Tour de France: The start of the final stage will ultimately take place in Paris, not Thoiry.
Program change on the eve of the Tour de France 2026 finale. The start of the last stage, scheduled for this Sunday, July 26, has been heavily revised due to the massive wildfire mobilizing authorities in Gironde. The route has been shortened to 89 km, with a start no longer from Thoiry but directly on the Champs-Élysées at 5:50 p.m. [Read more]
All good things come to an end, and the Tour de France is no exception. After a start in Barcelona, Spain, on July 4, the riders crossed the border on July 6 and pressed on toward Foix, Pau, Bergerac, Ussel, Nevers, Belfort, and Fellering. This Sunday, July 26, 2026, the Tour de France will finish on the Champs-Élysées, as tradition dictates.
Just before, the 21st stage of the Tour de France will set off from Thoiry in the Yvelines, weaving through towns such as Trappes, Saint-Cyr-l'École, as well as Versailles and Viroflay. The riders will then surge up the Butte Montmartre for three climbs that are shaping up to be a festival in themselves. The peloton is expected to crown the day by crossing the finish line on the most beautiful avenue in the world.
As every year, this final stage delivers its share of surprises and standout moments, set against a unique atmosphere and the stunning Parisian backdrop. While many plan to support the riders up close, from Montmartre to the Champs-Élysées, others will be following the finish from their screens. But then, what time and on which channel can you watch the last stage of this Tour de France, edition 2026? According to the provisional schedule, Stage 21 will kick off this Sunday, July 26, at 16:15 from Thoiry. But the event will be broadcast live from 15:15 (local time) on France 2 and in full on france.tv, and is expected to run until around 20:00.
For cycling fans hoping to catch the final stage from abroad, note that the Tour de France is broadcast on TV in more than 190 countries around the world! Here is the official broadcaster for each country, and head to their dedicated site for all the practical details to follow the live coverage.
Tour de France: The start of the final stage will ultimately take place in Paris, not Thoiry.
