Who Are the 2026 Tour de France Commentators?
As the Tour de France continues on Peacock, let's take a closer look at the voices behind the race.
Key Takeaways
- NBC Sports’ 2026 Tour de France coverage features Phil Liggett as play-by-play announcer and Bob Roll as analyst, combining decades of cycling journalism and professional racing experience.
- Field reporting is handled by Steve Porino and former Tour de France rider Christian Vande Velde, who brings firsthand racing experience and Olympic broadcasting credentials.
- Every stage of the 2026 Tour de France is available to stream live on Peacock throughout the three-week race.
The 2026 Tour de France is officially underway. Cycling fans around the world have tuned in to watch the action in every single stage, from the race's beginning in Barcelona to its journey across France.
If you've been watching so far, you've probably gotten to know many of the top riders competing for the title, but if you're streaming the race live on Peacock, you've also gotten to know the voices behind the action. So, who's calling the race for NBC Sports this year? Let's take a closer look at the commentary team.
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Who are the Tour de France commentators in 2026?
To pull off its Tour de France coverage in 2026, NBC Sports employs a play-by-play announcer alongside analysts and reporters in the field. Let's take a look at each member of the team.
Phil Liggett
The "voice of cycling," Liggett's career in cycling journalism stretches back more than five decades, and includes reporting or announcing for more than 50 Tours de France. A former cyclist himself, he brings his passion for the sport to every race, and has also served as a distinguished member of NBC Sports' Olympics team, calling nearly 20 Olympic games in his long career.
Bob Roll
A former professional cyclist who rode many of the great European races in the late 1980s and early 1990s, including three Tour de France rides, Bob Roll serves as analyst in the booth alongside Liggett, he's been a member of the NBC Sports cycling crew since 2012, and is now a veteran Tour de France broadcaster.
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Steve Porino
Reporting from the field during the Tour is Steve Porino, a former competitive skier and member of the US National Ski Team. As a skiing expert, Porino's been covering the Olympics for NBC Sports for more than 20 years, and along the way he's added professional cycling to his duties.
Christian Vande Velde
Joining Porino from the field is an American cycling veteran who rode the Tour de France himself no less than 11 times. The son of cycling legend John Vande Velde, his own cycling career also took him through a pair of Olympic games, and earned him experience as a team leader. He's been a member of the NBC Sports broadcasting team since 2014, and won a Sports Emmy for his coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
How are Tour de France commentators chosen?
The commentators for the Tour de France all bring specific experience critical in helping viewers make sense of each stage and the details of the event. Most have cycling experience, combined with sports journalism experience, stints at NBC Sports and Olympic sports experience.
How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France
You can stream every Tour de France stage live on Peacock, beginning early in the morning on each race day. For the complete schedule, head HERE.
