Tour de France: Television
Commons · Question 106658 · Tabled 19 Jan 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential benefits of negotiating free-to-air television coverage of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart in the UK.
Answer
Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 26 Jan 2026
Hosting the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs in 2027 will cement Britain's reputation as a destination for major international sporting events. These events will stimulate growth, attract new visitors and leave a lasting legacy for a...