Paris-Nice returns this week, with the Race to the Sun once again opening the key European stage racing block in March. Running from Sunday 8 March to Sunday 15 March 2026, the race brings together eight days of varied terrain, from sprint opportunities and rolling stages to a team time trial and a demanding finale in the hills around Nice.
Live coverage is available across the UK, Europe, North America and a wide range of international markets, with a mix of free-to-air and subscription options depending on territory.
Key information
Event: Paris-Nice 2026
Date: Sunday 8 March to Sunday 15 March 2026
Location: France
What is at stake at Paris-Nice?
Paris-Nice remains one of the most important early-season stage races on the calendar. Its place in March means it often serves as the first major test for general classification riders, puncheurs and teams beginning to settle into their rhythm ahead of the spring and summer targets to come.
That matters because the route rarely rewards one-dimensional riders. The 2026 edition includes flat and rolling stages, a team time trial, and a decisive run into the mountains before the traditional final day around Nice. It is a race that tends to expose both strengths and weaknesses early, which is part of what makes it so compelling to follow across a full week.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in the UK?
UK viewers can watch Paris-Nice live on TNT Sports, with streaming available on discovery+.
That gives UK viewers a straightforward choice: TNT Sports for television coverage and discovery+ for streaming, replays and wider access across the week.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in France?
In France, Paris-Nice is available on Eurosport and France TV.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 across Europe?
Across much of Europe, Paris-Nice is shown on Eurosport, excluding the UK.
There are also several territory-specific broadcasters. In Belgium, coverage is available through RTBF and VRT. In the Basque Country, the race is on EITB. Denmark has coverage through TV2DK, Hungary through MTVA, Italy through Rai Sport, Luxembourg through RTL, the Netherlands through NOS, Spain through Teledeporte, and Switzerland through SRG SSR.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in Canada?
In Canada, live coverage is available through FloBikes.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in the United States?
In the United States, Paris-Nice is available through NBC Sports.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Coverage in Latin America is available through DirecTV, while ESPN International carries the race across Latin America and the Caribbean.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in Australia, New Zealand and Asia?
In Australia, Paris-Nice is shown on SBS, while Sky Sport carries coverage in New Zealand.
Across Asia, the race is available on Zhibo TV in China, J Sports in Japan, and beIN Sports Asia across South East Asia. In the Middle East and North Africa, coverage is available through Abu Dhabi Sports.
How can you watch Paris-Nice 2026 in Africa?
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Paris-Nice is available through Supersport.
What time do Paris-Nice stages start?
Stage start times vary across the week depending on the route and profile, but Paris-Nice stages usually begin around midday or early afternoon local time in France, with live television coverage generally focusing on the decisive final part of each stage.
For UK viewers, that usually means afternoon coverage across most of the race week, rather than early morning or late evening broadcasts.
Is Paris-Nice available free-to-air anywhere?
Yes. In France, Paris-Nice is available through France TV, while other territories may also have free-to-air access depending on their local broadcaster arrangements.
In most markets, however, access will depend on subscription broadcasters or streaming services.
