SAVE 49%: Livestream the Tour de France for free with ExpressVPN. A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a money-back guarantee.
For anyone curious about how tough the Tour de France really is, we recommend checking out Tour de France: Unchained on Netflix. It provides an up-close account of what these cyclists go through. It's incredible, and looks absolutely tortuous.
The conclusion you quickly reach is that it's much better to be sat at home, watching these incredible athletes put their bodies through hell. This is where we can help. If you're interested in watching the Tour de France for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
What is the Tour de France?
The Tour de France is an annual men's multi-stage bicycle race held in France (and occasionally passing through nearby countries). This prestigious race is the oldest of the Grand Tours, and consists of 21 stages taking place over the course of 23 days.
The reigning champion is Jonas Vingegaard.
When is the Tour de France?
The first stage of the 110th edition of the Tour de France starts from Bilbao (Spain) on July 1. Riders will complete one stage every day over the span of three weeks, except for two rest days on July 10 and July 17. The race will conclude on the Champs-Élysées on July 23.
How to watch the Tour de France for free
The good news is that cycling fans from around the world can watch this year's Tour de France for free. That's because free streaming of the famous race is being offered by these countries:
- Australia — SBS (free)
- Belgium — RTBF (free)
- France — France TV (free)
- Germany — ARD (free)
- Italy — RAI (free)
- Netherlands — NOS/NPO (free)
- Spain — RTVE (free)
- UK — ITV (free)
There's just one problem: You'll be blocked by these streaming platforms if you try to connect from outside the country. That means fans in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, and everywhere else in the world will need an alternative.
Fortunately, you get around this geo-restriction is with a VPN. These popular cybersecurity services can hide your real IP address and connect you to a secure server in another country, meaning you can unblock streaming sites from around the world. That might sound complicated, but the process is actually really simple.
Livestream the Tour de France for free from anywhere in the world by following these simple steps:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
- Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
- Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that is offering free streaming of the Tour de France
- Connect to your preferred streaming platform from the list above
- Watch the Tour de France from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for unblocking streaming sites are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials and money-back guarantees. By using these offers, you can watch the Tour de France without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but you have plenty of time to watch the Tour de France without actually spending anything.
What is the best VPN for streaming the Tour de France?
Multiple VPNs can reliably unblock streaming sites from around the world, but ExpressVPN is the top choice. ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming sport, for a number of reasons:
- Servers in 94 countries
- Easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, as well as platforms like Linux, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and routers
- Strict no-logging policy
- Fast connection speeds free from throttling
- Up to five simultaneous connections
- 30-day money-back guarantee
A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82, saving you 49% on list price. This discounted plan includes an extra three months of coverage and a year of unlimited cloud backup for free. Subscribers also get a generous 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can watch the Tour de France and then recover your investment after the race has concluded.
Watch the Tour de France for free with ExpressVPN.
