The Tour Down Under 2026 marks the start of the UCI WorldTour season and a host of exciting names will compete for the Ocher Jersey, including 2025 winner Jhonatan Narváez.
The race concludes in Stirling with one of the longest final stages in the history of the Tour.
The leading bet is Team UAE’s Jhonatan Narváez, who took his first and only WorldTour stage win at this very event last year. Elsewhere, Ben O’Connor will be hoping to impress on home soil, Adam Yates continues after his brother’s shock retirement and Jay Vine will carry significant expectations from the Australian public.
Read on as we show you how to watch the Tour Down Under 2026 for free from anywhere in the world in January.
Can I watch Tour Down Under 2026 for free?
Yes. In Australia, 7Plus will broadcast all the action. All you need is an account with a valid Australian postcode (eg 2030)
Traveling abroad and want to miss one of the stages? You can use a VPN to watch all the action for free as if you were at home. NordVPN is our top choice of options.
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How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in the US
Peacock will broadcast the Tour Down Under 2026 in Australia.
A Peacock subscription starts at $10.99/month or $109.99/year. Choose an annual plan and you’ll also have access to the Tour de France in July.
Outside the US this week? The VPN route above will help you access your subscriptions anywhere.
How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in the UK
TNT Sports via Discovery+ is your go to Tour Down Under 2026. Prices start at £30.99/month, although you can also get TNT via your TV provider for a discounted price.
Remember, NordVPN can help you see your usual service from abroad.
How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in Canada
FloBikes is the place to go for Tour Down Under coverage in Canada.
A subscription will set you back $203.88 for the year or $39.99 on a monthly basis.
Not at home? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you’re still in Canada.
How to watch Tour Down Under 2026 live streams in Australia
As mentioned, 7Plus is the exclusive home of the Tour Down Under 2026 in Australia and it’s free!
Outside Australia? Use one VPN to watch coverage of the Tour Down Under for free.
Tour Down Under Stage Guide
Prologue | Tuesday the 20th | Adelaide → Adelaide (2.2 miles) | 18:00 ACDT
Stage 1 | Wednesday the 21st | Tanunda → Tanunda (120.6 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Stage 2 | Thursday 22. | Norwood → Uraidla (148.1 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Stage 3 | Friday the 23rd. | Henley Beach → Nairne (140.8 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Stage 4 | Saturday 24. | Brighton → Willunga Hill (176 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Stage 5 | Sunday 25 | Stirling → Stirling (169.8 km) | 11:10 a.m. ACDT
Tour Down Under 2026 Key Riders
Who should you watch out for in the Tour Down Under 2026? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with some of the key names.
▶︎ Jay Vine (Australia) – UAE Team Emirates
▶︎ Jhonatan Narvaez (Ecuador) – UAE Team Emirates
▶︎ Finn Fisher-Black (New Zealand) – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe
▶︎ Javier Romo (Spain) – Movistar
▶︎ Adam Yates (Great Britain) – UAE Team Emirates
▶︎ Matthew Brennan (Great Britain) – Team Visma-Leas a bike
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