Key keywords: 113th Tour de France, NBC Sports live cycling coverage, Peacock Tour de France stream, NBCSN 2024 Tour de France broadcast, July 4 Tour de France start, full stage Tour de France coverage, Grand Tour live streaming, professional cycling US broadcast NBC Sports officially confirmed its comprehensive live broadcast schedule for the 113th edition of the Tour de France, the world’s most prestigious professional cycling Grand Tour, with all 21 stages set to air live for U.S. audiences starting Saturday, July 4, at 10 a.m. ET across Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform, and NBCSN, the network’s dedicated sports cable channel. For decades, the Tour de France has drawn over 3.5 billion global viewers annually, blending grueling athletic competition, scenic cross-country routes, and dramatic underdog and rivalry storylines that appeal to both hardcore cycling fans and casual sports audiences. The 113th iteration of the race features a 2,200-mile route that kicks off with a flat opening stage in Florence, Italy, before winding through the French Alps, Pyrenees Mountains, and the iconic Champs-Élysées finish in Paris three weeks later. This year’s field includes two-time defending champion Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma–Lease a Bike, four-time former winner Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates, and a slate of rising sprint and climbing talents expected to shake up stage wins and general classification standings throughout the event. Unlike previous broadcast deals that only offered live coverage of select high-profile mountain and time trial stages, NBC Sports’ 2024 schedule provides live, flag-to-flag coverage of every stage for U.S. viewers. Peacock premium subscribers will gain access to exclusive additional content, including on-board camera feeds from select rider bikes, real-time power and performance data, pre-race preview shows hosted by former professional cyclist commentators, post-race analysis, and full on-demand replays of every stage available for 30 days after broadcast. For cable subscribers without a streaming plan, NBCSN will air full live coverage of all stages, plus condensed 60-minute highlight packages every evening at 8 p.m. ET for viewers who cannot catch the daytime live broadcast. The July 4 launch date aligns with the U.S. Independence Day holiday, giving millions of viewers with extended time off the chance to tune into the opening stage without conflicting with work or school schedules. NBC Sports also announced that it will air special bonus content in the week leading up to the race, including a 30-minute documentary highlighting the most dramatic moments in Tour de France history, and exclusive interviews with top riders about their 2024 preparation plans.