Start time, stages, length, dates, and more

The 2022 Tour de France begins on Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 24 across the networks of NBC, USA Network, and Peacock. This year’s cycling event features nine new sites and stages indicated with an asterisk in the schedule below.

Additionally, there will be two individual time trials in this year’s Tour marking the first time since 2017 that the event begins with an individual time trial and the third straight year with one on the penultimate Tour stage. See below to find out more information including how to watch, stages, the complete schedule, and more.

2022 Tour de France Key Information

When is the 2022 Tour de France? What time does coverage start?

The 2022 Tour de France will take place from July 1-July 24. Coverage of stage 1 begins at 9:30 a.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network.

How can I watch the 2022 Tour de France?

Stream all 21 stages of the 2022 Tour de France from start to finish, or watch on-demand on NBC, USA, and Peacock. All NBC and USA coverage also streams on NBCSports.com/live and the NBC Sports app. Click here for the full broadcast schedule.

How long is the Tour de France 2022?

The 2022 Tour de France is 24 days long. There will be one stage contested per day and three rest days. The first rest day is on July 4 (between stages 3 & 4), the second will be on July 11 (between stages 9 & 10), and the final rest day will be on July 18 (between stages 15 & 16).

How many riders are in the Tour?

There will be a total of 176 riders. There will be 22 teams with 8 riders per team.

How many stages is the Tour de France?

There are 21 stages: 6 flat, 7 hilly, 6 mountain stages, and 2 individual time trials.

What is the 2022 Tour de France schedule and route?

Stage	Terrain	Date	Start and Finish
1	INDIVIDUAL TIME-TRIAL	Friday, July 1	*COPENHAGUE > COPENHAGUE
2	FLAT	Saturday, July 2	ROSKILDE > NYBORG
3	FLAT	Sunday, July 3	VEJLE > SØNDERBORG
	TRANSFER	Monday, July 4
4	HILLY	Tuesday, July 5	DUNKERQUE > CALAIS
5	HILLY	Wednesday, July 6	LILLE MÉTROPOLE > ARENBERG PORTE DU HAINAUT
6	HILLY	Thursday, July 7	BINCHE > LONGWY
7	MOUNTAIN	Friday, July 8	TOMBLAINE > LA SUPER PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES
8	HILLY	Saturday, July 9	DOLE > LAUSANNE
9	MOUNTAIN	Sunday, July 10	*AIGLE > CHÂTEL LES PORTES DU SOLEIL
–	REST DAY	Monday, July 11	MORZINE LES PORTES DU SOLEIL
10	HILLY	Tuesday, July 12	MORZINE LES PORTES DU SOLEIL > MEGÈVE
11	MOUNTAIN	Wednesday, July 13	ALBERTVILLE > COL DU GRANON SERRE CHEVALIER
12	MOUNTAIN	Thursday, July 14	BRIANÇON > ALPE D’HUEZ
13	FLAT	Friday, July 15	LE BOURG D’OISANS > SAINT-ÉTIENNE
14	HILLY	Saturday, July 16	SAINT-ÉTIENNE > MENDE
15	FLAT	Sunday, July 17	RODEZ > CARCASSONNE
–	REST DAY	Monday, July 18	CARCASSONNE
16	HILLY	Tuesday, July 19	CARCASSONNE > FOIX
17	MOUNTAIN	Wednesday, July 20	SAINT-GAUDENS > PEYRAGUDES
18	MOUNTAIN	Thursday, July 21	LOURDES > HAUTACAM
19	FLAT	Friday, July 22	*CASTELNAU-MAGNOAC > CAHORS
20	INDIVIDUAL TIME-TRIAL	Saturday, July 23	LACAPELLE-MARIVAL > ROCAMADOUR
21	FLAT	Sunday, July 24	PARIS LA DÉFENSE ARENA > PARIS CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES