Barcelona has officially been announced as the host city for the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France, marking a significant return of the world’s premier cycling event to Spanish soil.

Local authorities confirmed the city’s readiness to welcome the peloton, fans, and global media, with expectations of a major tourism and economic boost.

The decision underscores the Tour's evolving international profile and highlights Barcelona’s historical ties to elite cycling and grand sporting events.