How To Stream/Watch Tour De France 2025 For FREE

Watch 2025 Tour De France cycling Live Stream online on your devices from anywhere in the world for free if you followed these instructions correctly.

The 2025 Tour de France will be the 112th edition of the prestigious race. It is scheduled to begin in Lille on July 5 and conclude on July 27 with the final stage on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.

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How Can I watch Tour De France 2025 Live Stream For Free?

You can watch Tour De France live stream for free via the RTBF Auvio website.

However, if you’re not in a country where the 2025 Tour De France live stream is made available, you’ll be blocked from accessing the live stream due to broadcasting rights.

Don’t worry, you can use a free Smart DNS service to bypass these restrictions. All you need to do is just;

Register for a free SmartDNS account
Set up your device to use SmartDNS servers
Watch the 2025 Tour De France live stream for free.

Complicated? NO! Follow the easy steps below.

STEP 1: Register For A Smart DNS Account

To register, go to the Smart DNS Proxy website and click on Try It Now button.

Next, enter your name, email address and password to register with Smart DNS Proxy and click on SIGN UP.

You should now be getting an email from Smart DNS Proxy to verify your email address.

In the email you’ve received, please click on VERIFY MY EMAIL.

You will now be redirected to your account’s page and you should be able to see your account status.

STEP 2: Smart DNS Proxy Setup

Next, please set up a Smart DNS proxy service on your device.

To do so, click on the (+) icon next to the system you’re using and follow the instructions.

Right-click on your Network/Wireless icon at the bottom right-hand side of your taskbar and click on Network and Internet settings.

In the next screen, under Network & Internet, please click on Advanced network settings.

Now, choose More network adapter options which can be found under Related settings.

Next, Right-click on your active network adapter (Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection) and select Properties.

Un-Check Intenet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

In the General tab, click on Use the following DNS server addresses: and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

Prefered DNS Server: 54.229.171.243
Alternate DNS Server: 23.21.43.50

Click OK & OK again to save your changes.

Click on the Wifi/Internet icon at the bottom right-hand side of your taskbar and click on Network & Internet Settings.

In the next screen, please click on Change Adapter Options under Status page.

Right-click on your active network adapter (Local Area Connection or Wireless Network Connection) and select Properties.

Please Un-Check Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as the service doesn’t work over IPv6.

Next, double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or alternatively, you can select it and click on Properties.

In the General tab, click on Use the following DNS server addresses: and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

Prefered DNS Server: 54.229.171.243
Alternate DNS Server: 23.21.43.50

When you’re done, click on OK.

Click on the Apple Logo located at the top left hand corner of your Mac and open System Preferences.

Navigate to Internet & Wireless and click on Network.

Select your active Internet Adapter (Wi-Fi if Wireless or Ethernet if Wired connection) and click on the Advanced button.

Select the DNS tab and click on the plus (+) button and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

54.229.171.243
23.21.43.50

Note: You will need to click on the plus (+) button again to enter the second DNS server.

Click OK followed by the Apply button.

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For Android, you can use an app to configure your device easily. To do so, follow the steps below:

Download DNS Changer App from Play Store or directly if you don’t have access to Play Store.

Once you’ve downloaded it, click on Install.

Next, Open the app and enter the following DNS servers as per below in the app and select START

Primary Server: 54.229.171.243
Secondary Server: 23.21.43.50

At the DnsChanger information, select OK.

When you see the Connection request message, select OK

If you see the Active status, you have configured your device. Next, just go to your home screen.

Note: If you no longer want to use the Smart DNS service, just tap on STOP.

Choose Settings from Home screen.

Tap on Wi-Fi.

Find your Wireless connection (which has a tick or check mark) and click on the blue ‘i‘ icon.

You should now be in your Wi-Fi details page. At the Configure DNS section, tap on Automatic.

At the DNS configuration screen, tap on Manual and tap on the red (-) minus icon to remove your existing DNS address.

Now, tap on the (+) Add Server and enter the DNS server addresses as per below:

54.229.171.243
23.21.43.50

Note: You will need to click on the plus (+) button again to enter the second DNS server.

Once you’ve added two DNS servers as per the image above, tap on Save at the top right corner to save the settings.

Other Systems Setup

STEP 3: Check Smart DNS Configuration Status

Now that you’ve configured your device to use the Smart DNS, go to your Account and you should see green checkmarks next to DNS Setup and IP activation.

Note: If you didn’t get the green checkmarks, simply refresh the page.

Watch 2025 Tour De France Free Live Stream

That’s it! You can now watch the 2025 Tour De France for free via the link below:

RTBF

Note: Certain channels requires you to register for a free account with them. Please expand the instructions below.

Go to the RTBF TV website and click on the live-streaming video you want to access.

Now, click on the yellow button called “Connectez-Vous”

Now, log in via Facebook or via Google and start streaming.

Alternatively, you can also register for a free account. To do so, click on the link called “M’inscrire”

Now, just enter your details. For the postcode, please enter 1000 and click on “Je m’inscris”

When you see the notice below, you will need to verify your email address.

In the email you receive, click on “Valider Mon Compte” to verify your email address.

You may get a screen to confirm your details. Just click on “Valider”.

Finally, go back to the RTBF website, click on the live stream you wish to watch and log in using the account details you just created.

Key Facts About Tour De France

General Overview

What is it?
The Tour de France is the most prestigious and well-known professional cycling race in the world.
First Held:
1903, created by French newspaper L’Auto to boost sales.
Frequency:
Annually, usually in July.
Organized by:
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO).

Race Details

Duration:
About 3 weeks long.
Stages:
Typically 21 stages, including:
- Flat stages
- Mountain stages (Alps and Pyrenees)
- Time trials (individual & team)
- Occasional rest days
Distance:
Around 3,500 kilometers (2,200 miles), varying slightly each year.

Jerseys

Each jersey represents a different leader or category:

Yellow Jersey (Maillot Jaune):
Worn by the overall race leader (fastest total time).
Green Jersey (Maillot Vert):
Points classification leader (best sprinter).
Polka Dot Jersey:
Best climber (King of the Mountains).
White Jersey:
Best young rider (under 26 years old, with the best overall time).

Notable Records & Winners

Most wins:
- 4 riders have won 5 times:
  Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain.
Youngest winner:
Henri Cornet, at 19 years old in 1904.
Oldest winner:
Firmin Lambot, at 36 years old in 1922.
Most stage wins:
Eddy Merckx with 34 stage victories (tied with Mark Cavendish as of recent years).

Cultural & Global Impact

Scenic Routes:
The race showcases iconic French landscapes, castles, vineyards, and mountain ranges.
International Reach:
Attracts riders and teams from all over the world and is broadcast in over 190 countries.
Final Stage:
Traditionally ends on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.