One of cycling’s most prestigious events returns with the 2026 Paris-Nice, featuring full coverage on Peacock starting on Sunday, March 8, and running through Sunday, March 15. The action will start in Achères before eventually ending in Nice, where cycling fans can expect intense competition through flat routes, hilly treks, and team time-trials. As 22 teams prepare for the eight-day trek, see below for everything you need ahead of the 2026 Paris-Nice, including the schedule, route, and streaming information.
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How to watch Paris-Nice 2026
- When: Sunday, March 8 - Sunday, March 15
- Live stream: Peacock
Paris-Nice 2026 Cycling Schedule
*All times are listed as ET. Live coverage will be available on Peacock.
- Stage 1: Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 am
- Stage 2: Monday, March 9 at 10:00 am
- Stage 3: Tuesday, March 10 at 10:00 am
- Stage 4: Wednesday, March 11 at 10:00 am
- Stage 5: Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 am
- Stage 6: Friday, March 13 at 10:00 am
- Stage 7: Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 am
- Stage 8: Sunday, March 15 at 10:00 am
Paris-Nice 2026 stages
There are eight total stages in the 2026 Paris-Nice:
- (1) Team time-trial
- (2) Flat stages
- (2) Flat with uphill finale stages
- (3) Hilly stages
Stage 1: Achères to Carrières-sous-Poissy (171.2km flat route)
Stage 2: Épône to Montargis (187km flat route)
Stage 3: Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire to Pouilly-sur-Loire (23.5km team time-trial)
Stage 4: Bourges to Uchon (195km flat uphill finale route)
Stage 5: Cormoranche-sur-Saône to Colombier-le-Vieux (205.4km hilly route)
Stage 6: Barbentane to Apt (179.3km hilly route)
Stage 7: Nice to Auron (138.7km flat uphill finale route)
Stage 8: Nice (145km hilly route)
Paris-Nice 2026 route map
This year’s Paris-Nice features eight distinct routes, with Stage 5 from Cormoranche-sur-Saône > Colombier-le-Vieux (206.3 km) the largest of them all. Stage 3 from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire > Pouilly-sur-Loire is the shortest overall route, spanning 23.5 km for a team time-trial. Click here to see the official route map.
How many days is the Paris-Nice race?
The 2026 Paris-Nice race is eight days long.
How far is the Paris-Nice race?
The 2026 Paris-Nice will cover approximately 1,245 kilometers.
Who won last year’s Paris-Nice race?
American Matteo Jorgenson won the 2025 Paris-Nice, where he became the two-time defending champion after winning the event in 2024. Jorgenson will miss this year’s Paris-Nice after opting to compete in the Tirreno-Adriatico.
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