Sports broadcaster J SPORTS Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Koto City, Tokyo; President and CEO Sozai Hazuki; hereinafter "J SPORTS" ※1) will provide live coverage of all 21 stages of the 113th Tour de France, beginning July 4 (Sat), via J:COM and cable TV providers nationwide, SKY PerfecTV!, and on PCs, smartphones, and tablets through "J SPORTS On Demand"※2. J SPORTS On Demand will offer complete live streaming of every stage from start to finish, featuring both Japanese commentary and on-site English commentary. To allow even more fans to enjoy the excitement of the Tour de France this year, free viewing opportunities will be available. The first stage on July 4 (Sat) and the second stage on July 5 (Sun) will be broadcast and streamed live for free from start to finish※3. Additionally, the "J SPORTS Cycling Road Race Official YouTube Channel" will stream the first and second stages for free, and from the third stage through the final stage, the first hour of each stage will be streamed live for free. The 113th edition of the Tour de France kicks off with a team time trial in Barcelona, Spain—the first time since 2019. From the first week, riders face the challenging Pyrenees mountain finishes. The second week brings grueling battles across the French Massif Central and the race's debut on Col du Hag, a punishing climb with gradients reaching up to 15%. The final week begins with a 26km individual time trial along the shores of Lake Geneva. In the closing stages, the legendary climb of Alpe d'Huez features as the mountaintop finish for Stages 19 and 20. The race concludes with the traditional finale on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. With a total distance of 3,333km and cumulative elevation of approximately 54,450m, this year's course ranks among the toughest in recent history and is not to be missed. Twenty-three teams, totaling 184 riders, will compete. The standout favorite is Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates XRG), a four-time overall Tour de France champion who domin