The 2025 Tour de France begins on Saturday, July 5 and runs through Sunday, July 27. This year marks the 112th edition of the event, and for the first time since 2020, the route will take place entirely in France. Live coverage of all 21 stages will be available on Peacock.
Riders will compete for the highly sought-after yellow, green, polka-dot, and white jerseys. See below to find out what each jersey represents, as well as additional information on how you can live stream the 2025 Tour de France on Peacock.
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What does the yellow jersey mean in the Tour de France?
The yellow jersey, known as maillot jaune in French, is awarded to the rider leading the overall classification after all stages are completed, making it the most coveted prize. The fastest rider from the previous day earns the right to wear the jersey for the following day of racing.
The winner of the yellow jersey is determined by cumulative time rather than points, meaning the stage winner may not necessarily wear the jersey.
What does the green jersey mean in the Tour de France?
The green jersey or maillot vert goes to the rider with the most overall points after all stages are complete. Points are awarded on given stages for winning ‘sprints’ within the stage and winning an overall stage. This jersey is often referred to as “the sprinter’s jersey”.
The number of points available for each stage will vary based on the stage’s profile. For example, a flat stage finish is typically worth more points than a hilly or mountainous stage finish.
What does the white jersey mean in the Tour de France?
The white jersey (maillot blanc) symbolizes the future and honors the youth. The jersey is awarded to the highest-ranked cyclist in the overall standings who is 25 years of age or younger.
What does the polka-dot jersey mean in the Tour de France?
The polka-dot jersey (maillot à pois rouges) goes to the rider with the most overall mountain-related points after all stages are complete. Riders earn points by reaching the summit first in designated climbs during each stage. The amount of points awarded varies depending on the difficulty of the climb.
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Has anyone won all 3 jerseys in the Tour de France?
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogačar captured the yellow, polka-dot, and white jerseys at the Tour de France in both 2020 and 2021, marking the first time since Eddy Merckx in 1969 and 1970 that a rider achieved this impressive triple-jersey feat.
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