The Tour Down Under is back for 2024 and here's how you can catch all of the action live on TV, streaming online or on catch-up.
The traditional season-opener for pro road racing started on Friday 12 January for the women and finished on Sunday 14 January.
The men's racing started on Tuesday 16 January and continues through to Sunday 21 January.
How can I watch the Tour Down Under 2024 live in the UK?
Eurosport will once again be showing live coverage of the Tour Down Under. As usual with racing in Australia, it’s one for the insomniacs if you want to watch live in the UK – the men’s stages start at various times throughout the week between 12 and 1am.
As usual, there’s an on-demand option if you value your shut-eye.
Eurosport is a part of Discovery+, with a subscription costing £6.99 per month. It’s available on a range of platforms, including tablets, mobile, TV with Chromecast or AirPlay, Android TV and Apple TV.
How can I watch the Tour Down Under 2024 live in the US?
According to the Tour Down Under website, NBC Sports and its streaming service PeacockTV should be showing live coverage of the Tour Down Under, although there are no cycling events currently showing as scheduled on the NBC Sports site.
You can also watch the Tour Down Under on FloBikes, with subscription options costing from $12.49 a month.
Both offer on-demand replays, although US live racing times are a bit more user-friendly than in Europe, with typical stage starts at 7pm Eastern, 4pm Pacific.
How can I watch the Tour Down Under 2024 live in Australia?
Seven West Media is broadcasting the Tour Down Under in Australia, accessed via the 7plus streaming service. You can find the full list of broadcast times for each stage online.
There’s a full list of broadcasters in other countries on the Tour Down Under website.
How can I follow the Tour Down Under 2024 if I can’t watch live coverage?
The Tour Down Under YouTube channel is a good option for highlights and race background, including route overviews.
Here’s a run-down of the racing schedule and stages.
2024 Women’s Tour Down Under schedule
The 2024 Women's Tour Down Under has now finished, with Sarah Gigante of AG Insurance-Soudal taking overall victory atop Willunga Hill.
2024 Men’s Tour Down Under schedule and stage profiles
Unlike 2023, there wasn't a prologue stage this year, but there is an additional sixth stage thrown in for good measure to test the legs.
This year sees both Willunga and Mount Lofty feature in the Santos Tour Down Under together for the first time, both on the weekend. Although climbing legs will be compulsory for the final two stages, the first four stages are aimed at the sprinters.
Ziptrak Men's Stage 1: Tanunda to Tanunda
- Start: Tuesday 16 January 2024, 11.47am local time
- Distance: 144km
efex Men's Stage 2: Norwood to Lobethal
- Start: Wednesday 17 January 2024, 11.50am local time
- Distance: 141.6km
Health Partners Men's Stage 3: Tea Tree Gully to Campbelltown
- Start: Thursday 18 January 2023, 11.14am local time
- Distance: 145.3km
Hahn Men's Stage 4: Murray Bridge to Port Elliot
- Start: Friday 19 January 2023, 11.54am local time
- Distance: 136.2km
Think! Road Safety Men's Stage 5: Christies Beach to Willunga Hill
- Start: Saturday 20 January 2024, 11.47am local time
- Distance: 112.5km
Schwalbe Men's Stage 6: Unley to Mount Lofty
- Start: Sunday 21 January 2024, 11.49am local time
- Distance: 128.2km
