continue to build in intensity, with cyclists battling to 1,910 metres on Mont Ventoux, the finish location on stage 7 and the highest point of the Tour.
Key Australian cyclists to watch out for include Amanda Spratt, one of the Australian greats in her final season, and crucial support riders Lauretta Hanson and Mackenzie Coupland.
Ken Shipp, SBS Director of Sport said: Few sporting events match the scale, drama and emotion of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift. Every stage tells a different story from epic climbs and fearless attacks to unforgettable finishes. SBS has been part of that journey for decades, and we're proud to continue bringing Australians every moment, live and free.
How to Watch Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift on SBS
Australian viewers can watch every stage of the Tour de France, Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and from today, Giro d'Italia Women, broadcast live on SBS or SBS Viceland. They will be available to stream live, in full, on SBS On Demand.
SBS On Demand also offers the Tour de France Hub for a variety of Tour content including extended highlights, full stage catch-ups and mini stage recaps. Live coverage of the Tour will also include cultural and historical segments to bring Australians the best of the Tours' rich settings.
The SBS Sport website is a one-stop shop for the official Race Centre - featuring statistics, results and live tracking of the riders, alongside the latest news, opinions and expert analysis.
SBS Cycling Podcast
The daily SBS Cycling Podcast hosted on location by Christophe Mallet and David McKenzie, with guest co-host Grace Brown, returns in 2026, thanks to partners Tanarra and Capgemini.
As the only Australian podcast officially embedded in the Tour, the SBS
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